Assistant Manager, B2B Project Management Office (Contract)

Position Summary

The Project Management Office (PMO) plays a critical role in overseeing, standardizing, and driving improving project management practices within an organization. The PMO ensures projects align with Enterprise Business goals, are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget, while fostering efficient communication and resource utilization across teams.

Role and Responsibilities

1. Develop, implement, and enforce standardized project management frameworks, tools, and methodologies.
2. Establish project governance structures, including risk management and decision-making processes.
3. Define and maintain project management policies, templates, and documentation standards.
4. Monitor the progress of all projects within the enterprise business to ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, and objectives.
5. Provide regular project status updates, performance reports, and dashboards to stakeholders and senior management.
6. Facilitate project reviews and post-mortem analyses to capture lessons learned.
7. Allocate and manage project resources, ensuring optimal utilization and reducing bottlenecks.
8. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between project teams and departments.
9. Act as a central point of support for project managers, providing tools, templates, and training as needed.
10. Prioritize projects based on business goals, resource availability, and strategic importance.
11. Ensure alignment between project portfolios and organizational objectives.
12. Identify, analyze, and mitigate risks across the portfolio of projects.
13. Develop contingency plans and risk registers to address potential challenges.
14. Support on the event management as and when required.

Skills and Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
2. At least 5-7 years of experience in project management or PMO roles.
3. Strong knowledge of project management frameworks and tools.
4. Strong ability to analyze project data, identify trends, and recommend improvements.
5. Excellent problem-solving and risk assessment skills.
6. Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to lead cross-functional teams and foster collaboration.
7. Exceptional ability to prioritize, manage time, and meet tight deadlines.