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

Job Title: PMO Governance Lead

Location: 100% Remote (US), must work ET hours.

Employment Type: 3-to-6-month contract, possibility to extend.

Hourly Pay Rate: $65-$90/hour depending on experience.

• Must be located and authorized to work here in the US without visa sponsorship or transfer now or in the future. No C2C inquires please.*

This leading technology consultancy is architecting a foundational, 1,000+ application migration to AWS. This is a high-stakes, multi-year transformation requiring a PMO Lead who can "build the plane while flying it." We are seeking a subject matter expert to take full ownership of the governance discipline across a massive, multi-vendor environment where precision is non-negotiable.

As the PMO Governance Lead, you will immediately command the room with a proven blueprint for success. You aren't here to learn; you are here to identify what needs fixing on Day 1 and execute the structural integrity of the program. You will bridge the gap between high-level strategy and technical execution, ensuring the migration engine operates with absolute discipline.

Requirements

• 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.