Senior IT PMO Specialist

Role Overview: As the IT PMO Senior Project Manager, you will play a crucial role in our organization, utilizing your extensive experience in IT project management to lead complex, cross-functional projects to successful completion. Your expertise in industry best practices will be essential in aligning project objectives with company goals. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, controlling, and closing of IT projects, ensuring alignment with company goals and project objectives - Develop comprehensive project plans that merge customer requirements with company goals and coordinate various managers and technical personnel during all project phases - Oversee a global, cross-functional project team, providing strong leadership and direction to ensure project milestones and deliverables are met - Establish and maintain strong partnerships with project owners and stakeholders, effectively leading projects from the front and ensuring transparent communication - Manage project budgets, timelines, and resources, ensuring efficient allocation and utilization - Conduct regular project reviews and report on progress, risks, and opportunities to executive management and other key stakeholders - Develop timely project status reports - Assure that deviations from the project schedule are addressed and communicated - Monitor project risk factors, escalate project issues, and provide Quality Assurance for all project deliverables - Drive continuous improvement within the PMO by championing best practices and process enhancements - Utilize strong presentation skills to convey complex project information to executive audiences with clarity and confidence - Foster a collaborative team environment, building strong relationships, and employing active listening, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills Qualification Required: - Minimum Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Management Information Systems (MIS), or a related field - Project Management certification is required (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile) - A minimum of 8 to 10 years of IT project management experience, preferably in a large, global company - Proven track record of delivering complex IT projects on time, within budget, and with high customer satisfaction - Exceptional organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously - Strong leadership skills with experience in leading global, cross-functional teams - Strong business acumen and understanding of organizational issues and challenges - Ability to inspire, motivate, and guide team members and stakeholders - Highly process-oriented with a keen focus on quality and efficiency - Experience in managing projects within specific IT domains (e.g., IT infrastructure, Enterprise applications for HR, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, & Construction disciplines) - Thorough understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle and Testing Tools - Proficiency in project management software and tools - Excellent oral and written communication skills (Note: The additional details about the company have been omitted as they were not directly related to the job description.),