PMO Manager

Could you be a good fit?

We are seeking an experienced and strategic PMO Manager to join the team of our exceptional client in Gray, ME (Hybrid). This leadership role focuses on building and developing a high-performing Project Management team while ensuring predictable delivery, cost control, and on-time execution of multidisciplinary, electronics-based NPD and NPI projects—primarily within medical device environments.

This position requires strong technical fluency, leadership capability, and deep experience managing complex product development initiatives in regulated industries.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision, 401K

What will your day look like? As a PMO Manager, you will:

• Lead and manage the Project Management team, including hiring, staffing, performance reviews, and career development
• Mentor and coach Project Managers in planning, execution, and technical decision-making
• Build and implement PMO processes, tools, and standards to ensure regulatory compliance, technical rigor, and predictable delivery
• Oversee multiple concurrent NPD and NPI projects, ensuring alignment to scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives
• Guide PMs in developing technically sound project plans while anticipating compliance, design, and manufacturing risks
• Collaborate cross-functionally to remove blockers and ensure smooth project execution
• Support Project Managers in managing customer expectations, scope changes, and trade-off decisions
• Partner with Account Management to communicate project status, risks, and delivery plans in customer meetings and business reviews
• Provide technically informed planning input to Sales for proposals and quotes
• Foster a culture of accountability, technical curiosity, and continuous improvement
• Identify opportunities to add value beyond baseline project scope

You will be a good fit for the PMO Manager role if you have:

• Strong technical understanding of electronics, embedded systems, embedded software, and associated NPD processes
• Familiarity with electronics-based manufacturing and NPI processes, including DFM/DFT, production test development, process development, and validation
• Knowledge of medical device regulatory standards (ISO 13485, FDA, EU MDR) and best practices for compliance across NPD, NPI, and manufacturing
• Ability to translate complex technical requirements into actionable project plans while balancing customer priorities and internal resources
• Proficiency with project planning, scheduling, and resource management tools; Microsoft Project experience preferred
• Strong experience managing customer expectations, scope adjustments, and trade-offs
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing hiring, performance management, and career growth of Project Managers
• Proven success in cross-functional leadership, risk management, and complex problem-solving
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and business stakeholders

Education & Experience:

• 5–10 years of project management experience in electronics product development or contract manufacturing
• Prior experience leading and developing a team of Project Managers
• Engineering degree in electronics, systems integration, manufacturing engineering, or related field strongly preferred
• Proven experience guiding multidisciplinary teams through design, verification, regulatory approval, and transfer-to-manufacturing
• Experience in regulated industries strongly preferred, especially medical devices (automotive, defense, or other complex sectors also valued)
• PMP or equivalent certification preferred
• Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement experience a plus

About Market Street Talent

We are a specialized staffing and consulting firm focused on IT and technology positions. Our deep industry knowledge allows us to match exceptional candidates with organizations where they can thrive and make an immediate impact.

Our Vision: To promote and foster the growth of information technology (IT) in our world—one candidate, one client, one community at a time.

Our Goal: To guide clients and candidates through the placement process and build long-term, successful relationships.

Our Culture: At MST, we value excellence, respect, and empathy in everything we do.

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