PMO Lead / PMO Specialist

Role Overview

The PMO Lead / Specialist serves as a critical bridge between organizational strategy and project execution . This role ensures that all projects and programs are aligned with the companys strategic objectives and are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget . The role requires strong engagement with executive leadership, engineering teams, and business stakeholders to drive execution excellence and measurable business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic & Executive Responsibilities

• Align project and program portfolios with the companys strategic vision and business goals.
• Provide regular, concise reporting to C-level executives on project status, risks, dependencies, and resource utilization.
• Develop executive dashboards and performance reports to support informed decision-making.
• Identify portfolio-level risks, interdependencies, and opportunities for optimization or growth.
• Support leadership in prioritization, governance, and investment decisions across projects.

2. Engineering & Technical Responsibilities

• Partner with engineering and technical teams to plan, prioritize, and execute project deliverables.
• Ensure technical feasibility, appropriate resource allocation, and adherence to delivery timelines.
• Establish, implement, and continuously improve project management frameworks, tools, and processes.
• Monitor technical dependencies, bottlenecks, delivery risks, and quality assurance metrics.
• Promote best practices in delivery, documentation, and continuous improvement.

3. Business & Operational Responsibilities

• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure projects deliver measurable business value.
• Track budgets, forecasts, ROI, and key performance indicators (KPIs) across all initiatives.
• Translate complex technical project updates into clear business insights for stakeholders.
• Lead stakeholder communication, risk mitigation, and change management activities.
• Ensure compliance with governance standards, policies, and reporting requirements.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to translate vision into actionable execution plans.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).
• Strong analytical skills with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and KPI tracking.
• Solid technical understanding to effectively collaborate with engineering teams.
• Proactive risk management, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field .
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in project or program management within multi-functional environments.
• Proven experience working with executive leadership and translating strategy into execution.