Sr. Director - Program Management Office Leader

SummaryThe Program Management Office Leader acts as a trusted advisor, strategic partner, and operational leader, supporting the C Level Leader in driving the organisation’s learning and development agenda. This role requires a blend of strategic insight, program management expertise, and strong interpersonal skills to ensure the seamless execution of learning initiatives across the organisation.Provides strategic and operational support to drive cross-functional alignment, oversee programme governance, and ensure the delivery of key initiatives across L&D and Delivery Excellence team such as the L&D platform build, intellectual property development, and BU engagement. Helps in sustaining momentum, managing interdependencies, and enabling data-driven decision-makingRoles And ResponsibilitiesStrategic Planning and Alignment: Collaborate with the C Level Leader to develop, implement, and monitor learning strategies that align with organisational goals and business objectives.Project Management: Lead and oversee key learning and development projects, ensuring timely delivery, resource optimisation, and measurable outcomes.Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact between the C Level Leader’s office and internal/external stakeholders, facilitating communication and managing expectations.Executive Support: Prepare executive briefs, reports, presentations, and analytics to support C Level Leader in decision-making and board-level discussions.Change Management: Support the C Level Leader in leading organisational change initiatives related to talent development, digital learning transformation, and culture building.Performance Tracking: Develop and maintain dashboards and metrics to monitor the effectiveness of learning programmes and interventions.Processes: Improve current processes and optimize organizational procedures for efficiency and productivityRequired SkillsExceptional organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in preparing reports, presentations, and executive summaries.High degree of emotional intelligence, influencing, and stakeholder management.Ability to work collaboratively and cross-functionally across departments and with senior leadership.Experience in data analysis and generating decision making insightsStrong leadership and mentoring capabilities.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering, or a related field.18+ years of experience in learning and development, strategy, consulting, or program management roles.Prior experience working directly with C-suite executives or in a Program Office Mgmt. leader capacity will be an added advantage.