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Job Description :

CDM Smith is seeking a Manager - PMO & Processes to join our Global IT organization. This role is responsible for establishing, governing, and continuously improving delivery, quality, and operational processes across multiple IT functions. The Manager PMO & Processes will lead and enable teams responsible for manual testing, business analysis, Scrum facilitation, and IT security, ensuring consistent execution, strong governance, and measurable outcomes aligned with business priorities.

At CDM Smith, we recognize the value of structured processes, automation, and the effective use of AI to improve quality, efficiency, and predictability. In this role, you will drive process maturity across the delivery lifecycle, integrate automated testing and incident management practices, and champion the responsible use of AI to enhance decision-making, quality assurance, and operational effectiveness.

The ideal candidate is a highly process-oriented leader with experience managing cross-functional teams, defining and enforcing standards, and partnering with stakeholders to improve delivery outcomes. They bring a strong understanding of testing (manual and automated), incident management, agile delivery, and security governance, along with a forward-looking mindset toward AI-enabled process optimization.

Key Responsibilities :

- Provide leadership and direction to manual testing teams, Business Analysts, Scrum Masters, and the IT Security team, ensuring clarity of roles, consistent practices, and alignment with organizational priorities.

- Establish, maintain, and continuously improve PMO, delivery, quality, and governance processes across the IT organization.

- Define and standardize testing, requirements management, agile execution, security, and incident management processes, ensuring consistency and repeatability.

- Drive the adoption of automated testing practices, working closely with engineering and quality teams to improve coverage, efficiency, and reliability.

- Oversee incident management processes, including root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement to reduce recurrence and improve service stability.

- Partner with delivery, product, and business stakeholders to ensure effective planning, estimation, dependency management, and delivery tracking.

- Enable and coach Scrum Masters and Business Analysts on agile best practices, process discipline, and value-driven delivery.

- Collaborate with IT Security to ensure security processes, controls, and compliance activities are integrated into delivery and operational workflows.

- Leverage AI and automation to improve testing effectiveness, incident analysis, reporting, and operational decision-making, while ensuring responsible and ethical use.

- Define and track KPIs, metrics, and dashboards related to quality, delivery performance, incidents, and process maturity.

- Ensure documentation of processes, standards, and governance models, and promote adoption through training and communication.

- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and collaboration across all managed teams.

Skills And Abilities :

- Strong experience in process definition, governance, and continuous improvement within an IT or digital delivery environment.

- Proven experience managing or leading quality/testing, business analysis, agile delivery, and/or IT security teams.

- Solid understanding of manual and automated testing practices, including test strategy, automation frameworks, and quality metrics.

- Experience with incident management frameworks, root cause analysis, and service improvement practices.

- Working knowledge of agile and hybrid delivery methodologies, including Scrum and scaled agile concepts.

- Demonstrated ability to apply AI and automation to improve quality, efficiency, and operational insight.

- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence across teams and functions.

- Analytical mindset with experience defining and using metrics and dashboards to drive decision-making.

- Ability to balance process discipline with pragmatism, enabling teams rather than creating unnecessary overhead.

- Proactive, self-motivated leader with a passion for operational excellence and continuous improvement.

- Curious and forward-looking, staying current with emerging tools, technologies, and best practices in quality, delivery, and governance.

Minimum Qualifications :

- Bachelors degree. Certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar, comparable certification.

- 10 years of related experience with at least 6 of those years in a project management capacity.

- Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

- The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Amount Of Travel Required : 0%

Background Check and Drug Testing Information :

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as CDM Smith) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview.

CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.

Agency Disclaimer :

All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

Business Unit : COR

Group : COR

Assignment Category : Fulltime-Regular

Employment Type : Regular