PMO Manager

PMO Manager leads and develops the Technical Program Management (TPM) team establishing standards processes and best practices that drive consistent and effective program execution across the organization. This role provides leadership Technical coaching and direction to TPMs while ensuring alignment of programs with business priorities and organizational objectives.

In addition to leading the TPM function this role provides program management oversight for key cross-functional initiatives ensuring effective planning risk management resource coordination and delivery of expected outcomes. The PMO Manager reports directly to the Chief Product and Program Officer.

Roles and Responsibilities:

TPM Team Leadership

Lead manage and develop the Technical Program Management team establishing clear expectations priorities and performance standards.

Coach and mentor TPMs to strengthen program leadership decision-making communication and execution capabilities.

Establish and maintain program management methodologies processes tools and best practices across the organization.

Drive consistency accountability and continuous improvement across the TPM function.

Evaluate team capacity resource needs and organizational priorities to effectively allocate TPM resources.

Support hiring onboarding performance management and professional development of TPM team members.

Program Management Oversight

Provide oversight and guidance for complex cross-functional programs from initiation through execution and delivery.

Ensure TPMs develop effective program roadmaps schedules resource plans milestones and performance measures.

Monitor program health risks dependencies and issues ensuring timely escalation and resolution.

Coordinate cross-functional dependencies and promote collaboration across Engineering Operations Finance Product and Business Development.

Ensure programs remain aligned with business objectives and are delivered on time within scope and within budget.

Provide executive leadership with clear visibility into program status risks resource requirements and key decisions.

Operational and Strategic Leadership

Analyze program performance and identify opportunities to improve organizational efficiency execution and accountability.

Establish meaningful program metrics and reporting to measure performance and outcomes.

Partner with senior leadership on capacity planning resource allocation and long-term program priorities.

Identify organizational barriers to successful program execution and implement solutions.

Promote a culture of ownership collaboration accountability and continuous improvement across the program management organization.

Skills and Requirements:

Bachelors degree in Business Engineering Program Management or a related field; advanced degree preferred.

5-7 years of proven experience leading and developing a team of Technical Program Mangers.

Demonstrated experience managing complex cross-functional programs in a technical or engineering environment.

Strong people leadership coaching and performance management skills.

Strong understanding of program governance resource planning budgeting and financial management.

Strategic thinking with strong organizational prioritization and decision-making skills.

Deep understanding of program and project management methodologies including Agile Waterfall and hybrid approaches.

Strong risk management problem-solving negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.

Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across functions and organizational levels.

Excellent written verbal and executive communication skills.

Proficiency with program and project management tools such as Microsoft Project Jira Asana or Smartsheet.

PMP PgMP Agile/Scrum or similar certification preferred.

About Optikos:

For over 40 years Optikos has provided innovative applications of optical technology both products and services to commercial government and consumer products organizations worldwide. The Optikos engineering team is the largest independent optical engineering group in the world managing all aspects of instrument design including optics mechanics electronics and software systems in addition to our in-house IQ Lab Services to benchmark and assess the performance of customer lens or camera systems. We develop innovative products in the life sciences aerospace and defense industrial and consumer markets and our experience with a wide variety of applications has enabled our staff to generate creative solutions to some of the most challenging optical problems. Our team continues to improve existing metrology product lines and develop new products that Optikos manufactures and installs around the globe. Our headquarters is centrally located right outside the Boston medical and tech hub in Wakefield Massachusetts.

If you are an enthusiastic team-oriented individual looking for a challenge and the opportunity to continue to develop professionally send us your resume to

This in-office position is located in the Wakefield Massachusetts facility. We offer competitive compensation packages along with a challenging and stimulating environment.

Optikos is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion creed sex sexual orientation gender orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We do not sponsor employment visas for this position.

If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process please contact HR at We provide accommodations as required by law.

US citizenship or permanent residency visa required. We do not sponsor employment visas for this position.