PMO Framework and Lifecycle Enablement Sr. Prin.

Job Description

Role Summary

The Manager, PMO Framework and Lifecycle Enablement is responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving the project delivery practices that support consistent and effective execution across the IT PMO. This role manages the PMO Framework, Lifecycle Management (LCM) guidance, templates, and supporting materials to ensure they are clear, practical, and easy for project teams to use.

The position focuses on enabling project managers by providing well structured guidance that improves clarity of expectations, supports consistent delivery practices, and enhances the overall project experience. The role partners closely with project managers, business and sector teams, PMO Training, PM Readiness, and digital tooling teams to ensure PMO practices remain aligned, relevant, and easy to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Framework and LCM Stewardship

Maintain and improve the PMO Framework, LCM guidance, templates, and associated delivery materials

Ensure all content is clear, usable, and aligned with the needs of project managers and delivery teams

Maintain a well organized repository of PMO standards with clear structure and version control

Update materials as delivery practices evolve across IT and the business

Practice Enablement

Create and refine templates, job aids, checklists, and process guidance that support consistent delivery

Serve as a resource for helping project managers understand LCM expectations and navigate delivery requirements

Engage proactively with the PM community to clarify gate expectations, lifecycle checkpoints, and PMO practices

Provide content expertise to PMO Training and PM Readiness teams who own training development and delivery

Continuous Improvement

Improve the PMO Framework, LCM guidance, and templates based on feedback, lessons learned, internal reviews, and stakeholder input

Identify opportunities to streamline and simplify PMO materials

Ensure process and guidance updates reflect modern delivery practices and organizational needs

Incorporate insights from digital tool enhancements, process changes, and PM community feedback

Cross Functional Partnership

Collaborate with digital tooling teams to align PMO standards and LCM guidance with tool capabilities

Partner with business and sector teams to ensure delivery guidance meets practical needs across diverse project environments

Support training and communications teams by contributing accurate and up to date content

Partner with audit and quality teams by ensuring LCM materials are clear and consistently applied, while audit execution is owned elsewhere

Partner with the Agile Enablement Analyst to ensure Agile and Hybrid delivery guidance is aligned with Lifecycle Management expectations and integrated into PMO templates and materials.

Content Accessibility and Communication

Maintain clear structure, organization, and accessibility across all PMO documentation

Communicate updates to PMO standards in a timely and understandable way

Ensure materials are easy to locate and consistently used across delivery teams

Why This Role Matters

You will play a central part in modernizing and simplifying how the PMO delivers work.

Your contributions will help project managers navigate expectations confidently, align processes with digital tools, and ensure our PMO scales effectively as we grow.

If you love improving practices, supporting PMs, and making project delivery easier and more intuitive, we want to talk to you.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

8 or more years of experience in project management, PMO operations, delivery methodology, or lifecycle and process work. Bachelors Required. Or, 10 years with an AA degree.

Strong knowledge of project lifecycle approaches including predictive and hybrid models

Ability to create clear, accessible templates and guidance for project teams

Experience improving delivery processes in a complex environment

Familiarity with digital PPM tools such as ServiceNow SPM, MS Project, or Power BI

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Ability to influence without formal authority and partner across diverse teams

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

PMP or similar certifications

Experience supporting project management capability programs or practice improvement initiatives

Familiarity with digital PPM tools such as ServiceNow SPM, MS Project, or Power BI

Experience in regulated, engineering focused, or defense related environments

Experience developing project templates, process aids, and lifecycle content

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $108787 - $184937

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

PMO Framework and Lifecycle Enablement Sr. Prin.

128860BR

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