Senior Pmo Lead

Jaguar Land Rover Automotive; Pune District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Jaguar Land Rover Automotive seeks a Senior PMO Lead to support delivery of strategic priorities across Global Aftermarket Procurement Operations. You will lead programmes to improve supplier performance, operational effectiveness and organisational capability, collaborating with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams to translate objectives into delivery plans and measurable outcomes.

You will maintain governance, manage dependencies, and drive accountability to keep programmes on track

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading or coordinating complex programmes in a large, matrix organisation.
• Ability to translate strategic objectives into structured delivery plans and realisable actions.
• Strong understanding of governance, planning, risk management and benefits realisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination and delivery of strategic programmes in Global Aftermarket Procurement Operations.
• Translate priorities and insights into delivery plans driving actions to implementation.
• Establish and maintain programme governance including reporting, risk and dependency tracking.
• Drive alignment across cross-functional stakeholders in a complex global network.
• Monitor programme performance and benefits realisation with clear reporting.

Skills

Delivery management

Stakeholder influence

Programme leadership

Data interpretation

Communication

Problem solving

Team mobilization

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

MS Office

Job description

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a Senior PMO Lead to support the delivery of strategic priorities across Global Aftermarket Procurement Operations, leading programmes that improve supplier performance, operational effectiveness and organisational capability.

Working closely with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams, you will transform objectives, data and insight into structured delivery plans, driving actions through to implementation and ensuring agreed outcomes are achieved. You will play a critical role in maintaining delivery focus across a complex global environment, providing governance, coordination and challenge to overcome obstacles, manage dependencies and keep programmes on track.

Success in this role requires strong programme delivery expertise, stakeholder influence and the ability to mobilise teams, drive accountability and convert ideas into measurable results.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of strategic programmes and improvement initiatives across Global Aftermarket Procurement Operations, ensuring objectives, milestones and outcomes are achieved.
• Translate strategic priorities, business insight and performance data into structured delivery plans, driving actions through to implementation and sustainable adoption.
• Establish and maintain effective programme governance, including reporting, risk management, dependency tracking, assurance activities and escalation of key issues.
• Drive alignment across cross-functional stakeholders, ensuring priorities, resources, deliverables and timelines remain coordinated across a complex global network.
• Monitor programme performance and benefits realisation, providing clear reporting, analysis and recommendations to support decision-making and delivery effectiveness.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve operational processes, programme delivery frameworks and ways of working, embedding best practice and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate the successful preparation and execution of key programme gateways, reviews and leadership forums, ensuring readiness and quality standards are achieved.
• Build capability across stakeholder groups by providing guidance, coaching and support in project delivery disciplines, governance requirements and programme management tools.
• Manage programme risks, issues and interdependencies proactively, driving timely resolution and maintaining delivery momentum.
• Develop strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, providing constructive challenge, promoting accountability and enabling successful delivery outcomes.
• Support wider Procurement Operations transformation activities and undertake additional responsibilities as required to meet evolving business priorities.

Key Interactions:

• Aftermarket Procurement Leadership Team
• Global Procurement Operations teams
• Supply Chain, Inventory Management and Material Fulfilment functions
• Digital, Analytics and Data teams
• Finance business partners
• Programme and Project Managers
• Senior stakeholders up to Director level
• External suppliers and service providers where required

Personal Profile:

Essential:

• Highly organised and delivery-focused individual, capable of translating strategic objectives, complex challenges and emerging priorities into structured plans and measurable outcomes.
• Self-motivated professional who can operate independently, manage multiple priorities and maintain momentum within a complex, fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify performance improvement opportunities and convert insight into practical actions.
• Resilient and adaptable individual who responds positively to ambiguity, challenge and changing business priorities while maintaining focus on delivery.
• Effective communicator with the ability to simplify complex information, influence stakeholders and build alignment across cross-functional and international teams.
• Credible and confident stakeholder manager who can challenge constructively, drive accountability and build trusted working relationships at all levels of the organisation.
• Collaborative team player who actively supports colleagues, shares knowledge and contributes to a culture of continuous improvement and delivery excellence.
• Proactive individual with a continuous improvement mindset, seeking opportunities to enhance processes, governance, ways of working and programme outcomes.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

Essential:

• Proven experience leading or coordinating complex programmes, projects or transformation initiatives within a large, matrix organisation.
• Demonstrable experience translating strategic objectives, operational challenges and performance insights into structured delivery plans and successful outcomes.
• Strong understanding of programme and project management disciplines, including governance, planning, risk management, dependency management, change control and benefits realisation.
• Experience driving operational improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities and supporting implementation through to sustained adoption.
• Strong analytical capability with experience interpreting data, performance metrics and business insights to inform decisions and prioritise actions.
• Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously, balancing competing priorities while maintaining delivery momentum.
• Experience working effectively across cross-functional teams and geographically dispersed stakeholder groups.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to build alignment, challenge constructively and drive accountability without direct authority.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of translating complex information into clear, actionable recommendations for diverse audiences.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, with experience creating high-quality reporting, presentations and management information.
• Degree qualified or equivalent professional experience.

Desirable:

• Formal project, programme management and/or continuous improvement training, qualification or accreditation.
• Experience applying recognised delivery, improvement or governance methodologies within a complex business environment.
• Experience within Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations or Aftermarket functions.
• Experience supporting transformation, organisational change or business optimisation programmes.
• Knowledge of PMO governance frameworks, portfolio management practices and delivery assurance processes.
• Experience developing performance reporting, dashboards and KPI frameworks to support programme delivery and decision-making.
• Experience working within a global manufacturing or automotive environment.