PMO Lead

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Pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a global medical products and technologies company, focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions. With more than 10,000 colleagues, we provide our products and services in around 90 countries. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]'s revenues in 2024 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC).

Position Overview

This position requires a leader with a broad cross-functional background and experience in Global Business Services (CBS) and Continuous Improvement and Project Management. Supporting Head of PMO for driving overarching strategic direction.

Key Responsibilities

• Align projects with overall CBS strategy
• Manage interdependencies and coordination across projects
• Runs an extensive program of change within a business
• Demonstrates ability to manage several teams with several projects
• Interview users and Business stakeholders to gather requirements
• Implements operational plans with measurable contribution
• Works to achieve operational targets
• May influence parties within and outside job function
• Problems solved through prior experience and analysis
• Scope may focus on strategic alignment
• Responsible for delegating work and reviewing others' work
• Ability to showcase data to align stakeholders
• Explains policies, practices and procedures
• Collaborate with other parts of CBS
• Ensure project portfolio remains in tune with business objectives
• Highlight and track key risks
• Identify lessons learnt and refine PMO processes
• Act as coach/mentor
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation
• Act as communication channel between business and Project Managers
• Shares best practices throughout the Company
• Foster collaborative relationships with project leaders and senior stakeholders
• Support CI Team and Head of PMO
• Conduct workshops and training programs
• Demonstrate proven ability to simplify strategy
• Experience delivering business results and building competency in lean methods
• Work with broad range of management levels
• Responsible for making moderate improvements to processes, systems or products
• Enhance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership

Skills & Experience

• Good understanding of the organization’s vision, mission and strategy
• Ability to distil situations and come up with options
• Understanding of project and programme management
• Leadership skills including communication, presentation, dealing with ambiguity
• Broad understanding of the business, markets, customer base
• Proven problem-solving and negotiation capabilities
• Demonstrate influence skills
• Demonstrated ability to drive projects to completion through others
• Must have ability to inspire others
• Able to interact with senior executives
• Good analytic skills with understanding of project valuation and risk assessment

Qualifications/Education

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in technical engineering
• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience implementing multiple projects
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of relevant tools and methodologies
• Demonstrated experience of Complex Project Management with knowledge in CBS operations
• PMP/PRINCE II or equivalent certification a plus
• Ability to organize, plan, execute and report independently
• Strong communication and presentation skills essential
• Requires well-developed knowledge of job area and early-management leadership
• Statistical knowledge is a plus
• Experience in managing improvement initiatives (e.g. Six Sigma, LEAN)
• Experience in Scrum methodology is an advantage
• Knowledge of Technology: MS Office, SAP is an advantage
• Must have strong communication and presentation skills
• Must have a team-player mindset

Principal Contacts

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]'s Global Business Services Functions including Finance, HR and IT

Travel Requirements

Position may involve travel up to 20% of the time within Europe and International. Most trips will include overnight travel.

Language Skills Required

• Speaking: English
• Writing/Reading: English
• Additional languages are a plus.

Working Conditions

Hybrid Working, 1 day per week in the office (Friday)

Special Factors

Role may need to adjust up to 2 hours to follow the timezone of the country or country Holidays

Equal Opportunities

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] provides equal employment opportunities for all. No discrimination based on race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, genetic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law.

Contact

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