Description

Project Management lead

(Senior Manager Level Location: Switzerland Level: Senior Manager (10 years of experience)

The New Consumer Health Company is seeking a **PMO Lead** This critical role will guide and manage the Project Management Office (PMO) within the procurement function, overseeing a broad portfolio of projects and ensuring alignment with strategic goals. The ideal candidate has a robust background in project management, procurement, and data technology, with experience in intake processes, design thinking, demand management, and team leadership.
As a member of the PMO team, you will help drive innovation and operational excellence for brands like Tylenol®, Neutrogena®, JOHNSON's®, and Listerine®, contributing to a portfolio that supports procurement's digital transformation journey.
Position Overview

The PMO Lead will manage the intake, prioritisation, and execution of projects across the procurement function, ensuring that each project aligns with business goals and resource capacity. This role requires expertise in change control, demand management, capacity planning, and cross-functional collaboration. A strong understanding of procurement, data technology, and design thinking principles is essential to lead strategic initiatives and continuously improve PMO processes.
Key Responsibilities:

- Project Intake & Prioritisation: Oversee the project intake process, assessing new project requests and aligning them with business priorities and resource availability. Implement design thinking practices to refine project proposals.

- Demand & Capacity Management: Lead demand management and capacity planning for the PMO, ensuring resource allocation aligns with project needs and organisational goals.

- Change Control & Governance: Establish and enforce change control standards, maintaining project stability and adaptability. Ensure compliance with organisational governance frameworks.

- Portfolio Management: Manage a diverse portfolio of procurement and data-related projects, ensuring that each aligns with company objectives. Track project performance, adjusting priorities as needed to maximise impact.

- Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with key stakeholders across procurement, IT, and finance to understand their needs and ensure project alignment. Act as the primary liaison between the PMO and other business functions.

- Project Coordination & Oversight: Provide oversight to project coordinators, ensuring projects are executed according to timeline, scope, and budget. Support project managers in addressing risks, resolving issues, and optimising performance.

- Team Leadership & Development: Manage and mentor a team of project managers and coordinators, fostering professional growth and a collaborative environment focused on efficiency and innovation.

- Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process optimisation within the PMO, implementing best practices in project management, data governance, and portfolio management.
Key Experiences:

- Extensive experience in **project management** within procurement or supply chain functions, with a focus on data-driven and technology-based projects.

- Strong knowledge of **project portfolio management**, including demand and capacity planning.

- Proven expertise in **change control**, governance, and process optimisation.

- Proficiency in **design thinking** methodologies to enhance project intake and stakeholder engagement.

- Experience managing **cross-functional projects**, with a demonstrated ability to engage and collaborate with diverse business units.

- Familiarity with **procurement technology stacks** and ERP systems like SAP, as well as data management principles.

- Solid understanding of **data governance** and the role of data in procurement transformation.
Qualifications:

- Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management, procurement, or a related field, with a focus on digital transformation and strategic project oversight.

- Bachelor's degree in **Business Administration**, Project Management, Supply Chain, or a related field. A master's degree or certification (e.g., PMP) is highly desirable.

- Proficiency in project management software and tools for data analysis, planning, and reporting.

- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and align multiple stakeholders.

- Fluency in English, with strong written and spoken communication skills.