Crystal Stairs, Inc.

Improving the Lives of Families through

Child Care Services, Research, and Advocacy

Director, Project Management Office (PMO)

Location: Los Angeles, California

100% On-site Position

About Crystal Stairs

Crystal Stairs, Inc. is dedicated to improving the lives of children and families through access to high-quality childcare, education, and supportive services. The organization partners with families, providers, and the community to strengthen early childhood outcomes and long-term success.

Job Summary

The Director of the Project Management Office (PMO) provides strategic and operational leadership for enterprise-wide projects and programs. This role ensures initiatives are aligned with organizational goals, compliant with funding requirements, appropriately resourced and successfully delivered to support mission impact.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

PMO Leadership & Governance

Manage and expand a centralized PMO
incorporate project standards, tools, and governance frameworks
Ensure accountability, transparency, and compliance

Strategic Alignment

Align initiatives with mission, funding priorities, and strategic goals
Collaborate with executive leadership and program teams
Support cross-functional coordination

Portfolio Oversight

Manage project portfolio and prioritize initiatives
Track progress, risks, and outcomes
Ensure successful delivery of key initiatives

Financial & Compliance Management

Oversee budgets and forecasts
Ensure compliance with grants and public funding
Partner with finance and audit teams

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required
10+ years of project/program management experience
5+ years in leadership or PMO management
Experience in nonprofit, public sector, or human services
Strong leadership and communication skills

Total Package of Benefits

Medical/ Dental/ Vision - 95% paid by employer
401k Matching Options
Flex Spending
Sick and Vacation Time
Paid Holidays
Opportunity for Growth and Development
Robust Learning Management System offering the following continuing education units: PDC, HRCI, CEU, CPE, PDU

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Crystal Stairs, Inc. is committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce and culture. As part of this commitment, Crystal Stairs, Inc. provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, medical condition as defined by state law, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other legally protected status.

For more information about Crystal Stairs, Inc. please visit our website at: www.crystalstairs.org

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