Job Title:
PMO Manager
Location:
Ahmedabad
Experience:
8+ years
Employment Type:
Full-time
Department:
Project Management
About Simform:
Simform is a premier digital engineering company specializing in Cloud, Data, AI/ML, and engineering to create seamless digital experiences and scalable products. As a trusted partner to industry giants like Microsoft, AWS, Google Cloud, and Databricks, Simform operates in more than five countries, primarily serving the North American, UK, and Northern European markets. We are proud to be recognized as one of the most reputed employers in the region, with a thriving work culture that emphasizes work-life balance, personal freedom, and growth opportunities.
Job Overview:
We are looking for a seasoned
PMO Manager
with strong expertise in
resource allocation and bench management
across large engineering teams. The ideal candidate would have strong experience managing allocation across diverse technical skill sets. This role is critical to ensuring optimal utilization of resources, proactive bench planning, and alignment of people with business priorities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead resource allocation and workforce planning across 500+ engineering and development resources.
- Own bench management strategy – proactively forecast and minimize bench time, ensuring resources are effectively deployed.
- Partner with delivery leaders, project managers, and HR to optimize staffing and meet project demands.
- Monitor resource utilization metrics, identify gaps, and provide actionable insights to leadership.
- Drive capacity planning and demand forecasting in alignment with business growth and project pipeline.
- Manage full-cycle contractor resources onboarding/offboarding with efficient utilization
- Ensure smooth onboarding/offboarding of resources into projects with minimal disruption.
- Provide regular reports and dashboards to leadership on utilization, bench strength, and forecasted needs.
- Contribute to continuous improvement in resource planning efficiency and delivery predictability.
Required Skills & Experience:
- 8+ years of overall experience with minimum 4+ years in PMO/resource management roles.
- Proven experience managing resource allocation for 500+ engineers/developers.
- Deep understanding of bench management, forecasting, and demand-supply balancing.
- Proficiency in PMO tools and BI/reporting tools
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, scaling environment with competing priorities.
Why Join Us:
- Join a young, ambitious team within a flat-hierarchical structure that fosters a friendly and growth-focused work environment.
- Engage with an engineering-oriented culture that supports continuous learning and development, offering well-balanced growth opportunities.
- Benefit from free health insurance and enjoy extensive office facilities, including a game zone and an in-office kitchen with affordable lunch services and free snacks.
- Access sponsorship for additional certifications and events, and take advantage of our library service.
- Enjoy flexible working hours, generous leave for life events, and the option to work from home or in a hybrid setup.
