PMO Head
Posted:
Thursday, 17 July 2025
Valid Thru:
Saturday, 16 August 2025
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07/17/2025 19:16:22
Location:
Bangalore, KA, , IN
Industry:
Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category:
13-0000.00 - Business and Financial Operations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME
Schneider Electric is hiring!
Description:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced
Head of PMO to lead and manage our Project Management Office. This pivotal role is responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of strategic initiatives, strengthening project governance, and driving operational excellence across the organization. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in project and program management, strong leadership capabilities, and a proven track record of establishing and scaling PMO functions.
Key Responsibilities: - Strategic Leadership:
Develop and implement the PMO strategy in alignment with organizational goals and business priorities. - Governance & Standards:
Establish and enforce project management methodologies, governance frameworks, standards, and best practices across all projects. Ensure compliance with project management tools and applications. - Portfolio Management:
Oversee the entire project portfolio to ensure alignment with strategic objectives, optimal resource utilization, and effective risk management. - Performance Monitoring:
Monitor project performance using key metrics such as month-on-month revenue forecasts, revenue recognition, UER/UBR tracking, backlog validation, invoicing, collections, and compliance. Ensure timely and accurate reporting through dashboards and executive summaries. - Stakeholder Engagement:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, senior executives, external partners, and regional project leaders to ensure project alignment and success. - Team Management:
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing PMO team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. - Continuous Improvement:
Drive process enhancements and lead the implementation of new initiatives, including digital tools, updated processes, and mandates from the Central PMO. Promote knowledge sharing and integrate lessons learned across the PMO.
QualificationsEducation: - Bachelor's degree in engineering, or a related field is required.
- Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) is preferred.
- Professional certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional), PRINCE2 are strongly preferred
Experience: - Minimum 12-15 years of progressive experience in project and program management with reputed Organizations.
- At least 5 years in a leadership role within a PMO or similar strategic function.
- Proven experience in:
- Establishing and scaling PMO functions in mid-to-large organizations.
- Managing complex, cross-functional project portfolios.
- Implementing project governance frameworks and performance metrics.
- Leading digital transformation or enterprise-wide change initiatives.
- Strong background in both traditional (Waterfall) and Agile/Hybrid project management methodologies.
- Hands-on experience with project management tools such as MS Project or similar platforms.
Schedule: Full-time
Req: 009HBO
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