Strategic Portfolio VP - EPMO

Relocation Packages are available* - onsite in Columbus, OH

Join a dynamic, global organization as a Strategic Portfolio VP—a senior leadership role essential to driving transformation, strategic prioritization, and enterprise-wide program governance. With responsibility for building out and running a Global EPMO—overseeing multi-hundred-million-dollar programs, you will shape how the company aligns resources, measures value realization, and executes complex initiatives s is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned leader with a proven track record of managing diverse portfolios, leading large enterprise PMOs, and facilitating organizational change in a fast‑paced, transformative environment.

• 10+ years of experience in project or program management within a product development or enterprise environment
• Proven success in building and leading enterprise EPMOs managing multiple $50‑100M+ programs
• Global EPMO experience
• Strong background in portfolio governance, strategic prioritization, and value realization
• Experience with cross‑functional collaboration involving Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Quality, and Marketing
• Skilled in senior‑level executive reporting, KPIs, and scenario modeling tools
• Exceptional communication skills—verbal, visual, and written—to influence at all organizational levels
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen, analytical mindset, and ability to navigate ambiguity
• High sense of ownership, self‑starter, and adept at building from scratch

• Formal project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, MoP)
• Portfolio management certifications (e.g., MoP) or Agile/Lean Six Sigma certifications
• Experience with digital transformation and portfolio tools integration
• International/global experience in a matrixed organization

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field required;
  Master’s degree (MBA, M.Eng.) preferred
• Prior leadership roles in transformation offices or strategic PMO functions at the VP or senior director level
• Experience managing high‑value, cross‑functional programs in a global context

Mission Staff is an equal opportunity employer. Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third‑party recruiters or agencies. Additionally, candidates must be U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents to be considered for this position.