Director, Project Management Office (Strategy)

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General Purpose and Scope of Position :

The Director, PMO is an enterprise leader responsible for the strategic direction, governance, and performance of the Project Management Office, reporting to the CFO. This role drives organizational transformation through project portfolio leadership, cross-functional alignment, and executive-level stakeholder engagement. The Director ensures that all strategic projects deliver maximum value, support business objectives, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Specific Responsibilities and Key Deliverables Include :

• PMO Vision & Strategy

Define and execute the long-term vision for the PMO, ensuring alignment with enterprise strategy and business priorities.

Oversee the entire project portfolio, ensuring prioritization and resource allocation align with organizational goals.

Build a deep, end-to-end understanding of how Wilbur-Ellis operates within and across functions, as well as how we interact with customers, suppliers, and our industry

Build and maintain trusted relationships with C-suite and senior leaders, acting as the primary liaison for all PMO-related matters.

Champion organizational change initiatives, leveraging project management best practices to drive transformation and continuous improvement.

Oversee enterprise risk management for all strategic projects, ensuring proactive mitigation and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Build, lead, and inspire a high-performing PMO team, including senior project managers and program leaders.

Own the PMO budget, ensuring efficient resource utilization and cost management across all projects.

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Compensation and Benefits :

In com pliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $164,300 - $230,070 . Note that salary may vary based on location, skills, and experience .

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, and retirement plan participation, including an employer contribution of up to 7% into your 401(k). Follow this link for more information r egarding Wilbur-Ellis employee benefits : https : / / mywebenefits.com /

Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion :

Diversity of people, cultures, opinions, and ideas makes us all stronger. From leadership commitment to employee buy-in, we know that creating an inclusive environment and providing opportunities for all employees to reach their full potential is a shared responsibility.

Wilbur-Ellis is a company you can be proud to call your employer

Wilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed specialty chemicals, and food ingredients. A privately held and consistently profitable company, we employ more than 4,000 people throughout North America and Asia-Pacific.

Wilbur-Ellis is for and about people

Wilbur-Ellis has enjoyed over 100 years of success and growth, all thanks to our people. Our employees are both leaders and team players who thrive on creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a dedication to quality work, our customers, and each other.

Wilbur-Ellis invests in the industry's best workforce

Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.

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