Assistant Manager, PMO

Essential Functions

Project Oversight And Governance

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.

Resource Management

Allocate resources effectively across projects.Manage resource conflicts and dependencies.Conduct capacity planning and resource forecasting.

Reporting And Communication

Prepare regular status reports and dashboards for stakeholders.Communicate project status, issues, and risks to senior management.Facilitate governance and performance-related meetings/workshops.

Risk And Issue Management

Identify and mitigate project risks and issues.Develop risk management strategies and contingency plans.

Quality Assurance

Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards.Conduct quality reviews and audits.

Portfolio Management

Manage the overall project portfolio.Prioritize projects based on strategic objectives and resource availability.

Continuous Improvement

Drive process improvements within the PMO.Implement lessons learned from completed projects.Promote a culture of continuous improvement and learning.

Additional Responsibilities

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.

Education

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).Strong academic record is a must.PMP certification or equivalent preferred.

Experience

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.

Skills

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.