Global PMO & Programs Lead

PPG Industries; México; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG Industries in Mexico is seeking a PMO & Programs Manager to lead the execution discipline for procurement and related supply chain projects. You will drive PMO methods, the SSMO, program execution, contract management improvements, and value realization in a global Operations Center of Excellence.

The role collaborates across procurement spend categories and supports process improvements, automation, and Lean Six Sigma initiatives while embedding sustainable operating routines.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in project/program management, continuous improvement, procurement operations, supply chain operations, or related fields in complex, matrixed organizations.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Project Management, Operations or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Experience using AI-enabled productivity tools to improve ways of working, including building and refining prompts, automating repetitive activities.
• PMP, PgMP, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent recognized project management or improvement certification.
• Advanced English level.

Responsibilities

• Improve the PMO framework, including project intake, prioritization, governance rhythm, portfolio reporting, and supporting tools.
• Maintain visibility and execution oversight across the project portfolio, including active, pipeline, on-hold, and completed projects, and facilitate recurring leadership reviews.
• Partner with Finance and your team to validate program value, including financial impact, productivity, risk reduction, governance value, and operational benefits.
• Lead the Sourcing Strategy Management Office operating model, including its planning calendar, strategy reviews, standards, templates, partner engagement, repository discipline, progress tracking, and training refreshes.
• Lead assigned Procurement and applicable Supply Chain programs, applying PMO methods to planning, execution, reporting, risk management, adoption, and sustainment.
• Establish value-realization discipline across projects, including Indicators, milestones, ownership, risks, dependencies, and sustainment plans.
• Lead change management and program enablement, including team member communications, training, adoption activities, and the development of process and program documentation.
• Lead process improvement and automation programs using Lean, Six Sigma, and AI tools to refine workflows, reduce manual effort, and guide benefits.
• Provide PMO and continuous improvement support to project teams, promoting AI and automation adoption to enhance efficiency and ways of working.
• Facilitate working sessions and decision forums to align partners on scope, priorities, timing, ownership, risks, and expected outcomes.

Skills

PMO management

Continuous improvement

Procurement operations

AI productivity tools

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/Supply Chain

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

PPG Industries in Mexico is seeking a PMO & Programs Manager to lead the execution discipline for procurement and related supply chain projects. You will drive PMO methods, the SSMO, program execution, contract management improvements, and value realization in a global Operations Center of Excellence.

The role collaborates across procurement spend categories and supports process improvements, automation, and Lean Six Sigma initiatives while embedding sustainable operating routines.