PMO Director

27 مارس، 2023

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Our Mission is to Simplify Life. We are looking to Simplify and automate complex decision-making for customer-centric industries, like Utilities, Financial Services, Logistics, and commerce, that drive the world's economies and you have the chance to join the revolution. We are trying to solve huge challenges in today's enterprise that are directly impacting the employee and customer experience.

What can we promise you:

You’ll join a global family of awesome, passionate people that are working together to build a sustainable, scalable ecosystem committed to using logic to create a better experience.
We want you to help us become better. You will be empowered to drive change and innovate.
That we will invest in you. We will give you the opportunity to master your domain and drive excellence.

Job Summary:

The Director of Project Management Office (PMO) is responsible for Avertra’s overall project management function, providing leadership, integration, and management of PMO processes and functions to improve the consistency and efficiency of the Organization's project delivery. Additionally, directing the development, planning, and execution of projects that make use of information technology solutions, guidelines, benchmarks, and best practices. Ensure project efforts match customer expectations for contracted time, cost, and performance. Additionally, collect input throughout the project lifetime and provide mentorship and coaching on agile best practices in line with MiFlow (Avertra’s Low Code Agile Methodology).

Job Responsibilities:

Project Management & Governance:

Run and optimize the PMO role and operating model (e.g. centralized or decentralized, areas of focus).
Set standards for project management capabilities, including certifications and qualifications for Project Managers, and success measurement. criteria, methodologies, tools to be used, etc.
Create a ‘Centre of Excellence’ to nurture project management practitioners and share knowledge of industry best practices.
Monitor compliance with policies and standards.
Comfortable in Hybrid Waterfall/Agile methodologies.
Stickler for Change Management.
High Maturity in Resource Planning and Management.
Methodical in Risk Management (FMEA preferred).

Project Management Team Leadership:

Run and optimize the PMO organization structure, hiring and managing staffing requirements in line with project objectives.
Create corporate strategies and arguments for hiring personnel to meet pipeline demands.
Report on portfolio and project progress, metrics, and risks.
Oversee the delegation of work to Project Managers, Program Managers, and Business Analysts.
Set annual performance targets for individuals and the team and conduct performance reviews.
Coach junior team members in the disciplines of Project Management.
Strengthen the value propositions for Avertra’s Products & Services, actively participate in client conferences, technical delivery meetings, steering teams, presentations, and other customer events.

Project Tracking & Monitoring:

Track and provide project status and audit reports.
Manage the risk, issue, and change resolution process, and work with other leaders to take corrective action as needed.
Oversee Project Managers for the delivery of projects/programs on time, within the scope, and on budget.

Project Prioritization:

Provide executive leaders with the information needed to assess which proposals have the highest potential value, impact, and strategic alignment.
Interface with executives to define project priorities and implementation opportunities and challenges, and keep them up to date with project risks and opportunities.

Skills

Needed Competencies:

• Critical thinker

• Growth mindset

• Entrepreneur mindset

• Strategist and tenacious in delivery

• Self-starter

• Excellent communicator

• Manage & Develop People

• Optimize Business Outcomes

• Inspire Direction & Purpose

• Demonstrate Accountability

• Communicate Effectively

• Plan and Prioritize

• Work Collaboratively

• Influence and Negotiate

• Project Management

• Passionate about automation

• Data driven and familiar with statistical tools and methods to generate insights and recommendations

• Time Management

• Business Acumen

Education:

Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Engineering Certificates:

PMP
Agile certification from a reputable methodology provider (Scrum Alliance, SAFe)
SixSigma Green Belt (minimum) DMAIC/DFSS

Experience:

4+ years in a similar role
6+ years in leadership
10+ years in Project Management functions
Ran 3+ Major Programs in a CI/CD environment (4+ Years)
Worked in ITIL processes in a Software continuous deployment environment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Track record of developing, executing, and achieving tactical and strategic initiatives through active leadership that positively impact global business plans, operating profits, practices, policies, and procedures.
Expert-level knowledge of project and change management and associated methodologies, techniques, processes, and approaches (e.g. Project and Portfolio Management Methodology – PPM).
Budget, cost, and profitability management skills.
Knowledge of resource management tools.
Credibility as a senior-level project leader.
Strategic Thinking: Ability to juggle multiple goals and deadlines in the context of the big picture.
Team Leadership & Development: Ability to mentor, coach, and effectively transfer expertise to others.
Facilitation, Negotiation & Problem Resolution Skills: Ability to build a strong network and relationships at executive levels with technology and solutions, customers, and vendor groups.
Resilience and resourcefulness.
Exposure to low-code delivery.
Speaks impeccable English.