Project Management Officer

Project Management Officer at Soho Square Solutions Project Management Officer at Soho Square Solutions in West New York, New Jersey Posted in 36 minutes ago.

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full-time

Job Description:

Title :

Project management Office or Change management Hybrid in New York head office long term contract Need locals for this position. What Makes You a Strong Candidate You combine deep program management expertise with strong change management instincts and the ability to operate as a trusted partner to senior leadership in complex, matrixed environments. Experience

• 10+ years of progressive experience in program/portfolio management and/or organizational change management, with at least 5 years in a leadership or senior advisory capacity
• Demonstrated experience standing up or significantly scaling a PMO function within internal audit, risk, compliance, or a similarly governed environment in financial services
• Proven track record managing complex, multi-workstream programs with 20+ concurrent initiatives and cross-functional dependencies
• Experience developing and executing change management strategies for technology-driven transformations, including platform implementations, operating model redesigns, and methodology rollouts
• Proven ability to operate as a strategic thought partner to senior leaders-comfortable navigating ambiguity, influencing without authority, and driving execution in matrixed environments Skills & Capabilities
• Expertise in project and portfolio management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, hybrid) and tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project, Jira)
• Deep fluency in change management frameworks and best practices (e.g., Prosci ADKAR, Kotter, or similar)
• Expertise in using Coda for managing projects and portfolios
• Ability to design governance structures, reporting cadences, and decision rights frameworks that create clarity without bureaucracy
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to craft executive-ready narratives and translate program complexity into clear, actionable insights
• Executive presence and the ability to influence senior stakeholders and build trust across diverse teams
• Data-driven mindset-comfortable building KPI frameworks, tracking adoption metrics, and using data to inform program decisions
• Systems thinker who designs scalable, sustainable solutions
• Familiarity with internal audit operations, methodology, and regulatory expectations (e.g., IIA Standards, QAIP), is a plus Education & Certifications (Preferred)
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Organizational Development, Project Management, or a related discipline
• PMP, PgMP, or similar project/program management certification strongly preferred
• Prosci Change Management Certification or equivalent is a plus
• CIA, CISA, or other internal audit certifications are a plus
• Master's degree in a relevant field is a plus