PMO & Governance Manager, Global Procurement Central Services (GPCS)

Amazon; Las Palmas de Gran Canaria; Presencial; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Amazon is seeking an experienced PMO & Governance Manager to establish and optimize program management processes. This role involves the responsibility for governance frameworks, risk management, and mentoring teams on PMO best practices. Candidates should have strong program management experience and advanced skills in Excel and SQL.

Formación

• Experience in program or project management.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) and SQL.
• Experience in defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement PMO best practices and governance structures.
• Establish and manage governance committees and documentation.
• Oversee risk management processes and compliance.

Conocimientos

Excel

Program Management

Governance Frameworks

Stakeholder Management

Data Analysis

Process Improvement

Educación

Bachelor's degree or PMP certificate

Herramientas

SQL

Data Visualization Tools

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking an experienced PMO & Governance Manager to join our team. This role will be responsible for establishing, maintaining, and optimizing program management processes and governance structures across our organization.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in program management methodologies, governance frameworks, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Key job responsibilities

1. PMO Management :

• Develop and implement PMO best practices, methodologies, and standards
• Create and maintain program dashboards, reports, and KPIs for executive leadership
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for PMO processes and tools

2. Governance :

• Design and implement robust governance frameworks for programs and projects
• Establish and manage governance committees, including setting agendas, facilitating meetings, and ensuring follow-up on action items
• Develop and maintain governance policies, procedures, and documentation
• Ensure compliance with internal and external governance requirements
• Conduct regular governance audits and assessments

3. Risk and Compliance :

• Oversee risk management processes across programs, developing mitigation strategies as needed
• Monitor and report on compliance with governance requirements
• Implement controls to ensure programs adhere to governance standards

4. Stakeholder Management :

• Facilitate effective decision-making by providing timely and accurate program status updates
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent project delivery and resource allocation
• Communicate governance requirements and best practices across the organization

5. Mentorship and Training :

• Mentor project managers and team members on PMO methodologies and governance best practices
• Develop and deliver training programs on governance processes and tools

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree, or PMP certificate
• Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL
• Experience in program or project management
• Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams
• Experience in defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics
• Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in driving end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
• Experience leading process improvements
• Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization
• Experience building processes, project management, and schedules
• Experience with large-scale and complex programs
• Knowledge of change management principles
• Familiarity with data analysis and visualization tools
• Experience with process improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean)
• PMP, PRINCE2, CGEIT, or equivalent certification preferred
• Proven experience in establishing and managing governance frameworks
• Experience in program / project management or related roles

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