Head of Project Management Office

Role summary:

We can offer this position as part time job in case of your interest.

Head of PMO ensures the that all projects align with our business objectives and are executed efficiently and effectively.

# Direct reports (indicative): up to 10

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning and Execution: create and manage one roadmap for entire company, ensuring project portfolio aligns to commercial strategies
• Project Portfolio Management: set and guide a solid project portfolio management process and drive efficient decision making with BoD
• Resource Management: ensure timely execution and efficient resource allocation / prioritisation in close collaboration with finance teams
• Project Delivery: manage project development and execution from initiation through to close, ensuring proper project delivery ownership across the company
• Performance Monitoring and Reporting: provide timely performance reporting of programs, projects & portfolio to stakeholders. Develop and maintain project dashboards and performance metrics.
• Risk and Change Management: identify and mitigate project risks. Develop contingency plans to address potential project issues. Manage change control processes, ensuring risks and costs to changing project scope fully understood.
• Governance and Compliance: chair Project Management Committee and participate in all cross-functional activities that aim at portfolio prioritization, resource and budget allocation, risk assessment, pipelining of initiatives. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Stakeholder Engagement: foster strong relationships with key stakeholders. Facilitate communication and collaboration across departments.
• Team Leadership and Development: lead and mentor the PMO team. Promote a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
• Budget Management: oversee the PMO budget and ensure financial accountability.
• Innovation and Best Practices: stay updated with industry trends and best practices in project, program and portfolio management. Implement innovative solutions to improve PMO efficiency and effectiveness.
   

Critical knowledge & skills:

• Excellent understanding of project/program/portfolio management principles
• Expertise in change management to effectively guide organizations through transitions and transformations.
• Skilled at identifying most effective/appropriate project methodologies based on project scope and complexity
• Excellent stakeholder management skills. Effective communication and negotiation skills
• Strong knowledge of financial management principles, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• University degree/appropriate recognition of project/program/portfolio management competence from external recognised body
   

Desired Experience:

• Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale projects and project portfolios.
• Strong understanding of project management and Agile methodologies
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experienced at developing project management capabilities
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and make informed decisions.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within a PMO.
• Project Management certification is highly desirable (PMP, PRINCE2, PMI, etc.). Additional certifications in Agile methodologies are a plus.