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Assistant Director, Program Management and Reporting

Location: Washington, DC

Join us and make a difference in global investor protection.

Who We Are

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), a nonprofit organization established by Congress, oversees the audits of public companies and SEC-registered brokers and dealers to protect investors and to further the public interest in the preparation of independent, accurate, and informative audit reports.

Our investor protection mission is focused on modernizing audit standards, enhancing audit inspections, and strengthening enforcement of PCAOB rules and standards and other related laws and rules. People are at the heart of our mission at the PCAOB. As we carry out that mission, we strive to uphold the highest standards in audit quality with investors’ families, savings, and futures in mind.

We are hiring mission-driven professionals interested in a career with purpose, competitive benefit offerings, and work-life flexibility. If you are interested in working with a group of talented professionals to protect investors and drive audit quality and innovation while adhering to the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct, join us.

What We Offer

At the PCAOB, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package with a focus on the health and financial well-being of our valued team members. Some of the features of our comprehensive Total Rewards package include:

• Compensation – We support transparency, equity, and fairness in our compensation programs and provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range, based on data-driven market analysis, for each job posting. While it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range, a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role in Washington, DC (Headquarters) is $164,800/year -- $258,280/year or in New York, NY is $179,200/year -- $280,720/year. Team members may also be eligible for performance-based discretionary awards.

• Work Location – Staff will be assigned to the Washington, DC (Headquarters) or New York, NY office or another office as approved by the PCAOB.

• Generous paid time off – Up to 6 weeks annually, in addition to 12 federal holidays, and 2 floating holidays and a year-end break December 28 – 31, 2026.

• Highly competitive 401(k) match and savings options – Immediate vesting and contributions matched dollar for dollar, up to 7 percent of eligible compensation. Roth in-plan conversion available.

• Comprehensive and competitive health benefit offerings – Medical, dental, and vision plans

• Supportive paid family leave benefits – Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave and up to 16 weeks paid caregiver leave

• Life insurance benefits – Basic life and AD&D insurance provided; supplemental insurance also available

• Education benefits – PCAOB staff qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. We also offer student loan repayment assistance, staff college tuition assistance, and college coach program support.

• Well-being and family resources – Mental health and well-being resources, paid volunteer time, emergency child/adult dependent back-up care services, family-forming assistance, discounted gym memberships, employee assistance program (EAP), health advocate program, and more

• Commuter benefits – Tax-free employer subsidy and pretax employee deductions

Position Summary

The PCAOB has a full-time, regular position for an Assistant Director, Program Management and Reporting in the Enterprise Strategy and Program Management Office (ESPMO) within the Office of the Chief Operating Officer (OCOO). Reporting to the Chief Strategy Officer, this role leads the PCAOB’s Program Management Office and is accountable for enterprise program oversight, project management governance, delivery standards, project management delivery, and executive reporting on projects and strategic priorities.

The role also requires the ability to evaluate and responsibly apply emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, to improve project delivery, reporting efficiency, decision support, and enterprise portfolio visibility.

This role centralizes program oversight, project governance, project management support and project reporting within the ESPMO, aligning enterprise strategy execution, project management standards, performance tracking, and executive reporting under one accountable function.

The incumbent leads a small team of project managers and operates the PMO as the PCAOB’s Center of Excellence for project management practice and will also lead project management efforts. The role partners closely with the Office of Technology (OT), including the Assistant Director, OT Portfolio Management, as well as Finance, Human Resources, Enterprise Risk Management, and division and office leaders across the organization. This position requires a proactive, service-oriented leader who exercises sound judgment and communicates with credibility at all levels, including the Board and leadership.

Responsibilities

Program Management Office Leadership

• Lead the Program Management Office within the ESPMO, establishing the vision, operating model, service offerings, and annual objectives for enterprise program and project management support.
• Direct the delivery of program and project management services for technology and non-technology initiatives across all PCAOB divisions and offices.
• Establish and maintain program-level oversight for multi-project, multi-year efforts, ensuring initiatives are scoped, sequenced, resourced, and delivered in alignment with the PCAOB Strategic Plan and annual planning cycle.
• Operate the PMO as the enterprise Center of Excellence for project management, setting standard practices for delivery, risk management, reporting, and templates across technology and non-technology initiatives.
• Advise the Chief Strategy Officer and OCOO leadership on program health, delivery capacity, escalations, and trade-off decisions.

Project Management Governance and Standards

• Own and continuously improve the PCAOB project governance framework, including the tiered governance model and its scaling for small, medium, and large projects.
• Administer the enterprise project intake, classification, prioritization, and approval process, ensuring transparency and consistent decision rights.
• Define and maintain project management methodologies, standards, templates, stage gates, and quality expectations across waterfall, agile, and hybrid delivery approaches.
• Lead complex, high-priority projects from initiation through closeout, including scope definition, planning, scheduling, stakeholder engagement, execution, risk and issue management, change control, and benefits realization
• Monitor adherence to governance and delivery standards, conduct project health checks and quality reviews, and drive corrective action where standards are not met.
• Lead administration of enterprise project management tooling, reducing duplicative tracking and reporting across divisions and offices.
• Responsible for the holistic administration, optimization, and governance of the Workday Projects module.
• Identify and responsibly apply AI-enabled tools and automation opportunities to improve project management workflows, reporting accuracy, insight generation, and consistency of enterprise project information.
• Institutionalize lessons learned, after-action reviews, and continuous improvement practices to raise project management maturity organization-wide.

Enterprise and Executive Reporting

• Lead enterprise-level reporting on strategic priorities and project execution spanning technology, annual planning, budget planning, process improvement, and cross-functional initiatives.
• Design, produce, and continuously improve recurring reporting products, including project status reports, portfolio dashboards, milestone and risk summaries, and executive briefings for the Chief Strategy Officer, COO, Board, and other stakeholders.
• Establish reporting standards, definitions, data sources, and cadences so that status, health, cost, and schedule information is consistent, accurate, and decision-ready.
• Translate project and program data into clear insights, trends, and recommendations that inform prioritization, resourcing, and investment decisions.
• Partner with Finance and OT to align project reporting with budget, actuals, and technology investment reporting, improving consistency across functions.

Portfolio Visibility, Risk, and Dependency Management

• Maintain an enterprise view of active and planned initiatives, giving leadership visibility into scope, schedule, cost, benefits, risks, dependencies, and resource implications.
• Identify and escalate cross-project dependencies, resource conflicts, and delivery risks, and facilitate resolution with sponsors, business owners, and technical owners.
• Oversee enterprise project risk and issue management practices, including risk registers, mitigation planning, and escalation thresholds, in coordination with the enterprise risk management function within the OCOO.
• Support prioritization and capacity planning by providing analysis of demand, resource allocation, and delivery constraints during the annual planning and budget cycles.
• Partner with the Assistant Director, OT Portfolio Management on ESPMO-supported OT projects, ensuring enterprise-level reporting remains aligned with OT-specific portfolio reporting.

Stakeholder Engagement and Change Management

• Serve as a trusted advisor to division and office leaders, project sponsors, business owners, and technical owners on program structure, delivery approach, and governance.
• Ensure change management planning is embedded in project plans consistent with the PCAOB Change Management Approach and Toolkit, partnering with Organizational Development, Human Resources, Communications, and Learning and Development as appropriate.
• Represent the ESPMO in enterprise forums, leadership briefings, and cross-functional working groups.
• Manage relationships with vendors, consultants, and contracted project management resources, ensuring performance, accountability, and appropriate PCAOB oversight.

People Leadership and Supervision

• Perform the full range of supervisory duties, including assigning and balancing work, evaluating employee performance, making recommendations for appointment and promotion, hearing and resolving concerns, and identifying development and training needs.
• Recruit, develop, and retain project management staff and contractors consistent with business needs and the ESPMO operating model.
• Coach and mentor staff on project management practice, stakeholder engagement, executive presence, and professional growth, providing timely and constructive feedback.
• Foster a collaborative, service-oriented team culture that reflects the PCAOB values and the ESPMO commitment to quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, information technology, engineering, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in program and project management, including experience in a program or project management office; minimum of 5 years leading teams or managing project management professionals.
• Demonstrated experience establishing or maturing program and project governance frameworks, delivery standards, intake and prioritization processes, and enterprise reporting in complex, cross-functional environments.
• Experience producing executive- and board-level reporting on portfolios, programs, and strategic priorities.
• Experience delivering both technology and non-technology initiatives using waterfall, agile, and hybrid methodologies.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Technical Expertise, Skills and Abilities

• Deep knowledge of program and project management standards, governance models, portfolio management, risk and dependency management, benefits realization, and resource and capacity planning.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills, with the ability to synthesize complex project and portfolio information into clear, decision-ready insights.
• Proficiency with project and work management tools and reporting platforms, such as Microsoft Planner, Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Power BI, SharePoint Online, and the Microsoft 365 suite.
• Experience evaluating and applying AI-enabled capabilities, automation, or advanced analytics to improve project management, portfolio reporting, data synthesis, and decision support, with appropriate attention to governance, confidentiality, and responsible use.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex project information for technical, non-technical, leadership, and Board audiences.
• Ability to work independently and to administer multiple open, ongoing, and at times unstructured assignments requiring autonomy and independent judgment.
• Ability to clearly articulate a position with sound logic, supporting evidence, and impartiality, and to harmonize diverse and competing interests.
• High level of customer focus and service excellence, with a drive to simplify and improve processes.
• Maintains standards of confidentiality with respect to all matters and documents.

Leadership and Management Skills and Abilities

• Ability to drive a positive tone at the top and hold others accountable for doing the same, ensuring behavior is consistent with the highest ethical standards and the values of the organization.
• Proven ability to develop, coach, mentor, motivate, and provide clear direction to staff in support of individual performance and team commitment.
• Ability to motivate and inspire employees at all levels to enhance team commitment and individual performance.
• Ability to promote collaboration by unifying teams, setting common goals, and reinforcing collaborative behavior.
• Demonstrated success in establishing and maintaining positive working relationships internally and externally to achieve organizational goals.
• Strong ability to build credibility, organize effectively, solve problems quickly, and communicate clearly.
• Possesses the balance and emotional intelligence required to meet the diverse needs of the divisions and offices, and the ability to navigate and resolve conflict in a timely and productive manner.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a regulatory, government, nonprofit, or other highly accountable environment.
• Experience using AI for business process innovation.
• Experience with Workday Projects.
• PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, SAFe, or equivalent professional certification.
• Master's degree or MBA.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All PCAOB employees are entitled to equal opportunity and a professional work environment, free of discrimination and harassment. A workplace free of discrimination and harassment is fundamental to professional success and to the PCAOB's mission. The PCAOB will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.