Senior PMO with Portfolio Management (12+Years)

Job Description : Role Overview

The Value Stream PMO (VS PMO) acts as the primary link between the Central PMO and the Value Stream (VS) planning & execution teams , ensuring alignment, governance, and consistent application of project management standards. As a trusted advisor, the VS PMO enables portfolio decision-making, facilitates adoption of Central PMO best practices, and adapts PACE (the delivery methodology) to the specific needs of the Value Stream.

Key Responsibilities

• Experience Level :
• Senior PMO or portfolio manager with over 10 years of experience is required, as less senior profiles (PMO manager or analyst) are not considered senior enough
• Influence & Value Add :
• Must have demonstrated ability to influence PMOs, gain respect from a portfolio, and add value beyond standard PMO tasks. Experience in turning around or improving PMO teams is preferred.
• Global Exposure :
• Should have worked with US or European / global companies, not just as one of many in a team, but in roles with significant responsibility and influence.
• Technical Tools :
• Familiarity with tools like Salesforce (for customer value streams), Workday (HR / corporate functions), and ideally Planview (though not mandatory). Understanding of billing systems used by PMOs is a plus.
• Immediate Availability :
• Preference for candidates available to start immediately, as those with long notice periods (e.g., three months) will not be considered.
• Governance Alignment
• Ensure Central PMO standards, ways of working (WoW), tools, and templates are consistently applied across the Value Stream portfolio.
• Provide oversight of milestone governance, risk management, and reporting to align VS delivery with enterprise priorities.
• Bridge Between Central PMO and VS
• Act as the spoke for the Value Stream within the federated PMO model, translating Central PMO frameworks into practical VS delivery approaches.
• Escalate critical dependencies, risks, and portfolio insights to VS Leadership and CPMO, ensuring enterprise visibility.
• Advisory & Enablement
• Serve as a trusted advisor to VS leadership on portfolio prioritization, resource planning, and delivery excellence.
• Guide project managers and scrum teams in applying PACE methodology, tailoring it to the Value Stream's operational realities.
• Support adoption of best-in-class PMO practices, embedding a culture of transparency, accountability, and value realization.
• Portfolio Resource Demand & Allocation
• Assess and track resource demand against capacity across the Value Stream portfolio.
• Provide visibility into workforce constraints and recommend allocation adjustments to optimize execution across projects.
• Align resource planning with project phasing to ensure feasibility and delivery readiness.
• Performance & Reporting
• Drive portfolio health reviews and provide accurate reporting on delivery status, benefits realization, and compliance with PMO standards.
• Monitor and track delivery performance, highlighting deviations and recommending corrective actions.

Key Skills & Competencies

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Skills Required

Salesforce, planview , Agile, Workday