Pmo Manager - Top Tier Fsp

Purpose

• Lead the oversight and management of projects, emphasizing evaluation and benefits realization, resource management, and governance best practices.
  
• Play a pivotal role in driving project efficiency and alignment with strategic organizational objectives.
  
• Ensure optimal utilization of resources and foster a culture of excellence in project execution.
  
• Contribute to the organization's success by delivering projects that yield tangible benefits and adhere to industry-leading standards.
  

Accountability:

Evaluation and Benefits:

• 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.
  

Resource Management:

• 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.
  

Governance and Best Practices:

• 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.
  

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
  
• PMP certification or equivalent (PRINCE2, AGILEPM) is essential, other certification (e.G. ITIL, AGILE, COBIT, LEAN) is an advantage.
  
• Strong experience in project evaluation, benefits realization, resource management, and governance.
  
• A minimum of 5 years' relevant experience in IT project management with minimum of 3 years in PMO operations
  
• 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 levelling, and allocation optimization.
  
• Thorough knowledge of governance frameworks, compliance standards, and industry regulations relevant to project management.
  
• Strategic Thinking:
  Ability to align project objectives with overall organizational strategy and drive projects towards desired outcomes.
  
• Leadership:
  Strong leadership and team management skills to guide and inspire project teams to achieve high-performance results.
  
• Decision-making:
  Skill in making informed decisions, balancing risks and benefits while considering the broader organizational impact.
  
• Communication:
  Exceptional communication skills to convey complex concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  
• Continuous Improvement:
  A commitment to staying updated with industry trends, adapting methodologies, and refining best practices to enhance project management excellence.