PMO | M&A | Sydney | Contract

PMO Manager

Role Overview

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced PMO Manager to lead and manage the separation and sale of its wine business. The successful candidate will coordinate multiple workstreams, engage with key stakeholders, and ensure the seamless transition of operations and assets. This role requires expertise in project management, change management, and strategic planning within a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management : Lead the overall project management for the separation and sale process, ensuring all milestones are met within budget and on schedule.
• Stakeholder Engagement : Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including potential buyers, legal teams, external IT vendors, and regional managers.
• Change Management : Develop and implement change management strategies to handle redundancies, staff transfers, and organizational restructuring.
• Route to Market Development : Design and establish new distribution channels across 80 regions to ensure business continuity post-separation.
• Functional Coordination : Work closely with legal, HR, finance, and operational teams to manage people costs, third-party contracts, and distributor relationships.
• Risk Management : Identify and mitigate risks associated with the separation process, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Financial Oversight : Monitor project budgets, manage costs, and negotiate with external service providers to ensure cost-effective solutions.

Key Requirements

• Experience : Extensive experience in project management within the FMCG, retail, or industrial sectors, particularly in M&A or business separation projects.
• Skills : Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage complex projects and multiple stakeholders effectively.
• Technical Proficiency : Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies, with experience working with IT service providers and consultancy firms.
• Change Management : Proven track record in managing organizational change, including handling redundancies and staff transfers.
• Availability : Immediate start with flexibility for morning meetings next week.

Contract Type : 6 Months

Interview : One-hour video call with client

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