PMO Governance Lead (Contract: 100% Remote - US)

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• AWS Migration Pedigree: Must have led PMO/Governance for large-scale (100+ app) migrations specifically to AWS.
• Architectural Authority: Proven track record of building $10M+ PMO structures, RAID processes, and 3-year master plans from scratch.
• Jira Mastery: Expert-level capability in using Jira as the primary anchor for governance, reporting, and workflow control.
• Agile Transformation: Background in shifting fragmented hybrid models into streamlined, disciplined Agile methodologies.
• Executive Presence: A "strong backbone" capable of leading high-stakes meetings and challenging the status quo without a learning curve.

Responsibilities

• Governance Architecture: Mature the PMO framework and establish "Partner Governance" to align the client, AWS, and third-party vendors.
• Roadmap & Critical Path: Own the 3-year master program plan, identifying all interdependencies across the 1,000+ app portfolio.
• Systemic Execution: Audit workflows and drive the final implementation of Jira as the single source of truth for migration execution.
• High-Visibility Reporting: Design and deliver executive-level dashboards that provide total transparency to senior leadership.

This is a 3-6 month contract with potential for extension, operating on a strict 8:30 AM ET daily start. The role is remote (U.S. based) but requires a candidate comfortable with occasional travel for accelerated in-person working sessions. We are looking for a heavyweight professional who thrives in high-pressure cloud transformations. You Will Receive The Following Benefits

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. Specialization

• Project / Program Management

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