PMO Lead / Sr. PMO Executive

Role Brief:

As part of the PMO team, this role will take ownership of project planning, tracking, and governance activities, while contributing to the improvement of project delivery standards and practices. You will play a critical role in ensuring transparency, consistency, and control across all projects under the PMOs purview.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Lead or co-lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of multiple projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and timelines.
• Work closely with project stakeholders and cross-functional teams to define scopes, track progress, manage risks, and address dependencies.
• Prepare, review, and manage project documentation, including project charters, schedules, reports, dashboards, and presentations.
• Facilitate project meetings, drive agenda creation, ensure stakeholder engagement, and maintain accurate meeting records.
• Manage and update project management tools (e.g., JIRA, MS Project, or similar) to maintain visibility into timelines, tasks, and milestones.
• Implement and promote project management best practices, frameworks, and standards across teams.
• Support portfolio-level reporting and insights for leadership, ensuring clarity on project statuses, KPIs, and risks.
• Contribute to the development of PMO processes, templates, and knowledge assets to enhance team efficiency and governance.
• Mentor junior team members or new PMO staff as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Management, or a related field.
• 6–7+ years of total experience
• Proven ability to manage and support medium to large-scale projects across cross-functional environments.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and project management software (JIRA, MS Project, or similar).
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) and lifecycle stages.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments and seniority levels.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and deliver under tight deadlines.
• Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) is strongly preferred.