[Remote] Associate Vice President, Project Management Office (PMO)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. SimpsonScarborough is a leader in the higher education marketing industry, operating as a fully remote team. They are seeking an Associate Vice President for the Project Management Office (PMO) to lead project delivery excellence, manage key accounts, and oversee the PMO team to ensure projects run with rigor and accountability.ResponsibilitiesLead, coach, and develop a team of project managers, building a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and high performanceGovern project performance across the agency portfolio — tracking financials, resourcing, timelines, and risk to ensure delivery excellence at scaleTranslate portfolio and financial data into KPIs, dashboards, and executive-level reporting that drive informed decision-makingBuild, standardize, and continuously improve PM systems, workflows, and documentation frameworks across the agencyPartner with practice area leads and Account leadership to ensure strategic alignment and operational clarity across the client portfolioServe as hands-on project lead for select high-priority client engagementsSupport new-business pitches and set clear expectations with clients new to the engagementNavigate a matrixed, cross-functional environment — exercising sound judgment when priorities compete and collaborating effectively across disciplinesSkills10+ years of project management experience on marketing-related work, with agency experience strongly preferredA proven track record of building, standardizing, and governing PM processes and reporting — not just maintaining inherited systemsHands-on fluency in project planning, task management, budgeting, resourcing, and forecastingExperience leading, coaching, and developing a team of project managersStrong data fluency — able to turn portfolio and financial metrics into actionable insights and executive-ready reportingExperience navigating a matrixed, cross-functional agency environment with competing priorities across departmentsClient-facing experience, including supporting new-business pitches and setting expectations with clients new to the engagementProficiency with Wrike or a comparable platform (Asana, Smartsheet, Monday.com); transferable experience welcomeExcellent communication skills — clear and confident with internal partners and senior stakeholders alikeBachelor's degree and/or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experienceBenefitsComprehensive benefits package including nationwide health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance and short-term disabilityFlexible time off (FTO) with additional time-off options, including sick, volunteer & bereavement leave, paid parental leave, a day off on your birthday PLUS two agency-wide closures in the summer and winterMonthly lifestyle stipend to supplement your routine wellness costs like streaming subscriptions, gym, or phone/internet costsCompany Overview👋 Meet your new brand champions. It was founded in 2006, and is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.simpsonscarborough.com/.