Assistant Manager, PMO

As a Project Manager, your role will involve overseeing and governing projects, ensuring project management standards and best practices are implemented. You will be responsible for monitoring project progress, performance, and compliance, as well as providing guidance and support to project managers. Additionally, you will need to effectively allocate and manage resources across projects, conduct capacity planning, and resource forecasting. Key Responsibilities: - Establish and implement project management standards, processes, and methodologies. - Ensure adherence to best practices across projects. - Monitor project progress, performance, and compliance. - Provide guidance and support to project managers. - Allocate resources effectively across projects. - Manage resource conflicts and dependencies. - Conduct capacity planning and resource forecasting. - Prepare regular status reports and dashboards for stakeholders. - Communicate project status, issues, and risks to senior management. - Facilitate governance and performance-related meetings/workshops. - Identify and mitigate project risks and issues. - Develop risk management strategies and contingency plans. - Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards. - Conduct quality reviews and audits. - Manage the overall project portfolio. - Prioritize projects based on strategic objectives and resource availability. - Drive process improvements within the PMO. - Implement lessons learned from completed projects. - Partner with cross-functional teams and leadership to ensure alignment with business goals. - Support organizational change management related to project execution. - Leverage advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills for effective analysis and presentations. Qualifications Required: - Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or related field (Masters degree preferred). - Strong academic record is a must. - PMP certification or equivalent preferred. Additional Company Details: - Proven project management experience, ideally within a PMO or similar function. - Pharma industry experience is mandatory, with preference for commercial exposure. - Demonstrated experience in managing cross-functional teams and working with leadership. - Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.). - Excellent organizational and leadership skills. - Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities. - Analytical and problem-solving capabilities. - Proficiency in project management tools/software. - Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.,