PMO lead

Job Description: PMO Lead

Department: Project Management Office

Location: Singapore

Position Type: Contract

Reports To: Chief Operating Officer (COO) / Senior Vice President of Project Management

Job Summary:

We are seeking an energetic and highly skilled PMO Lead with a strong management consulting background to join our team. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in managing large-scale enterprise programs and be adept at working with senior leadership, including C-Suite executives. This role requires excellent communication skills, particularly in creating compelling presentations and managing diverse, geographically distributed teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Management:
  • Lead and manage large-scale enterprise programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
  • Oversee a program team of approximately 50 members, spread across different geographies and time zones.
  • Ensure successful onboarding and offboarding of resources.
• Communication & Presentation:
  • Develop high-quality presentations (PPT) that effectively communicate program status, issues, and solutions to senior leadership.
  • Articulate complex ideas and strategies clearly and concisely to C-Suite executives.
• Collaboration & Tools:
  • Utilize collaboration tools and office productivity tools to enhance team efficiency and communication.
  • Foster a collaborative team environment, encouraging creative and analytical problem-solving.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Engage with senior leadership to understand program objectives and deliverables.
  • Maintain regular communication with stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment.
• Process Management:
  • Implement and manage effective processes for onboarding and offboarding resources.
  • Ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Sector Experience:
  • Leverage experience in the financial and banking sectors to drive program success.
  • Apply knowledge of development and integration projects to inform program management practices.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in program management.
  • Advocate for continuous improvement and innovation within the PMO.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, or a related field.
  • Advanced degree or certifications (e.g., PMP, PgMP) are a plus.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in managing large-scale enterprise programs.
  • Proven track record of working with senior leadership (C-Suite).
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in collaboration tools (e.g., MS Teams, Slack) and office productivity tools (e.g., MS Office Suite, Google Workspace).
  • Strong capability in creating compelling PowerPoint presentations.
• Sector Experience:
  • Experience in the financial and banking sector is highly advantageous.
  • Experience with development and integration projects is a plus.
• Soft Skills:
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • High energy and the ability to motivate and lead diverse teams.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience:
  • Management consulting background.
  • Experience managing programs with teams spread across different geographies and time zones.