Director of PMO in Knoxville, Tennessee at Kelvion Products Inc

POSITION PURPOSE

The Project Management Office is responsible for the governance structure to drive the execution of strategic goals. As the Director of PMO you are instrumental in the planning, organizing, and controlling of resources and processes to achieve project objectives within scope, time, quality, and budget constraints for the region. In this role you will oversee the governance and operations of the Project Management Office for Kelvion in the Americas. The PMO Director will enhance and refine existing PMO frameworks, methodologies, and standards to increase project efficiency and alignment with the organization’s goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive the implementation of global project portfolio management using KPIs and qualitative feedback to assess project health and implement improvements where necessary.
• Lead regular reviews and audits of the PMO’s effectiveness, adjusting processes and standards as needed to ensure continuous improvement.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders across international and cross functional departments, to ensure alignment of project objectives and project management excellence
• Continuously improve the program by challenging existing processes, structures and driving organizational change management
• Intensive exchange and coordination of project contents with involved corporate functions (e.g. controlling)
• Responsible to ensure consistency of action plans and planned results across sub-projects throughout multiple programs
• Development and preparation of regular presentations for the executive board and shareholder meetings
• Drive harmonization and standardization of processes and structures to ensure the America’s business effectively delivers their objectives
• Develop strategic concepts, conduct analysis, and prepare decision making documents

COMPETENCY OR POSITION REQUIREMENTS (knowledge, skills, and abilities)

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate findings clearly.
• Positive, self-motivated, proactive, and action-oriented team player
• Strong analytical, decision making and problem-solving skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and Project Management tools.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally with various departments.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (required levels)

• Bachelor’s Degree required. Preference given to Project Management, Business, Economics, Engineering or similar field. Advanced degree (MBA or similar) highly desired.
• 10 plus years of work experience, with at least 5 years of demonstrated experience in project management gained from a professional services or consulting firm
• Experience in a manufacturing environment highly desired
• Demonstrated ability to confidentially develop and deliver executive-level presentations
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a proven ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Travel up to 40% may be required