PMO Governance & Operations Specialist (PMO Analyst)

Lubrizol Corporation; Pune District; On-site; INR 650,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PMO tools access

Job summary

Lubrizol Corporation in Pune, MH, invites a PMO Governance & Operations Specialist to join the PMO team. You will support governance, budgeting, resource planning, and process compliance, collaborating with PMs and stakeholders to ensure CAPEX alignment and stage-gate execution.

Responsibilities include onboarding PMs, system administration, license management, and continuous PMO improvement, while maintaining accurate project data and timely reporting for leadership reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, or related field.
• Total 4-5 years experience with 2 years in project management.
• Experience with CAPEX budgeting and financial tracking.
• Familiarity with project management tools (Servicenow, Cora, MS Project, Planview, Jira).
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• PMP, CAPM, or similar certification.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an active member of the PMO, ensuring adherence to governance frameworks, standards, and best practices
• Act as a stage gate coordinator, ensuring projects meet all required criteria before progressing
• Track and follow up with PMs on action items, deliverables, and stage gate compliance
• Maintain visibility into project progress and elevate risks or delays when necessary
• Partner with Project Managers/Finance partner, the global PMO manager and business stakeholders to manage CAPEX budgets
• Maintain and update actuals in the CAPEX system to ensure financial accuracy
• Assist in budget tracking, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Ensure alignment between project financials and overall portfolio planning
• Support resource planning activities within the project management system
• Maintain accurate resource allocations and capacity tracking
• Assist PMs in updating project schedules and resource data
• Lead onboarding and training of new Project Managers on PMO processes, tools, and governance standards
• Provide ongoing guidance to PMs on PMO methodologies and expectations
• Help continuously improve PMO processes, templates, and documentation
• Help supporting the Tisax compliance process
• Administer and manage PMO systems and tool licenses
• Ensure appropriate access, usage tracking, and optimization of licenses
• Act as a point of contact for system-related questions and support
• Oversee the project management tool upgrade including testing and validation

Skills

PMO governance

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, or related field

Tools

ServiceNow

CORA

MS Project

Planview

Jira

Job description

PMO Governance & Operations Specialist (PMO Analyst)

Date: Aug 4, 2026

Location: Pune, MH, IN, 411001

Shape the Future with Us.

At Lubrizol, we’re bringing to life the chemistry behind clean water, efficient transportation, reliable infrastructure, critical medicines, and the products people rely on every day through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion.

As part of our global team, you’ll be empowered to make a real impact - on your career, your community, and the world around you.

Job Title: PMO Governance & Operations Specialist ( PMO Analyst )

The PMO Analyst plays a key role within the Project Management Office (PMO), supporting project governance, financial tracking, resource planning, and process compliance. This role partners closely with Project Managers (PMs) and business stakeholders to ensure accurate CAPEX management, adherence to stage gate processes, and effective execution of PMO standards. The position also supports onboarding, system administration, and continuous PMO operations.

Key Responsibilities

PMO Governance & Project Support

• Serve as an active member of the PMO, ensuring adherence to governance frameworks, standards, and best practices
• Act as a stage gate coordinator, ensuring projects meet all required criteria before progressing
• Track and follow up with PMs on action items, deliverables, and stage gate compliance
• Maintain visibility into project progress and elevate risks or delays when necessary
• Partner with Project Managers/Finance partner , the global PMO manager and business stakeholders to manage CAPEX budgets
• Maintain and update actuals in the CAPEX system to ensure financial accuracy
• Assist in budget tracking, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Ensure alignment between project financials and overall portfolio planning

Resource Planning & System Support

• Support resource planning activities within the project management system
• Maintain accurate resource allocations and capacity tracking
• Assist PMs in updating project schedules and resource data

PMO Process & Training

• Lead onboarding and training of new Project Managers on PMO processes, tools, and governance standards
• Provide ongoing guidance to PMs on PMO methodologies and expectations
• Help continuously improve PMO processes, templates, and documentation
• Help supporting the Tisax compliance process

Tools & License Management

• Administer and manage PMO systems and tool licenses
• Ensure appropriate access, usage tracking, and optimization of licenses
• Act as a point of contact for system-related questions and support
• Oversee the project management took (i.e service now) upgrade including testing and validation

Stakeholder Coordination

• Collaborate with PMs, finance teams, and business partners to drive alignment
• Support reporting needs for leadership and PMO reviews

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, or related field
• Overall 4-5 years of experience with 2 years of experience in Project Management.
• Experience with CAPEX budgeting and financial tracking
• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Servicenow, Cora, MS Project, Planview, Jira, etc.)
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• KPI tracking and PMO performance metrics
• Process improvement initiatives
• PMP, CAPM, or similar certification
• Experience working in a structured PMO environment
• Knowledge of stage gate or governance frameworks
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Proactive communication and stakeholder management
• Process-oriented mindset with continuous improvement focus

Lubrizol: Imagined for Life. Enabled by Science. ™ Delivered by You. For nearly 100 years, The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, has been at the forefront of innovation to enhance everyday life, advance mobility, and make the modern world work better. Our specialty chemistry solutions - engine oils, performance coatings, and skincare to medical devices and plumbing systems - are powered by the expertise, passion, and commitment of people like you. We tackle the world’s toughest challenges with science-based solutions, deeply understanding our customers to deliver innovative chemistry and differentiated value. Our inclusive culture, dedication to safety, and incredible global talent drive our success. Our solutions meet the evolving needs of the modern world- brought to life by science and, most importantly, delivered by you. Whether you’re in the lab, on the production floor, or in the office, you’ll be part of a team around the world that empowers you to think boldly, drive results, and contribute to solutions that shape a better, more sustainable future. We win because of you. Let’s build the future together.

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