Project Management Office (PMO) | Jobs at Cuculus GmbH Project Management Office (PMO) Shape the utilities market of the future with us! In today s fast-evolving and competitive landscape, a Project Management Office (PMO) plays a pivotal role in transforming how organizations deliver value through projects and programs. By aligning project execution with strategic goals, establishing standardized processes, and ensuring optimal use of resources, a PMO enables organizations including those in the utilities sector to respond with agility, efficiency, and precision to changing market conditions. With a focus on governance, transparency, and strategic alignment, a PMO is key to driving innovation, optimizing workflows, and preparing the business to face market disruptions head-on. Be a part of this transformative journey and help shape the utilities market of the future through robust project governance and strategic delivery excellence. What is the role about? The role of a PMO is to: Establish and maintain project management standards, processes, and best practices . Ensure efficient and consistent project execution across the organization. Align projects and programs with business strategies and goals . Facilitate resource optimization, project governance, and knowledge sharing . Enable real-time visibility , track key KPIs, and improve decision-making with data-driven insights. Support workflow, stakeholder, and risk management throughout the project lifecycle. The PMO function also involves defining methodologies , managing resource capacity , ensuring project prioritization , and setting up a centralized repository of project knowledge to future-proof the workforce and improve organizational resilience. Required skills and qualifications Candidates should ideally have familiarity or experience with the following: Understanding of different PMO types (Project, Program, Portfolio, and Enterprise PMO). Exposure to functional classifications : Supportive, Controlling, Directive, and Enterprise-level PMOs. Deep knowledge of PMO roles : Director, Manager, Analyst, Consultant, and Administrator. Resource Planning & Optimization Project Governance and Prioritization Workflow Management and Automation Stakeholder Communication and Engagement Capacity Planning and Forecasting Performance Measurement using KPIs Knowledge Management and Training Programs Proficiency in using PMO tools, templates, and reporting systems. Understanding of PMO vs. Project Manager roles and their interrelationship. Preferred skills and qualifications Bachelor of Engineering (EE/EC/CS/IS) What s in for you? Joining or leading a PMO presents various professional and organizational benefits: Enhanced project visibility across the enterprise via centralized systems. Reduced project resourcing costs through proactive planning and efficient allocation. Increased profitability and on-time delivery by aligning resources at project initiation. Optimal utilization of workforce and assets , preventing both burnout and inefficiency. Empowered decision-making using predictive analytics and KPI-driven dashboards. Business resilience through agile workforce planning, mitigating market volatility. Opportunity to drive strategic transformation and make a tangible impact in shaping the future of project delivery, especially within critical industries like utilities and infrastructure

Project Delivery Head Smart Metering (IT Stack) Fixed-term (UK and Ireland), Full-time Bengaluru, India Shape the utilities market of the future with us! Job Summary: We are seeking a highly experienced Project Delivery Head to lead the end-to-end delivery of large-scale Smart Metering projects under RDSS, managing the entire IT stack comprising Head-End System (HES), Meter Data Management (MDM), and Cloud Infrastructure. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in managing million-meter deployments, driving integration with critical third-party systems such as Billing Systems, Workforce Management, and Consumer Portals, and delivering with precision in alignment with customer expectations and revenue goals. Location : Bengaluru Experience Required : 20+ years Working Hours: Full-time (40 hours/week) Start Date: Immediate/One month What is the role about Key Responsibilities: Program Delivery Management: Technical Functional Oversight: Stakeholder Management: Revenue Financial Accountability: Team Leadership: Lead and own the delivery of complex smart metering projects across all IT layers HES, MDM, WFM, Consumer Portal ,Cloud Infra. Manage end-to-end project lifecycle: planning, design, implementation, testing, integration, and go-live Develop and maintain detailed project plans using Microsoft Project (advanced level). Oversee milestone tracking, resource planning, risk assessment, and mitigation strategies. Demonstrate strong understanding of DLMS , HES MDM use cases, configurations, and performance metrics. Direct integration efforts with Billing Systems, Workforce Management Tools, Consumer Portals, etc. Collaborate with architects and functional leads to ensure technical alignment across systems. Act as the key point of contact for senior leadership from client organizations. Drive regular governance meetings with customer leadership teams and internal stakeholders. Proactively communicate risks, delays, or change requests and recommend resolutions. Drive revenue recognition as per project delivery milestones and contract terms. Monitor project budgets, cost variance, and ensure timely collection of payments from clients. Ensure adherence to financial compliance, billing cycles, and invoicing schedules. Lead and mentor a team of Project Managers across various domains. Prioritize tasks, resolve conflicts, and manage team performance and productivity. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Required skills and qualifications Required Qualifications Skills: Bachelor s or master s degree in electrical engineering or computer science, or related field. Minimum 20 years of experience in IT program management in the Energy Utilities sector specific from Metering Domain Must have executed large Smart Metering projects under the RDSS scheme (India). Proven track record of managing multi-vendor, high-scale IT deployments for utilities. Strong domain expertise in AMI systems (HES/MDM) and cloud-native architectures. Expertise in Microsoft Project (Advanced level) and project delivery frameworks (e.g., PMP, Prince2 preferred). In-depth knowledge of integration protocols, data flows, and business process orchestration. Exceptional communication, leadership, and customer relationship management skills. Preferred skills and qualifications Preferred Certifications: PMP / Prince2 / Agile PM Certification Cloud Certifications , added advantage