Senior IT PMO Specialist

Job Overview: 

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, controlling, and closing of IT projects, ensuring alignment with company goals and project objectives
• Develop comprehensive project plans that merge customer requirements with company goals and coordinate various managers and technical personnel during all project phases
• Oversee a global, cross-functional project team, providing strong leadership and direction to ensure project milestones and deliverables are met
• Establish and maintain strong partnerships with project owners and stakeholders, effectively leading projects from the front and ensuring transparent communication
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and resources, ensuring efficient allocation and utilization
• Conduct regular project reviews and report on progress, risks, and opportunities to executive management and other key stakeholders
• Develop timely project status reports
• Assure that deviations from the project schedule are addressed and communicated
• Monitor project risk factors, escalate project issues, and provide Quality Assurance for all project deliverables
• Apply PMI institute's ten key knowledge areas of project management: Integration, Scope, Schedule, Cost, Quality, Resource, Communication, Risk, Procurement, and Stakeholder Management
• Drive continuous improvement within the PMO by championing best practices and process enhancements
• Utilize strong presentation skills to convey complex project information to executive audiences with clarity and confidence
• Foster a collaborative team environment, building strong relationships, and employing active listening, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills

Essential Qualifications and Education:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Management Information Systems (MIS), or a related field
• Project Management certification is required (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile)
• A minimum of 8 to10 years of IT project management experience, preferably in a large, global company
• Proven track record of delivering complex IT projects on time, within budget, and with high customer satisfaction
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong leadership skills with experience in leading global, cross-functional teams
• Strong business acumen and understanding of organizational issues and challenges
• Ability to inspire, motivate, and guide team members and stakeholders
• Highly process-oriented with a keen focus on quality and efficiency
• Experience in managing projects within specific IT domains (e.g., IT infrastructure, Enterprise applications for HR, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, & Construction disciplines)
• Thorough understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle and Testing Tools
• Proficiency in project management software and tools
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

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