Senior Manager, IT Project Management Office

Senior Manager, IT Project Management Office

 

PBF Energy Inc. (NYSE:PBF) is one of the largest independent refiners in North America, operating through its subsidiaries, oil refineries and related facilities. We are seeking a talented Senior Manager, IT Project Management Office to join our team as a pivotal member that would play a key role here at PBF Energy. This role would be located onsite at our refinery location in Delaware City, DE.

The Senior Manager of the IT Project Management Office (PMO) is responsible for leading enterprise-scale projects and program delivery across the IT portfolio.  This role establishes governance, standard delivery frameworks, and performance management practices to ensure initiatives are executed effectively, aligned with business strategy, and compliant with enterprise risk, cybersecurity, and regulatory requirements.

The role partners closely with IT leadership, business stakeholders, and operations to drive predictable delivery, optimize resource utilization, and enable digital transformation outcomes.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

PMO Leadership & Strategy

• Define and evolve the IT PMO strategy, operating model, and governance framework aligned to enterprise priorities

• Establish standardized methodologies and deliveries toolsets

• Lead portfolio intake, prioritization, and capacity planning processes

• Drive alignment between IT investments and measurable business value

Portfolio & Program Oversight

• Oversee a portfolio of complex, cross-functional IT programs and projects

• Ensure consistent execution through stage gates, risk reviews, and performance tracking

• Maintain visibility into program health, dependencies, and critical path issues

• Implement KPI-driven performance management (schedule, cost, scope, value realization)

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Establish and enforce governance structures, including steering committees and executive reporting

• Drive proactive identification and mitigation of delivery, financial, and operational risks

• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity policies, regulatory requirements, and internal controls

• Integrate PMO processes with enterprise architecture, security, and change management frameworks

Financial & Resource Management

• Manage IT project budgets, forecasting, and financial performance tracking

• Optimize resource allocation across initiatives, balancing demand and capacity

• Partner with project stakeholders to ensure accurate capitalization, cost tracking, and benefits realization

Stakeholder & Executive Engagement

• Serve as a trusted advisor to IT and business leadership on project delivery strategy

• Lead executive-level communications, including status updates, risks, and decision support

• Facilitate cross-functional alignment across business units, IT, and external partners

Team Leadership & Capability Development

• Build, lead, and mentor a team of project managers, program managers, and PMO analysts

• Establish talent development frameworks, training, and certification pathways (PMP, Agile, etc.)

• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and delivery excellence

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Business, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred)

• PMP or equivalent project/program leadership experience required; PgMP preferred

• Familiarity with Agile or hybrid delivery frameworks (e.g., SAFe, Scrum)

• Additional certifications in portfolio management, IT service management (ITIL), or governance are a plus

Enterprise PMO Leadership Experience

• 10+ years in IT delivery with 5+ years leading a PMO or portfolio function

• Proven ownership of enterprise-scale, cross-functional portfolios

Portfolio Governance & Delivery Discipline

• Demonstrated ability to implement standardized delivery frameworks, stage gates, and KPIs

• Track record improving predictability (schedule, cost, scope)

Financial & Resource Management

• Experience managing large IT budgets, forecasting, and capacity planning

• Ability to optimize spend vs. business value

Executive Stakeholder Influence

• Strong executive communication skills with experience supporting CIO/VP-level decision-making

• Ability to translate delivery risks into business impact

Risk, Compliance & Control Integration

• Experience embedding risk management, cybersecurity, and regulatory controls into delivery

• Familiarity with audit/compliance environments (e.g., SOX, NERC CIP, or similar)

Team Leadership & Talent Development

• Proven ability to build, scale, and lead PMO teams

• Establishes accountability frameworks and delivery standards

Expected Travel – 10%

This position is on site 5 days a week.

ONLY CANDIDATES MEETING THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED.

FOR SERIOUS CONSIDERATION, PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR SALARY REQUIREMENTS

We thank all respondents for their interest in PBF Holding Company LLC (“PBF Energy”), however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please no phone calls or emails to any employee of PBF Energy about this requisition. Placement agencies or recruiters need not respond. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee of PBF Energy via email, the Internet or in any method without a valid written search agreement will be deemed the sole property of PBF Energy. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by PBF Energy as a result of the referral or through other means.

PBF Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, reproductive health decision making, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, veteran and military status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by law. 

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