PMO Programme Manager R&D

Jacobs Douwe Egberts UK; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs Douwe Egberts UK is seeking a Global PMO Program Manager in Utrecht, Netherlands. In this role, you will define and manage the primary source of truth for program reporting across various key initiatives, providing essential performance insights.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in program management within a global environment and a Master's degree in a relevant field. This role requires strong leadership and analytical skills to navigate complex organizational structures.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in program management, transformation, or Business/innovation Finance.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders across functions and geographies.
• Experience in portfolio management and executive reporting.

Responsibilities

• Define and govern 'single source of truth' for program reporting.
• Develop advanced visualization tools to track key initiatives.
• Lead the PMO reporting cadence across global teams.

Skills

Program Management

Strategic Value Management

Analytical Complexity

Influencing Stakeholders

Education

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Project Management or Operations

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Job Description

As the Global PMO Program Manager, you will be part of the Global PMO, reporting to the Global PMO Director. You will define and govern the "single source of truth" for program reporting across Innovation & Growth, Value Optimization, and Cross Program Management to provide forward-looking insights on performance and risk.

• Govern global program reporting by defining and maintaining a single source of truth that provides forward-looking insights on performance, risk, and value.
• Develop advanced visualization tools, including Power BI dashboards, to track Global/Brand "Big Bets" and regional initiatives in collaboration with Marketing and Finance.
• Lead cross-program strategic reviews and 18- and 36-month outlook planning, identifying systemic risks, resources and budget capacity constraints, and value scenarios to inform long-range investment and resource decisions at enterprise level.
• Lead the PMO reporting cadence across global and regional teams, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of project data and stage-gate status.

Qualifications

For this role, we’re looking for someone who has the following skills and experience:

• Extensive Program Leadership: 10+ years of professional experience in program management, transformation, or Business/innovation Finance within a global environment.
• Advanced Academic Background: A Master’s degree is preferred in Business Administration, Engineering, Project Management, or Operations.
• Matrix Organization Expertise: Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders across functions and geographies without direct authority.
• Governance and Reporting: Strong experience in portfolio management and executive reporting to support high-level decision-making.
• Strategic Value Management: A proven track record of driving measurable business outcomes such as productivity, cost efficiency, or capability buildup.
• Analytical Complexity: Ability to operate effectively in highly complex and ambiguous environments, integrating strategy with disciplined execution.