PMO Lead

Globe Telecom, Inc.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Globe Telecom, Inc. in the Philippines is seeking a PMO Lead to govern, execute, and oversee programs, ensuring projects stay on time and within budget while aligning with strategic objectives.

In this role, you will manage scope and change control, drive risk reporting to senior leaders, optimize processes, oversee financial reconciliations, vendor management, and deliver data-driven insights to stakeholders to sustain program delivery excellence.

Job description

At Globe, our goal is to create a wonderful world for our people, business, and nation. By uniting people of passion who believe they can make a difference, we are confident that we can achieve this goal.

Job Description

The PMO Lead is responsible for the governance, execution, and oversight of programs, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with strategic objectives. This role manages core functions, including scope and change control, and is responsible for the early detection and reporting of risks to senior leaders. The position also identifies improvements in existing processes to further enhance execution, while overseeing financial reconciliation, vendor management, and providing data-driven insights to stakeholders.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Scope Management & Change Control - Manages project scope from initial endorsement to final execution. This includes maintaining an accurate database of build information and ensuring it is correctly channeled to all relevant teams, stakeholders, and vendors. The role also leads the change management process, meticulously documenting and justifying any scope changes before they are re-endorsed.
• Program Progress and Performance Reporting - Tracks and reports on the overall progress of programs, providing key insights and measuring outcomes against established targets. This includes monitoring project budgets, tracking cost variations, and generating essential reports such as balance scorecards (BSC), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and post-build reports (e.g., Acceptance, Project Closure). This role is responsible for creating regular, audience-specific reports to keep all stakeholders informed.
• Stakeholder Communication and Storytelling - Leads the effort to create compelling, data-driven reports for various stakeholders. This involves gathering relevant data, collaborating with different chapters and support teams to build a clear narrative, and presenting the information at an agreed-upon frequency.
• Risk and Issue Management - Proactively identifies potential risks and issues across all programs. This role facilitates the development of clear mitigation and resolution strategies and escalates critical risks to stakeholders early to ensure they are aware of any potential impact on project goals.
• Project Enablement and Dependency Management - Supports the successful execution of projects by ensuring all teams have the necessary resources and information to move forward. This includes managing dependencies between teams and domains and ensuring constant follow-up to keep projects on track and prevent bottlenecks.
• Cost and Asset Reconciliation - Oversees project finances by reconciling planned versus actual Bill of Quantities (BOQs), particularly for civil, mechanical, and electrical (CME) projects. This role is responsible for validating the drivers behind any variation orders to ensure financial accuracy and accountability.
• Data Analysis and Key Reporting - Generates and reviews key reports, including those for Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), providing insightful analysis and actionable recommendations. This role presents these findings to stakeholders and conducts follow-ups to ensure all action items are completed.
• Vendor Performance Management - Supports build teams in evaluating the performance of vendors and partners. This includes ensuring performance reports are accurately recorded and officially submitted to the Planning and Engineering teams to inform future vendor selection. This role also assists in managing escalations for problematic vendors, facilitating discussions up to the point of penalties if required.
• Process Improvement - Identifies areas for improvement within project management processes. This role leads and drives initiatives to optimize workflows, increase efficiency, and enhance overall program delivery.
• Data Source Management and Documentation - Ensures all data sources used for reporting are current and accurate. This role maintains a comprehensive and organized repository for all program information and documentation to ensure consistency and easy access.
• External Information Management - Manages the flow of accurate project information to external agencies, such as the GT CorpCom, NTC, and other non-Globe agencies, ensuring all data is correct and compliant.
• Training and Knowledge Development - Contributes to the professional growth of the PMO and B&D organization by facilitating for the HR-mandated online trainings and development opportunities. This includes enhancing project management skills across various teams, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Globe’s hiring process promotes equal opportunity to applicants, Any form of discrimination is not tolerated throughout the entire employee lifecycle, including the hiring process such as in posting vacancies, selecting, and interviewing applicants. Globe’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy Commitment can be accessed here Make Your Passion Part of Your Profession. Attracting the best and brightest Talents is pivotal to our success. If you are ready to share our purpose of Creating a Globe of Good, explore opportunities with us.

Globe Telecom, Inc. (Globe) is the leading Telecommunications company in the Philippines and the purveyor of the Filipino digital lifestyle. We provide cellular, broadband and mobile data services by focusing on enriching our content offerings amid customers' growing preference for multimedia platforms across multiple screens and devices. We want to enrich lives through communications by simplifying technology, so that we bring customers closer to what matters most. Globe was also recognized as one of the Top companies to work for in Asia by Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability (ACES) Awards and Best Employer in the Telco category by Stevie’s New York. Our principal shareholders are Ayala Corp. and Singtel, both industry leaders in their respective countries and in the region. We are also a member of Bridge Alliance, Asia Pacific's leading mobile alliance of 36 mobile carriers.

Purpose

In everything we do, we treat people right to create a Globe of Good.

Vision

We see a Philippines where families' dreams come true, businesses flourish, and the nation is admired.

Mission

We create wonderful experiences for people to have choices, overcome challenges, and discover new ways to enjoy life.