15 November 2023
We are looking for a PMO Manager with proven track record of successful Project / Portfolio management, with strong experience in PMO day-to-day operations.
Mandatory Skill(s)
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field;
- Minimum of 5 years' relevant experience in IT project management, with a minimum of 3 years in PMO operations;
- Proven track record in project management, emphasizing evaluation, benefits, resources, and governance;
- Strong strategic thinking, leadership, effective decision-making, clear communication, and a commitment to continuous improvement;
- Certification in PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent;
- In-depth understanding of various project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid) and their practical application;
- Proficiency in project evaluation techniques, such as cost-benefit analysis, ROI calculation, and risk assessment. Expertise in resource management principles, including capacity planning, resource leveling, and allocation optimization;
- Thorough knowledge of governance frameworks, compliance standards, and industry regulations relevant to project management;
Desirable Skill(s)
- Certified in ITIL, AGILE, COBIT and or LEAN;
- Masters Degree in Business Administration or Project Management;
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement robust processes to evaluate project proposals, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and potential benefits;
- Collaborate with project teams to define key performance indicators (KPIs) and measurement criteria for assessing project success and benefits realization;
- Monitor and track project progress, identifying areas for improvement and taking corrective actions to ensure projects meet intended outcomes;
- Lead resource allocation efforts across projects, optimizing personnel, budget, and equipment allocation;
- Monitor resource capacity and availability, proactively identifying potential bottlenecks and recommending adjustments to project plans;
- Establish and maintain resource management strategies that promote efficient workload distribution, backup arrangement, and promote cross-skilling;
- Define and enforce consistent project management standards, methodologies, and best practices across projects;
- Ensure projects adhere to established governance frameworks, compliance standards, and industry regulations;
- Conduct regular project audits to assess adherence to established practices and identify areas for improvement.
If you are interested in this role, click on the “Apply to this job” button below or you could also write in with your CV to Srikanth Ramakrishna Sarma at srikanth.ramakrishna@sciente.com quoting the job title.
