Project Management Office (PMO) Lead – Modular Infrastructure Projects [Houston, TX - USA]
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Project Management Office (PMO) Lead at Submer in Houston, United States, is a hybrid, Lead-level Operations & Project Management role. JobGrid normalizes the role facts into comparable fields, keeps the source/application boundary separate, and routes candidates to the employer’s public application page with non-personal referral parameters. The source was posted on 2026-06-09 and last checked on 2026-06-10; no salary is listed in the payload.
- Houston, United States; hybrid workplace; primary location in the source payload.
- Role is categorized as Operations & Project Management with seniority set to Lead.
- Source lists Full Time / Permanent and 10% travel requirements.
- JobGrid sends candidates to the original public application page and appends non-personal referral parameters. No salary is provided in the payload.
Project Management Office (PMO) Lead – Modular Infrastructure Projects
Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid Preferred)
Start: ASAP
Type of Contract: Full Time / Permanent
Travel Requirements: 10%
About Submer
Submer designs and delivers end-to-end AI datacenter infrastructure built around industry-leading liquid cooling.
We help organizations scale AI beyond the limits of traditional datacenters by enabling higher density, greater efficiency and lower environmental impact – accelerating time-to-AI from first deployment to full production.
What impact you will have
We are seeking a highly organized and strategic PMO Lead to drive the successful delivery of modular infrastructure projects. This role will coordinate cross-functional activities across engineering, manufacturing, finance, legal, supply chain, and operations to ensure seamless execution from concept through delivery.
This is a hybrid role based in Houston, TX, ideally suited for a candidate who can balance on-site collaboration with remote flexibility.
The ideal candidate brings strong PMO leadership experience, with the ability to manage complex dependencies, oversee governance, and deliver clear, executive-level insights.
What you’ll do
Program & Project Governance
- Establish and maintain PMO frameworks, governance models, and best practices
- Implement standardized processes, controls, and reporting structures
- Drive accountability and alignment across all stakeholders
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Serve as the central hub coordinating engineering, manufacturing, finance, legal, supply chain, and operations
- Ensure seamless collaboration across teams and external partners
- Proactively resolve cross-functional challenges and competing priorities
Planning & Execution
- Develop and manage integrated project plans, schedules, and key milestones
- Track progress and drive on-time, on-budget delivery
- Identify bottlenecks and implement mitigation strategies
Risk, Budget & Dependency Management
- Identify and manage risks across the project portfolio
- Oversee budgets, forecasting, and financial tracking in partnership with finance
- Manage interdependencies across multiple projects and workstreams
Executive Reporting & Stakeholder Management
- Deliver clear and concise executive-level reporting on project status, risks, and milestones
- Build dashboards and reporting tools for real-time visibility
- Support leadership decision-making with actionable insights
What you’ll need
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field (MBA or PMP preferred)
- 8+ years of experience in program/project management, including PMO leadership
- Experience in modular infrastructure, data centers, manufacturing, or industrial environments strongly preferred
- Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional programs at scale
- Strong financial, operational, and risk management expertise
- Excellent communication and executive stakeholder management skills
- Proficiency with tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or similar
Key Competencies
- Strategic mindset with strong execution capability
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Strong communication and influencing skills
- Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, evolving environments
- Collaborative, solutions-oriented approach
What we offer
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Attractive compensation package reflecting your expertise and experience.
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Medical Insurance Plan.
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401k Employee volunteer contribution Plan.
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A great work environment characterized by friendliness, international diversity, flexibility, and a hybrid-friendly approach.
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You´ll be part of a fast-growing scale-up with a mission to make a positive impact, offering an exciting career evolution.
Our job titles may span more than one job level. The actual base pay is dependent on a number of factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands.
Our inclusive responsibility
Submer is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.