PMO Manager - IT Project Delivery

Description :

Role & Responsibilities

Standardization and Governance :

- Establishing and maintaining project management standards, processes, and methodologies.

- Ensuring consistent application of project management policies and procedures.

- Implementing and managing project governance processes.

Resource Management :

- Facilitating the sharing of resources, tools, and methodologies across projects.

- Planning and allocating resources effectively.

- Managing resource capacity and forecasting future needs.

Communication and Reporting :

- Ensuring effective communication and information flow among project teams and stakeholders.

- Monitoring project progress and reporting on performance.

- Communicating strategic work progress, including risks and benefits.

Project Portfolio Management :

- Supporting strategic decision-making by aligning projects with organizational goals.

- Selecting and prioritizing projects based on business objectives.

- Managing project portfolios and ensuring efficient resource allocation across projects.

Process Improvement :

- Identifying and implementing industry best practices into workflows.

- Improving project management processes and methodologies.

- Optimizing project delivery and resource utilization.

Training and Support :

- Providing training and support to project managers and team members.

- Offering project management tools, best practices, and reporting templates.

Other Responsibilities :

- Managing documentation of project history for future reference.

- Coaching project teams on implementing project management steps.

- Analysing financial data and managing project costs.

- Interfacing with functional units (Domain, Delivery, Support, Devops, HR etc).

- Advising and supporting senior management.

Ideal Candidate

- 3+ years of proven experience in Project Management roles with strong exposure to PMO processes, standards, and governance frameworks.

- Demonstrated ability to manage project status tracking, risk assessments, budgeting, variance analysis, and defect tracking across multiple projects.

- Proficient in Project Planning and Scheduling using tools like MS Project and Advanced Excel (e.g., Gantt charts, pivot tables, macros).

- Experienced in developing project dashboards, reports, and executive summaries for senior management and stakeholders.

- Active participant in Agile environments, attending and contributing to Scrum calls, sprint planning, and retrospectives.

- Holds a Bachelors degree in a relevant field (e.g., Engineering, Business, IT, etc.).

- Preferably familiar with Jira, Azure DevOps, and Power BI for tracking and visualization of project data.

- Exposure to working in product-based companies or fast-paced, innovation-driven environments is a strong advantage.