About the Client:
Client is a US firm in FMCG manufacturing establishing Asia HQ in Singapore. With businesses in HK, Vietnam, China, Korea etc.
Role Summary
The PMO Lead plays a pivotal role in establishing, managing, and driving continuous improvement of projects within the PMO, encompassing systems like business process management systems, product development systems, centralized data solutions, and customer engagement platforms.. This role serves as a key bridge between project teams and stakeholders, fostering collaboration, ensuring the adoption of solutions, and delivering successful project outcomes.
Primary Responsibilities
PMO Strategy and Governance:
- Design and implement a standardized framework, processes, and methodologies for program and project management.
- Develop governance policies to ensure alignment with organizational standards and objectives.
- Establish and track program-level performance metrics, including KPIs and dashboards, to measure success and progress.
Program Management:
- Oversee the alignment of projects and programs with the organization’s strategic priorities.
- Manage resource allocation and prioritize initiatives within the project portfolio.
- Monitor interdependencies, risks, and constraints across multiple programs to ensure seamless execution.
Stakeholder Collaboration:
- Act as the central point of contact for program-related communications with stakeholders.
- Provide actionable insights, detailed reports, and presentations to senior leadership to support decision-making.
- Promote interdepartmental collaboration, fostering alignment and resolving potential conflicts.
Process Improvement:
- Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency through process optimization and best practices.
- Facilitate retrospectives and lessons-learned sessions to refine existing PMO processes.
- Drive the adoption of advanced tools and technologies to streamline program management activities.
Risk and Change Management:
- Implement comprehensive risk management practices to identify, assess, and mitigate risks effectively.
- Support change management efforts to enhance adoption and minimize resistance to new solutions.
Qualifications and Experience
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
Experience:
- A minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in managing complex projects or programs.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional programs with measurable success.
Certifications (Preferred):
- PMP (Project Management Professional), PgMP (Program Management Professional), or equivalent certification.
Skills and Competencies
- Deep knowledge of program and portfolio management principles and best practices.
- Strong leadership and team-building capabilities.
- Exceptional problem-solving, decision-making, and negotiation abilities.
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Smartsheet) and data visualization software (e.g., Power BI).
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and influence stakeholders across all organizational levels.
- Strategic mindset with a results-oriented approach to achieving business outcomes.
- Able to travel 30-60% of the time around Asia and once a year to US.
- Expereince in dealing with the Chinese speaking clients and stakeholders.
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