Senior PMO with Portfolio Management (12+Years)

Role Overview

primary link between the Central PMO and the Value Stream (VS) planning & execution teams

Key Responsibilities

• Experience Level

  :
• Senior PMO or portfolio manager with over 10 years of experience is required, as less senior profiles (PMO manager or analyst) are not considered senior enough

• Influence & Value Add

  :
• Must have demonstrated ability to influence PMOs, gain respect from a portfolio, and add value beyond standard PMO tasks. Experience in turning around or improving PMO teams is preferred.

• Global Exposure

  :
• Should have worked with US or European/global companies, not just as one of many in a team, but in roles with significant responsibility and influence.

• Technical Tools

  :
• Familiarity with tools like Salesforce (for customer value streams), Workday (HR/corporate functions), and ideally Planview (though not mandatory). Understanding of billing systems used by PMOs is a plus.

• Immediate Availability

  :
• Preference for candidates available to start immediately, as those with long notice periods (e.g., three months) will not be considered.

• Governance Alignment

• Ensure Central PMO standards, ways of working (WoW), tools, and templates are consistently applied across the Value Stream portfolio.
• Provide oversight of milestone governance, risk management, and reporting to align VS delivery with enterprise priorities.

• Bridge Between Central PMO and VS

• Act as the

  spoke

  for the Value Stream within the federated PMO model, translating Central PMO frameworks into practical VS delivery approaches.
• Escalate critical dependencies, risks, and portfolio insights to VS Leadership and CPMO, ensuring enterprise visibility.

• Advisory & Enablement

• Serve as a

  trusted advisor

  to VS leadership on portfolio prioritization, resource planning, and delivery excellence.
• Guide project managers and scrum teams in applying PACE methodology, tailoring it to the Value Stream’s operational realities.
• Support adoption of best-in-class PMO practices, embedding a culture of transparency, accountability, and value realization.

• Portfolio Resource Demand & Allocation

• Assess and track resource demand against capacity across the Value Stream portfolio.
• Provide visibility into workforce constraints and recommend allocation adjustments to optimize execution across projects.
• Align resource planning with project phasing to ensure feasibility and delivery readiness.

• Performance & Reporting

• Drive portfolio health reviews and provide accurate reporting on delivery status, benefits realization, and compliance with PMO standards.
• Monitor and track delivery performance, highlighting deviations and recommending corrective actions.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong expertise in

  portfolio, program, and project management

  frameworks.
• Deep knowledge of

  PMO governance standards, tools, and reporting practices

  .
• Proven experience in

  resource demand forecasting and allocation management

  at portfolio level.
• Ability to balance

  centralized governance discipline

  with

  customization for business needs

  .
• Excellent stakeholder management; trusted advisor to both business and delivery leaders.
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret portfolio metrics and drive insights.

Qualifications:

• 8–12 years’ experience in PMO/Portfolio Management, ideally in a federated PMO model.
• Prior experience in applying

  delivery methodologies (Agile, or hybrid)

  within large transformation programs.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and influencing skills across senior stakeholders.
• Professional certifications (PMP, PgMP, SAFe, MSP, or equivalent) preferred