PMO Advisory Lead at Arcadis in Charlotte, NC

PMO Advisory Lead

Location: Charlotte, NC, United States

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis is seeking a PMO Advisory Consultant to join our Technical Advisory Team in North America. The Program Management Office (PMO) Consultant will be responsible for delivering and selling PMO advisory services, providing expert guidance to clients in the public and private sectors, advising on team structure, systems, procedures, and approaches for managing large capital construction programs. Preference will be given to candidates with Financial Institution experience. This role is a hybrid role, reporting into the Arcadis office in Charlotte NC.

The successful candidate will be responsible for service delivery as well as business development. The candidate will advise clients on the setup and operations of Program Management Offices, focusing on team structure, systems, procedures, and effective approaches for managing large capital construction programs.

Role accountabilities:

• The position includes a high level of responsibility and accountability for the execution and delivery of management consulting activities within a developing specialist team.
• Provide strategic guidance and thought leadership to clients regarding team structure, systems, procedures, and approaches for effectively managing large capital construction programs.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their specific needs and objectives and provide tailored recommendations and solutions to enhance their PMO capabilities.
• Conduct assessments and evaluations of existing PMOs, identifying areas for improvement and implementing best practices to optimize performance.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory requirements related to program management, and integrate this knowledge into the advisory practice's offerings.
• Foster strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor and maintaining effective communication to ensure client satisfaction and successful project outcomes.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 12 + years of relevant experience
• Working knowledge in focus areas such as Sustainability, Corporate Real Estate, Asset Management or Construction
• Experience delivering programs or complex projects in one of the above areas 3+ years
• Experience of global Program delivery
• Extensive experience (minimum of 5 years) in program management, PMO setup, and large capital programs.
• Demonstrated success in managing/leading and developing teams, preferably in a consulting or professional services environment.
• Strong knowledge of PMO frameworks, methodologies, and best practices.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to engage with clients, stakeholders, and team members effectively.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP) are highly desirable.
• Work visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
• Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 20 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is USD$175,000 - USD$200,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

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