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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

- Ensure our projects are executed effectively and efficiently assuring delivery on time and within budget. - Developing and maintaining high standards to represent organisation by establishing best in class project management methodologies, following our internal framework, standards and tools. - Communicates to Executive Management on all projects within the organization and beyond. - Oversees the project management process including governance, team leadership, tracking and monitoring, prioritization, communication and quality controls. - The PMO Director should have a proven track record of successful project delivery, an ability to improve project management practices and substantial team leadership experience with a focus on team development. - Coach and mentor project management practitioners and share knowledge of best practices. - Seek implementation efficiencies to meet or exceed all KPIs established at project initiation. - Oversee Project Managers for delivery of projects/programs on time, within scope and on budget. - Develop, implement and govern program management processes, tools, templates & policies. - Periodic Project Reviews with Scheduling & Conducting Project Reviews. Supports Management with Regional level reviews. - Provide executive leaders with the information needed to assess and decide which improvement measures have the highest potential value, impact and strategic alignment. - Establish the PMO organization structure, hire and manage project staffing requirements in line with project objectives. - Develops and manages PM Process Governance & IT Tools. Process & Template Standardization & Digitalization and Process Improvement Projects Process Audits in Solution & Project Overview Dashboard. - Coordinate project deliverables with Project Managers, Regional Directors and support contractors in a direct and indirect reporting structure. - Track and provide project status and audit reports. Monitor compliance with project Policies, Standards and Compliances. Apply Save Save Pro Insights

We are seeking a highly organized and motivated Project Manager to lead and execute projects from initiation through to completion. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget.

AHEAD builds platforms for digital business. By weaving together advances in cloud infrastructure, automation and analytics, and software delivery, we help enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation. AtAHEAD, we prioritize creating a culture of belonging,where all perspectives and voices are represented, valued, respected, and heard. We create spaces to empower everyone to speak up, make change, and drive the culture at AHEAD. We are an equal opportunity employer,anddo not discriminatebased onan individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, maritalstatus,or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived. We embraceall candidatesthatwillcontribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas andperspectives atAHEAD. Project Manager The Project Manager is responsible for management of assigned technical projects. The Project Managers duties include facilitating coaching and mentoring to the junior project management staff. The Project Manager executes day-to-day management of assigned project segments. In addition, the Project Manager manages the group of projects as a whole, providing a single point of knowledge and control for the aggregate effort. Roles and Responsibilities Plan and coordinate all aspects of technical projects from initiation through delivery. Ensure service delivery success and customer satisfaction through effective project management. Manage project initiation activities, which include the identification of contractual obligations, client needs and goals, existing situations, and necessary contacts. Gain access to existing information as needed. Develop, define, and execute project plans, project scope, activities, schedules, budgets and deliverables. Identify needed resources for projects while defining and assigning major project roles. Coordinate activities and tasks among project team members, other internal departments, and client or vendor/subcontractor organizations as needed to meet project goals, and ensures project completion is on schedule, within budget constraints, and of the appropriate quality standards for the project scope. Assign and monitor work of project team, providing technical and analytical support and direction. Interface with clients on technical matters as needed. Manage project risks, issues/problems, and activity progress to ensure project goals (e.g., deadline, scope and quality) are achieved. Assist with problem resolution or risk mitigation as needed. Manage the integration of vendor/subcontractor tasks as well as track and review vendor/subcontractor deliverables, if appropriate for the project. Serve as liaison between technical and non-technical teams and vendor/subcontractor organizations to ensure all project targets and requirements are met. Conduct project closure activities to formalize and communicate the project acceptance, handover documentation, and ongoing activities. This includes completing a post-implementation review to identify areas of improvement. Directly oversee employees assigned to project. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function. Identify project management coordination process gaps or areas for improvement. Recommends and implements solutions. Utilize Ahead systems (PSA, etc.) to maintain updated project information. Assist in presales efforts including OA, SOWs, and customer presentations. Develop customer relationships and aids in identifying additional sales opportunities. Qualifications Strong ability to independently manage medium to high risk, high complexity, and high client visibility projects. Knowledgeable of project management standards, processes, procedures and guidelines using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies Knowledgeable of industry project management best practices (i.e., Project Management Body of Knowledge - PMBOK). Knowledgeable of the company's products and services. Solid understanding of various types of IT project methodologies and life cycles (e.g., conversions, incremental, rapid delivery, classic or traditional waterfall phases of analysis, design, development, testing, and implementation) and the correct project application. Excellent analysis, problem-solving, team, conflict management, and time management skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Must have experience with data center infrastructure hardware and/or software. Possess advanced skills in the use of project management software. Demonstrate ability to manage project budgets and timelines. Must be adept with the use of negotiation techniques to reach agreement when there are widely-differing viewpoints. Effectively facilitate interaction with executive level clients. Able to consistently set clear expectations, manage team performance, and build high morale among team members. Successfully maintain confidentiality and carry out assignments that are sensitive in nature. Why AHEAD: Through our daily work and internal groups like Moving Women AHEAD and RISE AHEAD, we value and benefit from diversity of people, ideas, experience, and everything in between. We fuel growth by stacking our office with top-notch technologies in a multi-million-dollar lab, by encouraging cross department training and development, sponsoring certifications and credentials for continued learning. USA Employment Benefits include - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - 401(k) - Paid company holidays - Paid time off - Paid parental and caregiver leave - Plus more! See benefits https://www.aheadbenefits.com/ for additional details. The compensation range indicated in this posting reflects the On-Target Earnings (OTE) for this role, which includes a base salary and any applicable target bonus amount. This OTE range may vary based on the candidates relevant experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Role & responsibilities Evaluate project inquiries for feasibility and conducted thorough assessments to ensure alignment with company capabilities and objectives. Coordinate for scientific discussions and goals pertaining to bioavailability / bioequivalence (BABE) studies with customers. Coordinate with sponsor and cross functional team members for finalization of CDA, MSA, Rate Contracts and other project related contracts and agreements. Plan, schedule and Track project timelines and deliverables. Project management of customer projects for a wide range of generics for BA/BE and Phase I studies. Established excellent working relationships with clients across different geographic. Coordinated communication with customers and representing QPS project management and operation team, ensuring client satisfaction and retention. Gather customer requirements and effectively communicate them to internal teams for seamless collaboration. Assist and participate in client visits, pre-qualification audits and regulatory audits Candidate with experience from CRO Industry will be added advantage Preferred candidate profile can send to hr@qpsbioserve.com at the earliest

lead and/or take ownership of proposal sections of major strategic opportunities. lead the coordination and preparation of professionally produced within customer defined timeframes for proposals with various internal stakeholders. Lead and/or support planning and development of presentations and interviews coordinate, write, edit/tailor, and perform research for non-technical proposal sections; ensure compliance; proactively identify, communicate, and mitigate potential issues/variances Lead proposal kick-off meetings and other milestone meetings Understand business objectives, priorities, and sales strategy, especially as they relate to the proposal process Facilitate the proposal strategy meeting, with the business development manager/senior executive and other SME proposal contributors, to establish a clear strategy (based on customer & competitive analysis) and to storyboard proposal content May act as a group resource and trainer for best practices, policies, and procedures Once a proposal has been submitted, identify new content that may be re-usable via the teams pre-written content library Suggest, lead and contribute to projects to improve the organization s proposal management capabilities Maintaining the Pipeline proposals and updating the same on real time on an online platform for reporting and dashboard preparation. Project Management - for continuous connect with project procedures and process Involve in Project Initiation phase for Kick-off meeting with client and other stakeholders and lay down the tailor-made project processes. Act as a Project Coordinator during the Preconstruction phase (Design coordination, procurement management, Stakeholder management) to drive the initiation phase and handover the same to the site-based resource once they get on board. Qualifications Master s degree from an accredited university in Project Management 2-5 years of industry experience, preferably in the PMC Strong capability in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to prioritize and communicate what is most important for the success of the business Able to work effectively on multiple, concurrent projects Good purchasing empathy (able to read between the lines of the RFP to identify the customer s drivers) Have a in depth knowledge of Project process and well versed with MIS reporting in a project Quick learner, deadline oriented and fun to work with!

Enhancing ServiceNow capability and capacity in CIT to deliver on Informatics roadmap The Platform Analyst is a SME with Deep domain, functional and technical skills of related processes and platform(s). The person is involved in E2E application life cycle management teaming up with Business Process Owners, Solution Architects, Platform Solution Managers and Project Managers. The activities for a Platform Analyst include ideation, feasibility studies, roadmap development, project initiation, estimation, design, user story creation, backlog creation, build, test, validation, deployment, maintenance, operations and decommissioning of the applications including continuous improvement cycles ensuring the right quality and performance levels. The scope that a specific Platform Analyst is different for every single Platform Analyst and covers multiple dimensions, sometimes a Platform Analyst will be more a generalist cross processes/platforms and sometimes a Platform Analyst will be more a specialist with deep process/platform knowledge for a certain sub domain Youre the right fit if: Minimum 8 years of experience with Bachelors in areas such as Solution Design and Architecture, DevOps Practices, IT Platforms Performance Optimization or equivalent OR no prior experience required with Masters Degree. Minimum Bachelors / Masters Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or equivalent. Enhancing ServiceNow capability and capacity in CIT to deliver on Informatics roadmap

lead the coordination and preparation of professionally produced within customer defined timeframes for proposals with various internal stakeholders Position - Assistant Manager - Proposal development & management Vertical - Project Development Services, Investors Responsibilities Business Development lead and/or take ownership of proposal sections of major strategic opportunities. lead the coordination and preparation of professionally produced within customer defined timeframes for proposals with various internal stakeholders. Lead and/or support planning and development of presentations and interviews coordinate, write, edit/tailor, and perform research for non-technical proposal sections; ensure compliance; proactively identify, communicate, and mitigate potential issues/variances Lead proposal kick-off meetings and other milestone meetings Understand business objectives, priorities, and sales strategy, especially as they relate to the proposal process Facilitate the proposal strategy meeting, with the business development manager/senior executive and other SME proposal contributors, to establish a clear strategy (based on customer & competitive analysis) and to storyboard proposal content May act as a group resource and trainer for best practices, policies, and procedures Once a proposal has been submitted, identify new content that may be re-usable via the teams pre-written content library Suggest, lead and contribute to projects to improve the organization s proposal management capabilities Maintaining the Pipeline proposals and updating the same on real time on an online platform for reporting and dashboard preparation. Project Management - for continuous connect with project procedures and process Involve in Project Initiation phase for Kick-off meeting with client and other stakeholders and lay down the tailor-made project processes. Act as a Project Coordinator during the Preconstruction phase (Design coordination, procurement management, Stakeholder management) to drive the initiation phase and handover the same to the site-based resource once they get on board. Qualifications Master s degree from an accredited university in Project Management 2-5 years of industry experience, preferably in the PMC Strong capability in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to prioritize and communicate what is most important for the success of the business Able to work effectively on multiple, concurrent projects Good purchasing empathy (able to read between the lines of the RFP to identify the customer s drivers) Have a in depth knowledge of Project process and well versed with MIS reporting in a project Quick learner, deadline oriented and fun to work with! INCO: Cushman & Wakefield

1.Supporting consistently regional BD managers by providing end to end business proposals support from initiation until submission to meet clients needs and objectives. 2.To coordinate internally with scientific staff and other stakeholders to develop project outline, cost, timeline and propose price for the final proposal compilation within the given Turn Around Time(TAT). 3.Monitor proposals/RFIs deadlines and ensure that company s meets their commitments. 4.Strategic thinking is essential for identifying opportunities, understanding client requirements, and positioning proposals effectively. 5. Project initiation and coordination with project management team and other internal stakeholders on site. ",

Role : Sr Project Engineer Exp:4.5- 8 years Location: Gurugram Essential duties & responsibilities: Contribute to the development of the project charter and/or develop sub-project charter and management plan. Recommend trade offs within project. • Assist in defining and managing project scope; review with manager for approval. Outline major workstreams. • Complete assigned tasks according to established timeline. Assist in the development of a detailed project Gantt chart. Manage a sub-project timeline. • Collaborate with supervisor and/or project PM to establish sub-project budget. Monitor and maintain costs within budget. • Partner with sub-project teams to establish project Quality Plans. Monitor and maintain plans. • Create a risk register and management plan for the sub-project. Identify, analyse and understand project risks and develop sub-project risk response plan. • Participate in the development of a Procurement Management Plan. • Develop a sub-project team list with cross-functional staffing requirements. Define the role, responsibility, and deliverables for each team member. Work with project or program manager to provide input to functional performance reviews. • Create a Stakeholder register for the sub-project and assist in the preparation of a Stakeholder management plan. • Support the development of a project communications management plan or develop a sub-project communications plan. • Additional role-specific technical areas of responsibilities may be added as deemed necessary by the local hiring manager. • Gains stakeholder trust, and maintains open communication channels with stakeholders, including development teams and sponsors • Stays calm under pressure timelines and seeks to add additional responsibility where appropriate to have an impact outside of core role Interested candidates can share their resume at divya@beanhr.com