Global PMO Lead - Projects & Portfolio Delivery

S&C Electric Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 117,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & welfare benefits

401(k) / ESOP program

On-site in Chicago

Job summary

S&C Electric Company is seeking a Project Manager within Global Business Systems to serve as a PMO resource coordinating multiple initiatives. You will ensure governance compliance, integrated planning, risk and dependency management across the GBS portfolio, and mentor teams in Lean and agile methods.

The role requires 4+ years in project management in technical settings, with strong MS Project skills and ability to manage budgets and schedules.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Project Management experience in technical/engineering/manufacturing environments.
• Experience applying PM principles to a large portfolio of complex projects.
• Proficiency with PM tools, especially Microsoft Project Professional.
• Ability to manage budgets, timelines, and resources at high levels.
• Experience with change management and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert for project management and best practices.
• Oversee pre-project preparation including analysis, design, budget, and resource assessment.
• Facilitate planning events to create WBS and project schedule; drive critical path.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify knowledge gaps and develop learning programs.
• Define budgets, justify costs, and forecast project financials.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project plans and documentation.
• Lead project teams and coordinate internal/third-party resources as needed.
• Lead risk identification sessions and develop mitigation plans.
• Communicate project status, risks, and delays to stakeholders on cadence.

Skills

Project management

Portfolio management

MS Project

Budgeting

Leadership

Communication

Lean PM

Agile PM

Education

Bachelor's degree in PM/Technology/Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

PMP (if no PMP available)

Tools

Microsoft Project Professional

Jira

Confluence

Job description

S&C Electric Company is seeking a Project Manager within Global Business Systems to serve as a PMO resource coordinating multiple initiatives. You will ensure governance compliance, integrated planning, risk and dependency management across the GBS portfolio, and mentor teams in Lean and agile methods.

The role requires 4+ years in project management in technical settings, with strong MS Project skills and ability to manage budgets and schedules.