Date Posted:

2024-09-05

Country:

United States of America

Location:

OT999: 1CP - Farmington, CT One Carrier Place, Farmington, CT, 06032 USA

Job Title 

Director, DT PMO & Agile Delivery

Role Overview: 

This position will play a critical role in driving strategic evolution in our PMO and Agile journey, fostering innovation and collaboration across our organization. You are proficient in Agile adoption, Agile implementation, program governance, project & program management, PMO process definition and continuous improvement. While this role requires big picture strategic thinking, it also requires hands on expertise to drive execution of strategic objectives and enthusiasm for managing the details of daily operations.  

Key Responsibilities:

Provide Strategic Expertise: Offer business domain and functional expertise to develop program strategies that align with the goals of the Digital Technology (DT) unit.Provide Leadership and Mentorship: Guide and support PMO and Agile teams by fostering a collaborative environment, providing strategic direction, and teams have the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in their roles and drive successful outcomes.Lead Agile Transformation: Develop and implement strategies that embed Agile principles, approaches, practices, and tools into the organization's culture, ensuring teams are empowered to deliver value efficiently and dynamically.Implement Agile Frameworks: Apply a pragmatic approach to incorporating Agile methodologies into DT program delivery, enhancing business objectives and improving delivery outcomes.Lead Governance Optimization: Lead efforts to streamline and improve PMO governance processes within DT, ensuring they are lean, lightweight, effective, efficient, and aligned with organizational goals, while maintaining necessary controls and oversight for project and program management.Ensure Governance Compliance: Oversee adherence to our governance, ensuring continuous rollout of efficient policies and practices are properly communicated.Develop and Deliver PMO Training: Design and deliver training programs focused on PMO concepts and best practices, ensuring that PMs are proficient in standardized project management methodologies.Conduct Agile Practices Training: Design and deliver Agile training programs to ensure that DT teams are well-versed in Agile principles, practices, and tools, enabling them to adapt and succeed in our strategic Agile transformation journey.Develop Communication Plans: Create and manage communication strategies to keep internal stakeholders informed about the health of DT programs.Drive Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with internal and external team members to drive continuous improvement in governance and delivery mechanisms.Oversee Program Lifecycle: Monitor DT programs from start to finish, ensuring that deadlines, milestones, dependencies, and processes are effectively managed throughout the project delivery lifecycle.Lead Portfolio Delivery: Oversee the successful planning, execution, and delivery of a portfolio of DT-related programs and projects.Define and Measure KPIs: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess and report on the status and value creation of DT programs.

Otis is looking for a dynamic leader with a proven track record of driving digital transformation, fostering innovation, and achieving strategic business objectives. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to effectively lead and influence cross-functional teams.  If you are passionate about driving impactful change and shaping the future of digital transformation at Otis, we encourage you to apply.

Experience and Skills:

Expertise in project management And Agile frameworks and methodologies.Expertise in leading a team of program management leaders, PMs and Agile practitioners.Previous experience in establishing and transforming PMOs.Proven leadership in leading Agile transformation initiatives within large organizations, fostering collaboration, and driving impactful change.Experience in providing project health reporting and updates to executive and senior stakeholders.Ability to work effectively with business and technical colleagues at all levels.Experience working within multinational global organizations.Experience working with global teams, capable of bringing together stakeholders, aligning strategic goals, initiatives and driving improvements.Excellent organizational, leadership, communication and presentation skills.Certification in related PM and Agile practices (PMP, SAFe SPC, Scrum, etc.).Proficient in PPM and Agile tools.Familiarity with AI and its utilization is a plus.

Otis is seeking a candidate who is passionate about driving impactful change, shaping the future of digital transformation, and contributing to the overall success of the organization.

Apply today to join us and build what’s next! 

 

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Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.2 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest Service portfolio.  

You may recognize our products in some of the world’s most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 69,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company.  

When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You’ll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you’ll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge.  

We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs.   

Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people-powered company, we put people – passengers, customers, and colleagues – at the center of everything we do.  We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes – prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do. If you would like to learn more about environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Otis click here.  

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