project portfolio manager

GE Vernova

<div><div><div>Strategize, plan, manage and deliver GA project portfolio in the Cluster / sub region from transfer through to Provisional Acceptance Certificate ensuring that further business opportunities are pursued for Grid automation scope of supply driven by SQCD and LEAN approach. 
 
This is expected while delivering high levels of customer satisfaction and maximum margin value. Also, the role requires to coach and support GA Project Managers in Cluster to deliver complex Turkney projects as planned profitably and in line with customer and business line expectations. 
 
The role also, has additional focus on building the Project Closeout Team (COT) for the Cluster/sub region.<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
Job Description</h1>
Essential Responsibilities
Responsible for project delivery, profits &amp; loss accountability and customer satisfaction on varied portfolio of the projects in the cluster. Impacts project approaches for involved functions and organize the way of working. Impacts quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the team. Has significant input into priorities. Consolidate execution summary of each PM portfolio for regular reporting to the stake holders, guide PMs in the cluster and manage the workload.<ul><li>
Based on contract, develop and implement the overall strategy for execution of the project to achieve the project performance goals.</li><li>
Represents GA towards internal/ external customers; controls and manages these interfaces and relationship.</li><li>
Sets up and secure the necessary resources for project execution.</li><li>
Regularly monitors and reports the necessary KPI for Project portfolio in the Cluster.</li><li>
Shares lesson learned on project execution activities to the teams involved including OTR and ITO.</li><li>
Identify and secure additional opportunities leveraging other Grid business lines, deep customer understanding and needs, and good knowledge of GA portfolio</li><li>
Assess the Close out portfolio regularly, make a detailed COT execution plan, build KPI and monitor on a timely manner, and get the COT actions/strategy executed.</li><li>
Set-up project management plan (incl. strategy) adapted to Multi-partner and Complex environment.</li><li>
Manage the changes and adapt the objectives &amp; strategy accordingly.</li><li>
Organize and lead Project Gate reviews.</li><li>
Address project management issues (roadblocks, performance, resource gaps etc...)</li><li>
Contribute significantly to project management process improvements and delivery processes at Cluser level.</li></ul> 
Scope Management<ul><li>
Manage the entire GA project Portfolio and Close Oct activity.</li><li>
Analyze customer requirements.</li><li>
Detect errors/inconsistencies within customer requirement. Propose solutions to reduce those gaps and lead the relevant negotiations,</li><li>
TECO and COT of projects including delivering the project specific close out plan.</li></ul> 
Time Management<ul><li>
Responsible for monitoring and support PMs to execute the project on time.</li><li>
Review and ensure the Master project schedule of key projects are timely updated.</li><li>
Produce and updates list of key milestones (incl. internal/external customers).</li><li>
Anticipate on-time delivery issues (documents, measure project progress and elaborate action plan).</li></ul> 
Cost Management<ul><li>
Take responsibility for the Sales, CM, inventory, Billing &amp; Cash Collection of the overall project for GA portfolio the cluster/subregion.</li><li>
Foresee costs &amp; margins at completion, forecast early warning BCRs.</li><li>
Identify cost discrepancies.</li><li>
Develop monthly sales forecast plan of Cluster (in close cooperation with the project controller) based on PM inputs.</li><li>
Develop costs and revenue recovery plans, Risk mitigation plan.</li><li>
Optimize Costs and challenge productivity in all areas directly involved.</li></ul> 
Communication Management<ul><li>
Responsible for all aspects of communication for the project portfolio of recurring and COT.</li><li>
Ensure customer satisfaction through effective and healthy communication.</li><li>
Manage ongoing working relationships with at top decision makers to ensure creative solutions and influence decision.</li><li>
Provide reporting to customer.</li><li>
Provide reporting to management.</li></ul> 
Risk and opportunity Management<ul><li>
Conduct Risk Sessions.</li><li>
Identify and implement risk mitigation plans.</li><li>
Proactively generate and manage opportunities.</li><li>
Identify business / projects risks and opportunities.</li><li>
Define action plan with R&amp;D for quick correction of quality issues encounter by the team during project execution.</li></ul> 
Contract and Suppliers Management<ul><li>
Support for all aspects of contract management with the Customer, suppliers and partners for the overall project(s) with the support of the contract management team.</li><li>
Ensure full understanding of the Contractual requirements by project team.</li><li>
Build complex claim and VO&rsquo;s files involving different levels of Customer / Supplier(s) organization.</li><li>
Challenge &amp; negotiate T&amp;C's with the support of the contract manager, claims and VO&rsquo;s.</li><li>
Plan &amp; follow procurement &amp; delivery in coordination with procurement team and manufacturing units.</li><li>
Evaluate quality of deliveries: on-time deliveries, quality of products/systems supplied, quality of services supplied.</li><li>
Supply chain management include internal and external supplier, integration facilities, sub-suppliers.</li><li>
Support Sales and tendering teams to determine optimal execution setup/strategy for future ITO opportunities.</li><li>
Participate to business development with Sales team leading the actions on Large Turnkey segment.</li><li>
Support and coach project managers to deliver project as planned (on time, on quality with expected margin).</li><li>
Participate cum lead to Project execution review for Project portfolio in cluster/region and business line.</li><li>
Facilitate and organize RoE between the different teams (quarterly review) including COT.</li><li>
Identify action plan to improve execution on complex project with engineering and project management teams (tools, process, etc.).</li><li>
Participate to technical review with product manager to understand new features under development (NPI).</li><li>
Establish the COT dashboard with KPIs.</li></ul> 
Required Qualifications<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in engineering or equivalent</li><li>
Minimum of 15 years of experience in project management including experience in PM portfolio management, PM team leadership, and project close-out activities.</li><li>
A knowledge of systems integration businesses (i.e. solutions) is a must in Power, T&amp;D industry focused on Automation, Telecom and Monitoring Systems.</li><li>
Capabilities to define a strategy</li><li>
Knowledge in economic performance evaluation</li><li>
Fluency in English language</li><li>
Ability to travel across Cluster and sub-region up to 30%</li></ul> 
Desired Characteristics<ul><li>
PMP Certification</li><li>
Integrity and autonomy</li><li>
Able to shape strategy and direction</li><li>
Strong leadership and influencing skills</li><li>
Good communication and negotiation skills</li><li>
Team player and networker</li><li>
Focus on timely and cost-effective output</li><li>
Knows how to deal with figures</li><li>
Economic and cost awareness</li><li>
Ability to work, listen and convince in a multicultural environment and with functional influence in a matrix organization</li><li>
Innovative &amp; creative, major change agent</li><li>
Resilient, sees setbacks as opportunities</li><li>
Fluency in Arabic language</li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
Additional Information</h1><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>
Relocation Assistance Provided: No</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Project Management & Close Out Leader

Alfanar Projects

<div>
 
 
 Job Location - Riyadh
 
 
 
 
 Job Purpose
 
 
 
 The PMO Business Planning Manager is responsible for supporting organizational strategy execution by managing business planning activities, portfolio governance, performance tracking, and alignment of projects with strategic objectives. The role ensures effective planning, prioritization, and monitoring of initiatives across the organization through standardized PMO frameworks and reporting.
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 1. Business Planning &amp; Strategy Alignment
 
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 Lead the annual and quarterly business planning cycles in coordination with leadership teams.
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 Translate corporate strategy into portfolio initiatives, programs, and projects.
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 Ensure alignment between business objectives, budgets, and project portfolios.
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 Facilitate strategic planning workshops and cross-functional alignment sessions.
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 2. Portfolio &amp; Program Management
 
 <ul>
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 Manage the project and program portfolio pipeline including intake, prioritization, and approval processes.
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 Maintain visibility of all initiatives and ensure they support organizational goals.
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 Monitor portfolio health including timelines, resources, risks, and benefits realization.
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 3. PMO Governance &amp; Frameworks
 
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 Define and implement PMO governance models, standards, and processes.
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 Ensure compliance with project management methodologies and policies.
 </li>
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 Facilitate project stage gates, steering committee meetings, and decision forums.
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 4. Performance Management &amp; Reporting
 
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 Develop executive dashboards and reports on portfolio performance.
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 Track KPIs, milestones, risks, and benefits realization across programs.
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 Provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership for decision-making.
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 5. Financial Planning &amp; Resource Management
 
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 Support budget planning and financial tracking for strategic initiatives.
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 Monitor project financial performance and forecast resource requirements.
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 Optimize allocation of resources across projects and programs.
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 </ul>
 
 6. Stakeholder Management
 
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 Act as the central coordination point between business units, PMO, finance, and leadership.
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 Support senior executives with strategic planning data and insights.
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 Manage communications and reporting across stakeholders.
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 7. Continuous Improvement
 
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 Identify opportunities to improve PMO processes, tools, and governance.
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 Implement best practices in project portfolio management and planning.
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 Promote a culture of data-driven decision-making and performance tracking.
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 Qualifications
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, or related field
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 Master&rsquo;s degree (MBA or similar) preferred
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 PMP / PRINCE2 / PgMP / PMI-PMO-CP certifications preferred
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 Experience
 
 
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 8&ndash;15 years of experience in PMO, strategy, or business planning roles
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 Experience managing project portfolios or enterprise transformation programs
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 Strong exposure to strategic planning and performance management
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 Experience working with senior leadership and cross-functional teams
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 Why Join Alfanar Projects
 
 
 
 Since 1976, we&rsquo;ve grown and diversified our business to meet the evolving needs of a changing world. Alfanar Projects is an integrated global project developer and engineering, construction, and technology solutions provider with a robust portfolio of landmark projects across the energy, water, and infrastructure sectors.
 
 
 From Saudi Arabia to the rest of the world, we work closely with governments and partners to deliver strategic projects that support national goals and long-term visions. Our work directly contributes to sustainable development and infrastructure modernization in multiple countries.
 
 
 At the heart of our success are more than 10,000 professionals, diverse, skilled, and united by purpose. Our global teams are committed to delivering impact-driven solutions that shape a better, more sustainable future.
 
 
 
 
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PMO-Strategy Manager

O'Reilly Auto Parts

<div>IT Portfolio Analysts are responsible to track, analyze, and create highly-effective artifacts and reports on IT projects, programs, and portfolios. Responsible to support resource planning, project scheduling, and other project management activities. Will also manage the use and administration of the organization&rsquo;s project and portfolio management platform.
This is an on-site position located in Springfield, MO.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
Advise IT supervisors and managers on configuring project, resource, and portfolio data</li><li>
Onboard and train team members on best practices within the project and portfolio management platform</li><li>
Prepare, review, and maintain project and portfolio data, analysis, documentation and reports</li><li>
Coordinate schedule planning and timeline creation</li><li>
Manage cross-functional dependencies within the portfolio</li><li>
Manage the project lifecycle governance process, including stage gates, and ensure that all stage gate criteria have been met</li><li>
Plan and facilitate processes to accomplish IT resource capacity allocation and reporting</li><li>
Administer the organization&rsquo;s project and portfolio management platform, including determining processes, workflow design, and facilitating end-user training</li><li>
Provide support to IT portfolio management activities, including ensuring that projects and activities identified in the strategic plan are mapped correctly to the IT portfolio</li><li>
Develop processes for analyzing and reporting on the IT Project Portfolio</li><li>
Support portfolio reviews with senior business leaders and IT leaders</li><li>
Design and facilitate processes to evaluate the costs and value associated with the overall IT Project Portfolio spend</li><li>
Generate reports for Finance on labor and project financial spend</li><li>
Maintain IT department Activity Codes for financial tracking</li><li>
Work closely with system administrators to maintain data integrity and integrations with the project and portfolio management software</li><li>
Manage upgrade schedule and acceptance testing for the project and portfolio management software</li><li>
All other duties as assigned</li></ul>
SKILLS/EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/ABILITIES<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Required:</h2><ul><li>
High school diploma or equivalent</li><li>
7 years&rsquo; experience in a similar role (within a large professional corporate environment)</li><li>
Experience with IT Project and Portfolio management concepts and practices</li><li>
Experience using project management and project scheduling software</li><li>
Excellent planning, execution, written and verbal communication, and escalation skills</li><li>
Organizational skills with acute attention to detail</li><li>
Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills</li><li>
Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook)</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Desired:
</h2><ul><li>Experience with stakeholder and financial management</li><li>
Experience working with multiple teams concurrently</li><li>
Experience developing communications and reporting for senior leadership</li><li>
Corporate business experience</li><li>
Experience working within Atlassian Products including Jira, Tempo, and Confluence.</li><li>
Experience with Domo, PowerBI or similar reporting tool</li><li>
Experience with agile and project management processes, techniques and tools, and solution development lifecycles</li></ul>
O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts has a proven track record of growth and stability. O&rsquo;Reilly is full of successful career stories and believes in a strong promote-from-within philosophy, encouraging you to grow your career along with the organization.
Total Compensation Package:<ul><li>
Competitive Wages &amp; Paid Time Off</li><li>
Stock Purchase Plan &amp; 401k with Employer Contributions Starting Day One</li><li>
Medical, Dental, &amp; Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)</li><li>
Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs</li><li>
Tuition Educational Assistance Programs</li><li>
Opportunities for Career Growth</li></ul>
O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts is an equal opportunity employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry (including immigration status or citizenship), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions,) age (40 and over), veteran status, uniformed service member status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing or characteristics) or another protected status as defined by local, state, or federal law, as applicable.
Qualified individuals with a disability may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or employment process, please send an email to: rar@oreillyauto.com or call (800) 471-7431 option , and provide your requested accommodation, and position details.</div>

Portfolio Analyst II - IT

Integrative systems india pvt ltd

Position Description:Act as the central governance authority, responsible for setting project standards, driving efficiency, and ensuring that IT projects align with client strategy. Oversee a portfolio of projects, providing support to client Engagement Managers, and leadership to project managers, managing resources, and tracking performance metrics to ensure successful delivery. Responsible for implementing governance frameworks, leading project management and QA resources, and fostering a culture of accountability. This role will facilitate resource deployment according to client need, resource capacity and skill set and ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. Essential Responsibilities:1. Governance and Standards<ul><li>Establish Frameworks: Define, implement, and enforce standardized project management methodologies, templates, and best practices (Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid).</li><li>Gate Reviews: Lead stage-gate reviews to ensure projects meet quality standards and align with business objectives.</li><li>Compliance: Ensure compliance with SDLC, cybersecurity, data privacy, and regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX, ISO).</li></ul>2. Portfolio and Performance Management<ul><li>Intake &amp; Prioritization: Manage the end-to-end client and project intake process, aligning new initiatives with strategic goals and resource capacity.</li><li>Reporting: Develop and maintain portfolio dashboards to provide visibility into project health, risks, dependencies, and financial metrics (actuals vs. budget).</li><li>Risk Management: Proactively identify and manage enterprise-level risks and issues, facilitating mitigation strategies.</li></ul>3. Strategic Leadership and Resource Management<ul><li>Resource Allocation: Optimize the utilization of project resources across client delivery requirements.</li><li>Mentorship: Mentor, coach, and guide project managers and analysts to enhance team maturity.</li><li>Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate Steering Committee meetings based on Engagement Manager requirements and communicate project statuses to client senior leadership.</li><li>Tools Management: Optimize use of PMO tools (e.g. Jira).</li><li>Continuous Improvement: Drive improvements in delivery speed and quality by implementing lessons learned.</li></ul>Required Qualifications<ul><li>Experience: 7&ndash;10+ years of experience in IT Project/Program Management, with at least 3&ndash;4 years specifically running a PMO function.</li><li>Education: Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in IT, Business, or a related field; Master&rsquo;s preferred.</li><li>Certifications: PMP (Project Management Professional) is highly preferred; CSM (Scrum Master) is a plus.</li><li>Technical Skills: Deep understanding of Agile/Waterfall methodologies, ERP systems, and project management tools.</li><li>Soft Skills: Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority.</li></ul>About Integrative Systems:We are a reputable 20+-year-old software development and back-office optimization firm based in Chicago with clients for Microsoft applications (desktop, web, and mobile), IBM i, JDA MMS, and BPCS throughout North America and Canada.<ul><li>We have an exceptional work culture that is vibrant, and performance-driven &ndash; A workplace that youwill aspire to be a member of.</li><li>We proactively work towards creating an environment &ndash; wherein every associate is incentivized to think independently; bring to bear diverse and dynamic resources to resolve complex problems collaboratively. And most importantly, understand the meaning and growth in their work.</li><li>We work with a belief that everyone associated with Integrative should grow professionally and personally. Therefore, we seek out what's best for our co-workers.</li><li>We strive to create a workplace that 100 people would absolutely love, not a place that 1000 people kind of like. To achieve this, we try to create job experiences, not job opportunities.</li><li>We know the importance of adding the 'FUN' in 'business fundamentals' at the right time - yet are a well-disciplined, profitable, well-oiled engine of growth. So, when we hire new talent, we lookout for someone who can balance work-life easily.</li><li>We hire only the best. For a typical position, we sift through one hundred resumes and interview at least ten people. Make it in, and you'll be working with some of the best minds in the business. We understand that 'A' people attract 'A' people.</li><li>We do not ride on anything short-term - no short-term market trends, short-term profits, or any short-cuts. Hence, we look for talent who usually believes in stability and commitment more than short-term benefits.</li><li>We understand that when a person joins, he/she brings in various dimensions of their being - physical, emotional, social, mental, and spiritual aspects to the workplace, not just vocational. And because we address all these dimensions for every associate's wellbeing, we create an environment that fosters optimism, mindfulness, authenticity, belongingness, meaning, and vitality.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timeWork Location: Hybrid remote in Lombard, Illinois 60148

Project Management Office

<div>Line of Service
Advisory
Industry/Sector
Technology
Specialism
Advisory - Other
Management Level
Manager
Job Description &amp; Summary
At PwC, our people in project portfolio management focus on optimising project portfolios to drive strategic business outcomes. These individuals oversee project selection, prioritisation, and resource allocation to facilitate successful project delivery.
 
 
In project management at PwC, you will oversee and coordinate various projects to facilitate successful delivery within budget and timeline. You will leverage strong organisational and communication skills to effectively manage teams and stakeholders.
<div>Roles and Responsibilities:
</div><div></div><div>Finance MS Delivery Oversight
</div><ul><li>Oversees operational execution and delivery of Managed Services in line with business objectives.
</li><li>Oversees the delivery team day-to-day, including providing oversight for key client deliverables / outputs, and provides recommendations for service improvement.
</li><li>Assumes overall accountability for the oversight and successful execution of all engagements within the Managed Services portfolio.
</li><li>Holds overall accountability for SLA / OLA compliance across engagements and implements corrective actions to address any deviations, and continuously improves service delivery.
</li></ul><div></div><div>Quality, Delivery Excellence &amp; Continuous Improvement for Finance MS
</div><ul><li>Oversees quality reviews and audits to ensure that delivery complies with established standards and client expectations and leads quality improvement initiatives based on feedback and observations.
</li><li>Working with the business to design, develop, and implement comprehensive service delivery policies, standards, and processes that align with business objectives and industry best practices.
</li><li>Ensures that all function related activities are in line with established policies, procedures, and compliance standards.
</li><li>Stays updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to maintain best practices.
</li></ul><div></div><div>Governance &amp; Reporting
</div><ul><li>Implement and maintain robust governance frameworks, delivery playbooks, and escalation paths.
</li><li>Manage delivery performance dashboards, quality trackers, and resource health reports.
</li><li>Coordinate with PMO and workstream leads to ensure visibility on progress, risks, and dependencies.
</li></ul><div></div><div>Operational Excellence
</div><ul><li>Drive continuous improvement initiatives across delivery practices and service operations.
</li><li>Support audits, compliance checks, and adherence to internal and client-specific standards (e.g., ISO, ITIL, cloud governance).
</li><li>Monitor service health and coordinate root cause analysis and corrective actions.
</li></ul><div></div><div>Preferred skills
</div><ul><li><div>Strong financial acumen and understanding of the financial processes (e.g. O2C, R2R, FPA).
</div></li><li>Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial statements, and reporting standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS, IPSAS).
</li><li>Ability to oversee teams analyzing financial data, identify discrepancies, and provide actionable insights
</li><li>Proficiency in accounting software and financial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), as well as advanced Excel skills
</li></ul><div></div><div>Expected Competencies:
</div><ul><li>Strong leadership and people management skills.
</li><li>Excellent client relationship management abilities.
</li><li>Proven ability to drive process improvements, organizational excellence and manage change.
</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
</li><li>Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
</li><li>Ability to interact effectively in a regional team
</li></ul>Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field of Study required:
Degrees/Field of Study preferred:
Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)
Required Skills
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Agile Methodology, Analytical Thinking, Business Case Development, Business Process Improvement, Change Control Processes, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Costing, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, IT Project Lifecycle, Kanban (Project Management), Learning Agility, Optimism, Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&amp;M), Process Mapping, Process Standardization, Professional Courage {+ 28 more}
Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Not Specified
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
No
Government Clearance Required?
No
Job Posting End Date</div>

ETIC, Service Delivery Manager - Manager

<div>Line of Service
Advisory
Industry/Sector
Technology
Specialism
Advisory - Other
Management Level
Manager
Job Description &amp; Summary
At PwC, our people in project portfolio management focus on optimising project portfolios to drive strategic business outcomes. These individuals oversee project selection, prioritisation, and resource allocation to facilitate successful project delivery.
 
 
In project management at PwC, you will oversee and coordinate various projects to facilitate successful delivery within budget and timeline. You will leverage strong organisational and communication skills to effectively manage teams and stakeholders.
Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team member&rsquo;s unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.
Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:
<ul><li>Analyse and identify the linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system.
</li><li>Take ownership of projects, ensuring their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion.
</li><li>Partner with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality, timelines, and deliverables.
</li><li>Develop skills outside your comfort zone, and encourage others to do the same.
</li><li>Effectively mentor others.
</li><li>Use the review of work as an opportunity to deepen the expertise of team members.
</li><li>Address conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with clients, team members and other stakeholders, escalating where appropriate.
</li><li>Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.
</li></ul>Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field of Study required:
Degrees/Field of Study preferred:
Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)
Required Skills
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Agile Methodology, Analytical Thinking, Business Case Development, Business Process Improvement, Change Control Processes, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Costing, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, IT Project Lifecycle, Kanban (Project Management), Learning Agility, Optimism, Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&amp;M), Process Mapping, Process Standardization, Professional Courage {+ 28 more}
Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Not Specified
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
No
Government Clearance Required?
No
Job Posting End Date</div>

ETIC, Change Manager - Manager

Plative

<div><div>The PMO Director is a strategic leadership role responsible for the health, standards, and profitability of Plative&rsquo;s global project portfolio. You will oversee a high-performing team of Project Managers delivering complex Salesforce and NetSuite transformations. Candidates for this role should possess strong platform implementation and delivery experience (preferably Salesforce.com and/or NetSuite) and integration capabilities. The ideal candidate will provide visible leadership, accountability, and authority over high profile, enterprise-level projects. The PMO Director will also be responsible for managing, mentoring and coaching a team of project managers and ensuring a structured and consistent project management practice across our delivery engagements.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Portfolio Leadership
<ul>
<li>Executive Oversight: Provide senior leadership and accountability for a diverse portfolio of enterprise-level ($1M+) Salesforce and NetSuite implementations.</li>
<li>Strategic Escalation: Serve as the ultimate point of contact for client executives, ensuring long-term partnership health and resolving complex delivery roadblocks.</li>
<li>Resource &amp; Capacity Planning: Lead cross-functional resource alignment to optimize utilization and balance project priorities across the global delivery team.</li>
<li>Financial Stewardship: Oversee portfolio-wide financial health, including budget accuracy, margin protection, and rigorous project auditing.</li>
</ul>
PMO Operational Excellence
<ul>
<li>Methodology Governance: Standardize and evolve Plative&rsquo;s delivery framework, blending Agile and Waterfall best practices to ensure a consistent, world-class client experience.</li>
<li>Continuous Improvement: Architect and maintain the PMO &quot;toolkit&quot;&mdash;including templates, automation in project management tools, and reporting dashboards.</li>
<li>Data-Driven Insights: Utilize internal tools (Jira, Smartsheet, etc.) to generate actionable insights on project health, team velocity, and delivery risks for the executive leadership team.</li>
</ul>
Team Development &amp; Mentorship
<ul>
<li>Talent Leadership: Recruit, onboard, and manage a team of high-level Project Managers across the Salesforce and NetSuite practices.</li>
<li>Performance Coaching: Foster a culture of professional growth through structured mentoring, certification pathways, and performance management.</li>
<li>Change Management: Champion internal adoption of new processes and tools to ensure the delivery team remains agile and efficient.</li>
</ul>
Basic Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Experience: 10+ years of progressive project management experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within a professional services or management consulting firm.</li>
<li>Scale: Proven track record of overseeing portfolios exceeding $5M+ and managing individual enterprise projects valued at $1M+.</li>
<li>Technical Foundation: 5+ years of experience with mid-to-enterprise scale technology implementations (Salesforce, NetSuite, or equivalent ERP/CRM).</li>
<li>Executive Presence: Exceptional communication skills with a proven ability to influence C-Suite stakeholders.</li>
<li>Tool Expertise: Expert-level command of enterprise work management tools (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet, Mavenlink, FinancialForce) and financial reporting.</li>
</ul>
Desired Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Domain Expertise: Deep technical understanding of the Salesforce and NetSuite ecosystems.</li>
<li>Credentials: PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile (CSM/SAFe) certifications are highly preferred.</li>
<li>Platform Certifications: Multiple Salesforce or NetSuite certifications (e.g., Salesforce Certified Administrator, NetSuite ERP Consultant).</li></ul></div><div> 
How You&rsquo;ll Embody Our Core Values

At Plative, our core values shape how we work, collaborate, and grow. As part of the team, you will:
<ul>
<li>Put People First by building trusted relationships with clients and mentoring teammates.</li>
<li>Grow Together, Win Together by sharing knowledge, celebrating wins, and elevating others.</li>
<li>Bring Your Authentic Self to Work by fostering openness, empathy, and integrity in every interaction.</li>
<li>Take the Path You&rsquo;ll Be Proud Of by delivering excellence, owning outcomes, and learning from challenges.</li>
<li>Push Boundaries, Blow Minds by designing creative, scalable solutions that drive real impact.</li>
</ul>
What Happens Next? 
We know that applying for a new role takes time and energy. At Plative, every application is thoughtfully reviewed by real people on our Talent Team. We aim to review applications within 2 weeks. If we think your skills align with what we&rsquo;re looking for, we&rsquo;ll be in touch to connect further!

Plative Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Plative is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.</div></div>

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