Utilities PMO Director

PMO DIRECTOR-UTILITIES (onsite- Detroit MI)The Select Group is seeking a Utilities PMO Director who will serve as TSG’s senior executive leader and single point of accountability for our PMO managed services engagement. This role directs governance, execution oversight, and stakeholder coordination across all active program pillars functioning as the operational and strategic center of gravity for TSG’s entire delivery footprint.This is a high-visibility, operationally intensive role requiring executive presence, utility industry credibility, and hands-on program leadership. The Utilities PMO Director will have direct accountability for program governance, portfolio visibility, delivery performance, and sustained client satisfaction throughout the engagement.Core ResponsibilitiesServe as TSG’s primary executive Utilities interface and single point of accountability to program leadership and steering committee for all PMO governance, delivery performance, and strategic alignmentEstablish and oversee governance structure, decision-making authority, escalation protocols, and formal governance forums across all active program pillarsLead steering committee briefings and executive reporting—presenting program status, risks, escalations, and critical decisions requiring leadership actionConduct Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with stakeholders; deliver presentations in advance and capture action items for incorporation before the next review cycleHost monthly leadership meetings covering resource status, team performance, improvement plans, and upcoming portfolio pipelineMaintain portfolio baseline and ongoing tracking across all program pillars—initiative inventory, scope boundaries, milestone schedules, capital and operating spend, and cross-pillar dependency mappingDrive execution acceleration; work with pillar leads to identify critical path accelerators, parallel workstreams, and near-term schedule opportunities to maintain program momentumEstablish decision-readiness protocols ensuring steering committee receives complete analysis, options, trade-offs, and TSG recommendations to enable rapid decision-making without delay loopsManage all scope modifications through formal change control—evaluate change impact against program objectives, document clearly, implement with full transparency, and track implications across schedule, budget, and resourcesLead daily risk and issue management; maintain centralized risk/issue log, escalate top risks to steering committee with recommended mitigations, identify systemic patterns and recommend preventive actionsForecast resource needs before gaps occur; scale TSG team composition up or down based on validated portfolio findings and evolving program scope without disrupting deliveryDirect TSG’s on-site delivery team (Project Managers, Cost Engineers, Schedulers) and coordinate remote SME resources aligned to program scope and complexityManage key personnel continuity; provide DTE with advanced notice and obtain approval before any changes to key team membersCoordinate with DTE finance and pillar stakeholders on capital tracking, spend forecasting, and budget management aligned to initiative executionActively measure delivery performance, solicit stakeholder feedback, and drive continuous improvement through regular business reviews throughout the engagement lifecycleRequired Experience & Qualifications20+ years of program and project management experience in complex, regulated environments (utilities, energy, infrastructure, or similar), including operational leadership experience15+ years of PMO leadership experience, including standing up PMOs from scratch, establishing governance frameworks, and managing multi-pillar/multi-initiative portfoliosDemonstrated experience managing $500M+ capital program portfolios with complex stakeholder coordination, regulatory compliance requirements, and multi-year project lifecyclesProven ability to work directly with C-suite executives, steering committees, and board-level decision-makers in high-stakes operational environmentsExperience with rapid PMO activation and emergency/post-event recovery program managementStrong portfolio management discipline including initiative prioritization, dependency mapping, risk/issue management, and governance enforcementExperience with portfolio management tools (Smartsheet, Maximo, Hyperion, or similar) and enterprise reporting systemsExpertise in capital program delivery, project controls, schedule management, and cost/budget forecastingUnderstanding of utility industry operations, regulatory frameworks (NERC, state public utility commissions), and infrastructure asset managementProject Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification preferredKey CompetenciesExecutive presence and credibility with C-suite and board-level stakeholdersOperational discipline and governance enforcement without bureaucratic overheadComplex stakeholder management across engineering, operations, finance, and executive teamsStrategic thinking with focus on execution and results deliveryRapid decision-making and problem-solving under compressed timelinesStrong communication and presentation skills for executive-level reportingTeam leadership and ability to scale teams based on actual demandRisk management and escalation protocol disciplineChange management and organizational effectiveness in crisis/post-event environmentsTSG is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.75619