Strategic PMO Lead

Your roleAs a Strategic PMO Lead, your mission is to lead the Project Management Office (PMO), ensuring the successful delivery of projects across the organisation. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent leadership skills and a proven track record in managing complex global projectsThe divisional Project Management Office (PMO) is the engine of transformation, driving efficiency, scalability, and excellence across our division. As a strategic enabler of the Division’s Operations strategy, it ensures that every initiative aligns with the strategic objectives, turning vision into operational reality and creating tangible results.

You will report to Dominic Maleike Head of Operational ExcellenceYou willLead and standardize PMO practices across operations, ensuring consistent project governance, risk management, and alignment with business strategy. Oversee strategic initiative execution, ensuring timely delivery, cost-effectiveness, and realization of business benefits (SQDCPE). Drive stakeholder engagement through clear reporting, executive-level communication, and collaboration across global teams. Develop and lead the PMO team, building capability, managing performance, and ensuring succession planningPromote continuous improvement, leveraging best practices and technology to enhance project outcomes and operational excellence.

To succeed, you will needHave proven Experience in Complex Manufacturing Projects5+ years leading large-scale programs, especially in business transformation, continuous improvement, or product transfer. Have strong Project Management Expertise Skilled in risk management, budgeting, scheduling, and use of project management tools/methodologies. Have excellent Communication & Stakeholder EngagementStrong verbal and written English; ability to influence and negotiate at all levels, including executive. Have analytical and Problem-Solving SkillsAble to assess complex requirements, identify key phases/workstreams, and develop practical solutions.

Have leadership and Team/Third-Party ManagementProven ability to lead teams and manage third-party service providers to deliver results and valuYou don’t need to tick every box to be suitable – a willingness to learn goes a long way.

So, if you keep reading and feel inspired, always applyIt’s a Bonus If YouHave adaptability and Flexibility to changing project requirements and environments, and to handle unexpected challenges effectivelyRemain calm under pressure and has the ability to find creative and pragmatic solutionsAre willing to look for / explore new solutions or methodsHave flexibility to travel to multiple business locations nationally and internationally on a regular basis (Have ability to manage performance of 3rd party service providers, to ensure services deliver value for money Have time Management and Multitasking Ability Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

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