PMO Product Owner & Training Lead

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced PMO Product Owner & Training Lead to support enterprise PMO operations, Agile delivery governance, onboarding initiatives, and operational readiness activities. This role will serve as a key liaison between project teams, business stakeholders, and governance groups while driving continuous improvement across PMO processes, tools, and training programs.
The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in Product Ownership, Scrum/Agile methodologies, PMO governance, stakeholder coordination, and enterprise training delivery.
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Key Responsibilities
PMO Product Ownership & Governance Lead PMO-related initiatives as a Product Owner, Scrum Master, and governance lead Collaborate with stakeholders to define priorities, roadmap items, and delivery objectives Manage backlog refinement, sprint planning support, and ongoing process improvements Review and coordinate production deployment activities and release readiness Maintain PMO standards, templates, process documentation, and project lifecycle artifacts Monitor shared PMO communication channels and respond to inquiries in a timely manner Track enhancement requests, feedback submissions, and process improvement suggestions Facilitate monthly PMO meetings, including agenda preparation, presentations, and stakeholder communication Review lessons learned and distribute best practices across project teams Support SDLC governance processes and maintain PMO operational documentation Training & Onboarding Coordinate onboarding activities for new team members and project resources Schedule and facilitate onboarding sessions, workshops, and training programs Partner with trainers and facilitators to ensure successful session delivery Maintain onboarding materials, training content, and process guides Track participation, attendance, and training completion metrics Gather feedback from participants and implement improvements to training programs Assist new resources with system access, tools, and onboarding support Deliver recurring PMO and process-related training sessions Operational Readiness & Review Coordination Lead operational readiness and governance review meetings Coordinate with project managers and review board participants to ensure readiness activities are completed Manage governance workflows, documentation, approvals, and meeting coordination Maintain governance team lists, distribution groups, and collaboration records Support issue resolution related to PMO tools, governance processes, and operational workflows ________________________________________
Required Qualifications Bachelor s degree in Business, Information Technology, Project Management, or related field 8+ years of experience in PMO, Program Management, Agile Delivery, Product Ownership, or related roles Hands-on experience working as a Product Owner, Scrum Master, or PMO Lead Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, backlog management, sprint processes, and roadmap planning Experience facilitating governance meetings, stakeholder reviews, and operational readiness activities Proven ability to manage cross-functional coordination across business and technical teams Experience creating and delivering training, onboarding, or enablement programs Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills Familiarity with SDLC processes, release coordination, and PMO governance standards Proficiency with tools such as JIRA, Azure DevOps, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and Microsoft Office Suite Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities ________________________________________
Preferred Qualifications PMP, Scrum Master, SAFe, or Product Owner certification preferred Experience supporting enterprise PMO or digital transformation initiatives Background in change management and process improvement initiatives Experience with enterprise governance boards or operational review processes