Position SummaryThe PMO is responsible for providing project management leadership for cross-functional business initiatives. This role will partner closely with business stakeholders to ensure strategic projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational objectives. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capabilities, commercial acumen, project management skills, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities- Facilitate project steering committee meetings and executive status update, including prioritization of projects and resources across the organization.
- Lead and manage strategic cross-functional projects from initiation through implementation.
- Develop project charters, business cases, timelines, budgets, resource plans, and governance structures.
- Establish project management methodologies, tools, templates, and reporting standards.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues.
- Track project milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and overall project health.
- Drive accountability across stakeholders to ensure project objectives are achieved.
- Support organizational transformation, process improvement, system implementation, and change management initiatives.
- Drive adoption of best practices in project management, change management, and operational excellence.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, improve quality, and strengthen project outcomes.
- Manage indirect spend categories (e.g., IT, professional services, facilities, logistics, HR services, marketing, travel), collaborating with functional leaders to support contract management, negotiation, and spend.
QualificationsRequired- Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in Project Management.
- Proven ability to work cross-functionally and influence senior stakeholders; demonstrated success leading complex cross-functional initiatives.
- Solid analytical skills and comfort working with data.
Preferred- Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or specialty chemicals environments.
- Experience implementing or improving procurement policies and controls.
Core Competencies & Skills- Strategic and analytical thinker with strong financial acumen
- Excellent commercial judgment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment
- Project planning and execution including change management, program governance, and risk and issue management
- Results-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset
- High integrity and strong attention to detail
Disclaimers: - Legal authorization to work in the specified country is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
- The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
- It is the policy of Formerra that all employees are employed at the will of Formerra for an indefinite period and are subject to termination at any time, for any reason, with or without cause or notice. At the same time, employees may terminate their employment at any time and for any reason.
