PMO-MANAGER
- Springfield, IL
- $111,112-173,335 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Closing Date: 09/12/2025
Agency: Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois
Salary: $111,112.05 - $173,335
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1Please follow the directions below when applying for this position.**DO NOT CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON**TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION PLEASE VISIT THE TRS WEBSITE:The Teachers’ Retirement System of the State of Illinois (TRS) is one of the largest public pension systems in the United States. We provide retirement, disability and survivor benefits to teachers, administrators and other public-school personnel employed outside the city of Chicago.TRS serves over 456,000 members and manages a multi-billion-dollar investment portfolio for the exclusive benefit of the membership.TRS is an agency of the State of Illinois governed by a Board of Trustees. Full-and part-time employees are eligible for the State of Illinois comprehensive benefits program which includes medical, dental and vision coverage. All employees hired after August 17, 2001 participate in the TRS retirement pension plan. Employees also have the option to contribute to additional State of Illinois deferred compensation plans. The TRS pension plan is a participating reciprocal system under the Illinois Pension Code Retirement Systems Reciprocal Act.Learn more about careers at TRS:Why Work for Illinois?Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.Job SummaryThe PMO Manager is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the execution of organizational projects within the pension system. This individual will recommend and implement processes and procedures for prioritizing and managing projects throughout the organization in alignment with TRS strategic goals. They will manage PMO Staff and consultants which may include project managers, business analysts and organizational change practitioners to ensure effective project delivery. The PMO manager will provide visibility to leadership on project status, risks, and opportunities. Additionally, the PMO manager may also serve as a project manager as needed.Essential Functions
- Lead the PMO team in managing a portfolio of projects related to Strategic objectives, pension system enhancements, process improvements, and technology implementations.
- Mentor and guide project managers
- Foster a collaborative and results-oriented project management culture.
- Implement standardized project management methodologies and tools.
- Apply appropriate Project Management Framework for the needs of each project.
- Responsible for leading the organizational adoption of Project and Portfolio management systems and processes to manage project requests, governance, reporting and management.
- Collaborate with organizational and project specific change champions to ensure seamless integration of project initiatives.
- Promote change readiness and adoption across the pension system.
- Provide regular updates to senior leadership on project status, milestones, key performance indicators, risks and concerns.
- Build relationships and channels of communication across the organization to ensure transparency and accountability.
- Monitor project progress, budgets, and timelines.
- Manage project scope to ensure that changes to deliverables are handled appropriately.
- Proactively identify and assess project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and escalate issues as needed.
- Implement risk management processes to minimize project disruptions.
- Allocate resources effectively across projects.
- Make recommendations for project resources as appropriate.
- Collaborate with HR to recruit, train, and retain project management talent.
- Experience managing IT applications and infrastructure projects, and large scale projects involving cross functional teams.
- Experience developing and managing a high performing project management team through assessment of talent, regular feedback and active development skills.
- Strong understanding of pension systems, financial services, IT infrastructure.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Knowledge of Agile Software Development Life Cycle is preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or related field.
- PMP or PgMP certification.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in program management or PMO leadership, 5 years preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Project Management.
- Experience with Project Governance and Prioritization Methodologies
- Experience developing and implementing project management methodologies, standards and frameworks.
Work Location: 2815 W. Washington St., Springfield, IL 62702-3397
Agency Contact: Chiquita Walls
Email: cwalls@trsil.org
Phone #: 217-814-2150
Posting Group: Leadership & ManagementTRS is a non-code state agency.**APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS**Candidates must submit applications through the TRS Careers Website:Please follow all instructions and include all required documents. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.TRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or completing any pre-employment testing, please direct your inquiries to Human Resources at (217) 814-2111, or Hiring decisions are not based on or affected by political factors, including political sponsorship, affiliation, or support.