PMO, Portfolio Governance & Interim Chief of Staff

Cross-functional team meeting around a table

Turn leadership intent into execution.

Strategy rarely fails for lack of ideas. It fails because priorities multiply, decisions stall and nobody owns the follow-through. I build the governance that turns leadership intent into execution, or step in as an interim Chief of Staff to run it directly.

Where I help

  • Standing up a PMO, or resetting one that has become a reporting function
  • Portfolio prioritization and capacity trade-offs
  • Steering committees, decision rights and escalation paths
  • Executive KPIs and a weekly and monthly operating rhythm
  • CEO and board reporting on critical programs
  • Interim Chief of Staff support for a CEO, COO or site leader

Experience

I have served as Chief of Staff in medical device operations and led enterprise PMO and portfolio governance, including executive steering committees and CEO-level reporting for high-stakes recovery programs.

Common questions

What does an interim Chief of Staff do?

They extend a senior leader’s reach: running the operating rhythm, driving cross-functional priorities, preparing decisions and making sure commitments are kept. Companies often use one through a transition, a turnaround or a major initiative.

Do we need a full-time PMO?

Not always. Many mid-sized companies need clear governance and a disciplined rhythm more than a large team. I can design something sized to your portfolio.