Director, Global Learning Project Management Office

IHG•Atlanta, GA

1d•$139,000 - $165,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Your day to day Program Management Office Leadership Execute the PMO’s vision, operating model, and governance framework. Define project standards, methodologies, templates, and best practices. Align the project portfolio with organizational priorities. Run resource & capacity planning (internal and partner resources); maximize utilization and load‑balance across regions Own PMO tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Project, Jira), delivery templates, and data quality SLAs for schedule, cost, benefits, and risk data. Produce executive‑ready insights for the Head of Global Learning and enterprise governance bodies. Convert the innovation roadmap and validated pilots from Director, Learning Strategy Enablement into PMO‑managed programs for scale (scope, plan, funding, benefits) Enterprise Prioritization Lead the global intake, prioritization, and sequencing process for learning programs/projects aligned to enterprise priorities and capacity. Operate the stage‑gate governance model, risk standards, and change control; maintain program dashboards. Facilitate alignment reviews with the Head of Global Learning and key stakeholders; recommend start/stop/continue decisions Standardize planning baselines (scope, schedule, budget, resourcing, and benefits), RAID management, and dependency mapping. Enterprise prioritization and investment governance. Track benefits realization post‑launch; optimize the portfolio based on value evidence. Team Leadership & Capability Building Lead and mentor PMO team members (project managers and project specialists) to deliver complex, multi‑region initiatives using fit‑for‑purpose methods. Drive continuous improvement and upskilling. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication Coordinate regional execution with Shared Services, Tech/IT, PMO, and L&D leaders; protect learner experience and platform stability during rollouts. Facilitate alignment meetings and executive reporting. What we need from you 10–15+ years leading large, complex portfolios in global, matrixed environments Proven success establishing/leading a PMO (standards, governance, benefits realization, tooling) Experience delivering cross‑region, multi‑stakeholder learning transformation programs PMP Certification Required Portfolio/Program/Project management: P3O®, MSP®, MoP®, SAFe/Agile, PMI (or equivalent) Tooling: Smartsheet, MS Project/Project Online, Jira/Confluence, Power BI Benefits realization, stage‑gate governance, dependency/risk management Understanding of learning ecosystems (LMS/LXP, content ops, integrations) to protect learner experience during delivery Travel - limited 10% Location - Our hybrid work structure is an expectation of three (3) days a week in the ATLANTA office. This expectation may be adjusted to evolve with the changing needs of the business. The salary range for this role is $139,000 to $165,000. This role is also eligible for bonus pay. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401K and other benefits to employees. #LI-SM1

Requirements

10–15+ years leading large, complex portfolios in global, matrixed environments
Proven success establishing/leading a PMO (standards, governance, benefits realization, tooling)
Experience delivering cross‑region, multi‑stakeholder learning transformation programs
PMP Certification Required
Portfolio/Program/Project management: P3O®, MSP®, MoP®, SAFe/Agile, PMI (or equivalent)
Tooling: Smartsheet, MS Project/Project Online, Jira/Confluence, Power BI
Benefits realization, stage‑gate governance, dependency/risk management
Understanding of learning ecosystems (LMS/LXP, content ops, integrations) to protect learner experience during delivery

Responsibilities

Execute the PMO’s vision, operating model, and governance framework.
Define project standards, methodologies, templates, and best practices.
Align the project portfolio with organizational priorities.
Run resource & capacity planning (internal and partner resources); maximize utilization and load‑balance across regions
Own PMO tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Project, Jira), delivery templates, and data quality SLAs for schedule, cost, benefits, and risk data.
Produce executive‑ready insights for the Head of Global Learning and enterprise governance bodies.
Convert the innovation roadmap and validated pilots from Director, Learning Strategy Enablement into PMO‑managed programs for scale (scope, plan, funding, benefits)
Lead the global intake, prioritization, and sequencing process for learning programs/projects aligned to enterprise priorities and capacity.
Operate the stage‑gate governance model, risk standards, and change control; maintain program dashboards.
Facilitate alignment reviews with the Head of Global Learning and key stakeholders; recommend start/stop/continue decisions
Standardize planning baselines (scope, schedule, budget, resourcing, and benefits), RAID management, and dependency mapping.
Track benefits realization post‑launch; optimize the portfolio based on value evidence.
Lead and mentor PMO team members (project managers and project specialists) to deliver complex, multi‑region initiatives using fit‑for‑purpose methods.
Drive continuous improvement and upskilling.
Coordinate regional execution with Shared Services, Tech/IT, PMO, and L&D leaders; protect learner experience and platform stability during rollouts.
Facilitate alignment meetings and executive reporting.