Role Summary
We are seeking a Team Lead / Assistant Manager to lead (10-15 people) our central PMO, Reporting & Analytics & Knowledge Management capability. You will be responsible for a team of specialists and oversee a complex, multi-geography portfolio across the EMEA and APAC regions. This strategic role involves establishing and maturing governance frameworks, driving process standardization, and ensuring the successful delivery of large-scale programs. You will serve as a key partner to senior leadership, providing data-driven insights and executive-level reporting to guide portfolio decisions.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead, manage, and mentor a central PMO, analytics, and knowledge specialists.
- Design, embed, and enforce PMO governance frameworks, SOPs, delivery standards, and reporting templates to standardize portfolio execution.
- Establish and manage portfolio governance structures, reporting cadences, and approval checkpoints aligned with strategic priorities.
- Develop and maintain portfolio dashboards and KPI frameworks to improve reporting accuracy and delivery visibility.
- Implement and oversee cross-portfolio risk, issue, and dependency tracking mechanisms to enable early mitigation and structured escalation.
- Partner with senior leadership to translate strategic objectives into prioritized program roadmaps and milestone plans.
- Produce and present executive and board-level portfolio reports, governance summaries, and performance commentary.
Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive experience as a PMO and Program Leader, with a strong track record in PMO setup and maturity.
- Desirable PMP (Project Management Professional) certification from PMI.
- Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary PMO teams.
- Demonstrated success managing complex, multi-portfolio programs across various geographies.
Key Skills & Expertise
- Core Expertise: PMO Establishment & Maturity, Program & Portfolio Governance, Process & SOP Standardization, Portfolio Prioritization & Road mapping, and Executive Stakeholder Communication.
- Methodologies: Agile & Hybrid Delivery Models, Process Improvement & Lean Methodologies.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Projects, Smartsheet, SharePoint, Advanced MS Excel is required. Familiarity with MS Copilot & other AI Tools is a plus.
- Leadership: Strong ability to influence diverse audiences, promote collaboration, and facilitate change management across business units. Proven ability to develop concise reports and presentations for board-level discussions.
Location
Gurugram
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
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