Director, ePMO

Job title: Director, ePMO

Company: CFA Institute


Job description: Shape the Future of Global Financial ServicesAre you a seasoned project leader ready to drive transformational change? CFA Institute is seeking a Director, PMO to deliver high-impact strategic initiatives rooted in our 2030 strategic plan. As part of our Enterprise PMO (ePMO), you will not only lead major projects that influence our global trajectory but also help evolve the PMO function itself.This is an exciting opportunity to join a unique financial services education organization during a pivotal time of growth and innovation.What You’ll DoDeliver Strategic Initiatives: Lead the successful execution of one or more high-profile projects aligned with CFA Institute’s 2030 strategy.Advance PMO Excellence: Support the Head of PMO in enhancing our function’s maturity, capabilities, and delivery frameworks.Ensure Quality and Timeliness: Manage budgets, schedules, risks, and stakeholder expectations to deliver projects on time and within scope.Foster Stakeholder Relationships: Use your influence to guide cross-functional collaboration, even without direct authority.Champion Agile Practices: Promote a pragmatic and adaptable approach to project delivery across diverse teams and business needs.Design Operating Models: Contribute to the ongoing refinement of the ePMO Target Operating Model to support global execution.Support a Global Perspective: Operate in a global context with occasional international travel (up to 10%) to collaborate across regions.What You’ll BringMinimum Qualifications10–15 years of progressive project management experience, with demonstrated success in enterprise-level initiatives.Bachelor’s degree required.Strong background in financial services is essential.Exceptional ability to influence and lead without direct authority.Proven expertise in change management and stakeholder engagement.Deep understanding of project governance, methodologies (agile and traditional), and financial planning.Clear communicator with the ability to inspire and align cross-functional teams.Preferred QualificationsExperience developing or scaling PMO capabilities.Previous involvement in strategic transformation initiatives.A global mindset with experience navigating multi-regional teams and challenges.Strong interpersonal and mentoring capabilities; able to guide others while fostering a collaborative culture.Why Join Us?CFA Institute is at an inflection point — and we’re building for the future. As Director, PMO, you’ll play a critical role in our growth story while helping shape how we deliver complex, impactful work globally. We are a unique financial services education organization where your voice will be heard, your leadership valued, and your impact seen. We invest in our people and offer meaningful opportunities for career growth and exposure to global leadership. Be part of a bold and transformative journey.At CFA Institute, we are committed to transparency and equity in our hiring process. In compliance with wage transparency laws in many of the jurisdictions in which we recruit, we provide the following information regarding compensation for this position:Expected salary Range: 90,000 – 105,000 GBPOther benefits include eligibility for annual incentives, 12% pension employer contribution, and competitive medical benefits.All salary ranges are subject to adjustment based on experience, education, and other factors relevant to the position. CFA Institute is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.#LI-ML1About CFA InstituteCFA Institute are the global leader in investment excellence and ethics. With nearly 200,000 charterholders across 160 markets, we drive professional growth, ethical behavior, and better markets. We care about our employees’ well-being, offering industry-leading benefits like:Comprehensive health coverage for you and your familyGenerous leave and time offCompetitive retirement plansFlexible work optionsWellness, education, and support programsIf you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to click “Apply” and complete our three-minute application.Be part of a team committed to putting investors first and growing economies. 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Location: London

Job date: Sun, 13 Jul 2025 00:33:30 GMT

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