Senior Director of Enterprise Program Management Office

Role Overview

The Senior Director of the Enterprise Program Management Office (EPMO) will be responsible for creating and spearheading the strategy to build a true transformational function to meet significant business objectives. The role needs an influential leader that can gain followership quickly to earn buy-in from the organization. The roles need to develop and execute a high-performing team strategy to meet these critical business needs. The Senior Director will develop and drive the enterprise programs, project and change disciplines. They will enable rapid scaling and business value via delivery of complex, mission critical, transformational initiatives. They need to ensure key financial/operational performance targets are achieved.

What You’ll Do

• Drive the leadership vision & strategy to transform the EMPO function to lead cultural accountability and achieve business outcomes
• Spearhead Leadership for a portfolio of critical programs and projects. Ensuring program scope, schedule, quality and target metrics and benefits are defined and delivered
• Leads standardization, quality and optimization across multiple programs and projects
• Develops leadership capabilities within and across the team and the business. Has a passion for championing and developing others
• Responsible to grow, develop and build a high-performing team for now, next and later
• Partners with executive sponsors, initiative owners and program leadership to drive strategic focus, ensure roadmap delivery, mitigate risk and resolve performance and delivery gaps
• Ensure program teams remain aligned with strategy and proposals for deviation are overtly managed
• Directs and coordinates activities across program / project management team(s) to ensure progress occurs on schedule and within prescribed budgets, reviewing work plans, status reports, and compliance with governance protocol
• Conduct long-term planning and lead complex cross-functional engagements that contribute to the strategic direction of the business
• Drives the need for a clear business case and ensures approach is aligned to deliver desired outcomes
• Collaborate and build partnerships with leaders across the enterprise
• Fosters a climate of continual learning, business improvement and innovation
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• 12 or more years relevant operational and leadership experience
• 10 years or more years of program and project management experience
• Demonstrated ability to drive large-scale change management within a complex, high-growth matrixed organization
• Savvy to build and leverage cross-functional relationships to support programs / projects and development of business processes, setting priorities for multiple functional areas
• Excellent organizational change management skills with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to present strategies and goals in an inspirational manner to large cross-functional, cross-domain or regional teams
• Trusted consultancy leadership in a complex and diverse organization
• Skillfully resolve conflict, persuade and negotiate with internal and external parties
• Ability to adapt approach quickly and easily
• Can make sound decisions in ambiguous or difficult situations, synthesizing information from multiple sources for effective decision-making, accountability management, and facilitating solutions across multiple groups
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills (written & verbal)
• Bonus Points: Experience in FinTech, B2B, Payments preferred
  
  

About AvidXchange

AvidXchange is a leading provider of accounts payable (“AP”) automation software and payment solutions for middle-market businesses and their suppliers. By trade, we are a technology company, but if you ask anyone who works here, they’ll tell you our people are at the core of who we are. We focus on creating a culture of Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging, and are proud to be a safe place where teammates can bring their whole selves to work. At AvidXchange, mindset is everything. We are Connected as People, Growth Minded, and Customer Obsessed. These three mindsets represent our culture – who we are, who we’ve always been, and they guide us to improve every day. Since our founding in 2000 in Charlotte, NC, we’ve created a company of over 1,600 teammates working in one of our 5 offices across the U.S., or remotely. AvidXchange is proud to be Certified™ as a Great Place to Work®. The prestigious recognition is based on anonymous data from our teammates and makes official what our teammates have known for years – that AvidXchange is a Great Place to Work®.

Who You Are

• A go-getter with an entrepreneurial mindset – that means you are not afraid of taking risks, winning big or facing the unknown.
• Someone who understands that business is people centric. Connecting with others as humans first allows you to develop mutually beneficial working relationships.
• Focused on making a difference for our customers. AvidXchange exists to help solve complex problems for our customers so we can all realize our potential.
  
  

What You’ll Get

AvidXchange teammates (we call them AvidXers) get the perks and prestige of a publicly traded tech company paired with the flexibility of a founder-led startup. We help our AvidXers develop as professionals and as human beings, providing work/life balance, development programs, competitive benefits and equity options. At AvidXchange, we are building more than a tech company – we are building an experience. We remain committed to a culture where you can fully be 'you’ – connected with others, chasing big goals, and making a meaningful impact. If you want to help us grow while realizing your potential and creating stories you’ll tell for years, you’ve come to the right place.

AvidXers Enjoy

• 18 days PTO*
• 11 Holidays (8 company recognized & 3 floating holidays)
• 16 hours per year of paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Competitive Healthcare
• High Deductible Heath Plan Option that has $0 monthly premium for teammate-only coverage
• 100% AvidXchange paid Dental Base Plan Coverage
• 100% AvidXchange paid Life Insurance
• 100% AvidXchange paid Long-Term Disability
• 100% AvidXchange paid Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Provides counseling services, legal and financial consultations and health advocacy for Teammates and their eligible dependents
• Onsite Health Clinic with Atrium Health** - available to Teammates and their eligible dependents
• 401k Match up to 4%
• Parental Leave: 8 weeks 100% paid by AvidXchange***
• Discounts on Pet, Home, and Auto insurance
• BrightDime Financial Wellness Tool, offered free to teammates
• WeeCare Childcare Service: helps teammates find affordable daycare, childcare, and tutors 40% less expensive than traditional daycare centers
• Perks at Work: free discount program that provides teammates the opportunity to save on items from electronics, movie tickets, car buying, vacations, and more
• Onsite gym fitness center, yoga studio, and basketball court****
• Tuition Reimbursement up to the federal maximum of $5,250*****
• Hybrid Workplace Flexibility
• Free parking
• Fully granted from beginning of year, pro-rated if hired mid-year
• Charlotte location only
• Must be full-time for at least 3 months
• Charlotte location only
• Must be full-time for at least one year
  

Equal Employment Opportunity

AvidXchange is an equal opportunity employer. AvidXchange is committed to equal employment opportunity in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. AvidXchange will not discriminate against applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis. This includes, but is not limited to veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age and physical or mental disability.