PMO Functional Lead – Forecast, Backlog & Ops Excellence

Hitachi Energy Ltd.

Earth City (MO)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 190,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health and retirement benefits

Paid leave

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking a PMO Functional Lead to manage governance, forecasting, and performance reporting across the NAM BU Service PMO. You will drive standardization, cross-functional collaboration, and executive insights to improve forecast reliability and project execution.

The role requires extensive experience in project management, ERP SAP, BI tools, and advanced reporting. You will coordinate planning with Field Service, Shop Operations, Spare Parts, Supply Chain, and Sales and

Qualifications

10+ years of experience in PMO/PMO leadership, program management, or operations.
Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing without authority; SAP in manufacturing/service.
Proficiency in project management methodologies, BI tools, and performance reporting.
PMP/CSM or similar certification preferred.
Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and executive recommendations using AI-enabled tools.
Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

Establish governance for Project Management and Order Handling with best practices and performance expectations.
Drive cross-functional alignment and process ownership.
Own PMO performance reporting, backlog health, forecasts, risks, and metrics.
Develop executive dashboards and reporting to reveal forecast confidence and revenue opportunities.
Standardize backlog review processes across NAM and coordinate planning across functions.
Identify constraints affecting backlog conversion and address material, capacity, and dependency issues.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to simplify processes and improve efficiency.
Ensure compliance with external and internal regulations and guidelines.