California PMO Lead Advisor

Job Summary

To support a nonprofit client undergoing digital transformation, the part-time contract California PMO Lead Advisor will implement and operationalize new project and portfolio management processes while guiding staff and leadership in their adoption.

Key Responsibilities

• Stand up and roll out new project and portfolio management processes and procedures under the guidance of the Digital Transformation Lead
• Manage project intake, setup, status reporting, milestone tracking, governance, and closure
• Identify emerging risks, gaps, and process breakdowns, escalating them appropriately to the Digital Transformation Lead

Required Qualifications

• Experience implementing and operating a PMO or project portfolio management process in an environment where formal practices were still being established
• Strong project management, coordination, documentation, and communication skills with demonstrated ownership and follow-through
• Ability to build trust and reinforce accountability constructively
• Experience operating and maintaining an existing Smartsheet workspace
• Experience in a nonprofit or resource-conscious environment is highly preferred