Director, Project Management Office

Strata Information Group (SIG) is a trusted leader in higher ‑ education technology consulting, supporting colleges and universities with ERP/SIS modernization, digital transformation, CRM, cybersecurity, and strategic advisory services. As a long ‑ standing and deeply embedded partner within the higher ‑ education sector, SIG brings together technical depth, operational insight, and a culture rooted in integrity, collaboration, and exceptional client service. Our heritage is built on hands ‑ on expertise, genuine relationships, and a commitment to delivering value with humility and excellence—values that continue to define us as we scale. SIG is seeking an experienced, strategic, and hands-on Director, Project Management Office (PMO) to build, lead, and mature the Project Management Office within our ERP SaaS consulting division. Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President (SVP) of SaaS Delivery Innovation, this leader will establish PMO structures, standards, governance, and best practices that elevate project delivery across SIG’s higher‑education focused ERP/SIS portfolio. This role will oversee and support a team of Project Managers and Engagement Managers, partnering closely with delivery leaders, and executive stakeholders to strengthen delivery governance, ensure predictable outcomes, and elevate SIG’s project leadership capabilities. The ideal candidate will bring strong executive presence and be comfortable representing SIG in client facing presentations, executive briefings, and sales/demo conversations—helping translate complex delivery needs into clear, compelling narratives. Key Responsibilities PMO Leadership Operational Governance Build upon and mature SIG’s PMO, establishing scalable governance, frameworks, processes, and delivery standards. Define and maintain project delivery methodologies across seven key delivery types, tailored to Ellucian ERP Solutions; ERP/SaaS Consulting Engagements, Modernizations, Optimization ERP to SaaS Migration Services Strategic Advisory, Business Analysis Consulting Road Mapping Project Program Management Services Integration, Technical, Data Reporting Services Managed Services Ongoing Support Training Organizational Change Management Engagements Special Projects Drive a unified approach to project planning, risk/issue management, financial tracking, change control, and reporting. Establish KPIs, dashboards, and performance metrics to measure delivery health and project success across the portfolio. Partner closely with the SVP COO to align PMO strategy with organizational growth, delivery model evolution, and operational maturity goals. Team Support, Leadership Development Lead, mentor, and develop Project Managers and Engagement Managers, ensuring clarity of expectations, continuous development, and strong engagement. Create a coaching and knowledge sharing environment that elevates delivery leadership capability across the team. Support talent planning, hiring, onboarding, and upskilling of project management staff to meet increasing delivery demand. Reinforce and model SIG’s culture; collaborative, humble, client centered, and rooted in longstanding higher education partnership Delivery Excellence Continuous Improvement Partner with delivery directors and functional leads to ensure enterprise grade delivery consistency across all engagements. Implement continuous improvement practices across planning, execution, financial management, and client communication. Improve project predictability, delivery efficiency, and client satisfaction by maturing PMO tools, templates, and standards. Lead structured portfolio reviews to identify systemic risks, delivery trends, and opportunities to improve outcomes. Support optimization of resource allocation in partnership with RMO, capacity modeling, and skills alignment with PMs and Engagement Managers. Client Engagement Relationship Management Serve as an escalation and advisory point for comple ... (truncated, view full listing at source)