Director, PMO

The McGraw-Hill Companies is driving the education, financial services, and business information markets through leading brands such as McGraw-Hill Education, Standard & Poor's, BusinessWeek, J.D. Power and Associates, Platts, McGraw-Hill Construction, Aviation Week, and McGraw-Hill Broadcasting. We are committed to a new digital evolution, a far-reaching global impact, and developing and retaining the talent needed for us to achieve these goals.At The McGraw-Hill Companies, our diverse range of resources—human resources— allows us to impact capital markets and economies worldwide.In fact, it is the distinct combination of talents, experiences, backgrounds, ideas, and opinions of each employee that makes our business success possible. And it is how we will build on your potential both personally and professionally. If you strive to impact the lives of countless individuals everywhere, begin by adding your unique perspective to ours. Job Description The diverse set of businesses that comprise the McGraw-Hill Information & Media Segment provide the information and insight professionals in business and government need to remain competitive in their fields and in the global economy. Our flagship publication, BusinessWeek, is the world's most widely read business magazine.  J.D.Power and Associates is a global leader in conducting independent and unbiased surveys of customer satisfaction, product quality and buyer behavior.The Business Information Group provides business information publications, products and services in the Energy, Construction and Aviation markets. Broadcasting reaches eight million viewers through its four ABC affiliates in Denver, Indianapolis, San Diego and Bakersfield.  The Information & Media segment operates in over twelve countries with approximately one billion in revenue in 2006.The incumbent chosen for this position will be responsible for providing project management oversight for projects and special initiatives as assigned that require I&M Segment level oversight. The role will work closely with the VP, Planning & Sourcing, to help establish and expand a foundation of Project and Portfolio Management while specifically performing project management responsibilities on projects and initiatives specifically assigned. This position may also be responsible for mentoring project managers throughout the I&M Segments six business units through training and direct involvement.  In addition, they shall be responsible for the following: · Work with the Information & Media VP, Planning & Sourcing and the segment PMOs to set up a technology  Governance structure for the I&M Segment consistent with corporate EPMO direction. · Implement PMO processes specific to those assigned projects and initiatives to track key project milestones, monitor progress and work with the project managers to insure success of key projects.· Review and maintain the projects financial and resource needs based on the needs of the business,  Scheduling, and resource constraints· Assist the VP, Planning & Sourcing as directed to assist in advising and coaching I&M project managers on project management and governance standards, methods, tools and applications through direct involvement and training.· Provide leadership for the implementation of the HP PPM system for PMO  reporting and metrics· Work with vendors and project teams as directed to evaluate vendors, define requirements,  establish contract terms and develop SOWs· Experience with implementation of an IT PMO that included all aspects of IT delivery(eg: Project reviews, budget, strategy build out, contract management, customer service delivery)· At least 8+ years of formal Project Management experience· At least 3+ years previous finance experience· Demonstrated successful experience in managing multiple large scale visible, strategic  projects· Experience with HP PPM, MSFT PM or similar IT toolset is preferred· Experience with a development methodologies and SDLC’s (e.g. RUP, Agile, etc.)· Excellent communication and presentation skills· Requires a Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field·  Prefer a combination of Computer and MBA/MS background  Copyright 2008 The McGraw-Hill Companies. Subject to Terms of Use. Read our Privacy Noticeonline. We are an equal opportunity employer.