Team Leader - PMO

Job Description

Description and Requirements The Team You Will Join GOSC PPM team is an extension of PPM stateside team supporting Enterprise functions with the delivery of key strategic initiatives. This position requires actively participating with cross-functional teams across MetLife global offices and providing end to end support for Project Management PPM Administrative activities in close partnership with Program Project Managers The Opportunity Prepare Management reports / dashboard view Drive and execute strategic projects across multiple geographies closely working with Program stateside stakeholders and various teams in, IT, Actuarial, country/regional stakeholders, investment, finance etc. all from PPM perspective Ensure projects are completed in accordance with all Risk, and other relevant firm-wide Guidelines Be able to govern, track maintain baselined project plans, working closely with regional stakeholders Monitor projects on an ongoing basis, evaluating progress and quality, managing issue resolution process and raising issue/risks as necessary RAID Log Maintenance Preparing weekly status report for respective regions, working on late items and forward-looking view (on upcoming tasks due) Monitoring tasks on Critical Path of the project/program Scheduling / Hosting / drafting minutes and Publishing minutes for various meetings within the stipulated 24 hour SLA How You ll Help Us Build a Confident Future (Key Responsibilities) Good Analytical and Problem-Solving skills Basic understanding of Project Management Concepts and Project Life cycle (preferred) Good understanding of MS-Office including MS-Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS word Basic understanding of MS Project (intermediate knowledge preferred) Effective written and oral communication skills, including the ability to clearly communicate/articulate technical and functional issues with conclusions and recommendations Should be good in excel reporting (knowledge of graphs, pivots, macros, VLOOKUP, etc. is an advantage) Experience managing/working with geographically distributed and culturally diverse workgroups with strong intra-team management and coaching skills Ability to develop and maintain robust relationships with peers and stakeholders Conflict Resolution skills What You Need to Succeed (Required Qualifications) Overall, 4-5 years of experience preferred with 3 years of experience in projects Good Analytical and Problem-Solving skills Basic understanding of Project Management Concepts and Project Life cycle (preferred)