PMO Senior Manager - Nidec Power Americas

Nidec Corporation; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 118,200 - 189,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Potential for additional bonus opportunities

Job summary

Nidec Corporation seeks a PMO Senior Manager in Mankato, Minnesota to lead project and program management activities. The role is critical for ensuring alignments with divisional priorities, overseeing project portfolios, and optimizing processes.

Candidates must have 8-12+ years of experience in project/program management, strong leadership skills, and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. A competitive salary and bonus opportunities are included.

Qualifications

• 8 – 12+ years of progressive project / program management experience.
• 3 – 5+ years leading PMO or project management teams.
• Strong command of project management methodologies and tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for all project management activities.
• Oversee project portfolio balancing resources, schedule, risk, and budget.
• Lead and mentor a team of project managers and analysts.
• Analyze PMO operations and optimize processes for efficiency.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the PMO and divisional leadership.

Skills

Project management methodologies

Leadership skills

Analytical problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Position Objective

The PMO Senior Manager provides strategic leadership, governance, and oversight for all project and program management activities within the division. This role ensures that projects are aligned with divisional and enterprise priorities, executed with disciplined methodology, and delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership & governance
  • Establish, maintain, and mature the divisional PMO framework, methodologies, and standards.
  • Ensure alignment of project portfolios with divisional and corporate strategy.
  • Develop governance processes including intake, prioritization, approval, and reporting.
  • Partner with executive leadership to define project success metrics and performance KPIs.
• Portfolio & program management
  • Oversee the full project portfolio, balancing resources, schedule, risk, and budget.
  • Lead cross-functional program execution for high-impact initiatives.
  • Conduct regular portfolio reviews, providing guidance, risk mitigation, and strategic escalation.
  • Ensure accurate and timely status reporting to senior leadership.
• Team leadership & development
  • Lead, mentor and develop a team of project managers and analysts.
  • Drive a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
  • Provide coaching on project management best practices, tools, and methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid).
  • Oversee resource planning and capacity management across the project portfolio.
• Process optimization & continuous improvement
  • Analyze PMO operations and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and consistency.
  • Implement tools and systems that support high-quality project execution (e.g., project management software, dashboards, templates).
  • Lead post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and incorporate improvements.
• Stakeholder engagement & communication
  • Serve as the primary liaison between the PMO and divisional / corporate leadership.
  • Facilitate communication across teams to ensure clarity, alignment, and informed decision‑making.
  • Present portfolio insights, risks and recommendations to executive audiences.

Experience & Skills

• 8 – 12+ years of progressive project / program management experience.
• 3 – 5+ years leading PMO or project management teams.
• Experience in large-scale transformation, operations, or manufacturing environments preferred.
• Certifications (preferred but not required): PMP®, PgMP®, PMO-CP, or equivalent Agile certifications (CSM, SAFe, PMI-ACP).
• Strong command of project management methodologies and tools.
• Excellent leadership, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making capabilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, matrixed organization.
• Exceptional communication and executive presentation skills.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field (Master’s preferred).

Success Profile

• Thinks strategically but executes with discipline.
• Builds strong cross‑functional partnerships.
• Elevates project visibility and transparency.
• Coaches teams to deliver projects with excellence.
• Drives consistency, operational rigor, and accountability across the division.

Work Shift Schedule

First Shift (United States of America)

Key Compensation

• Annual Salary: $118,200 to $189,100, paid Bi‑Weekly.
• Potential for additional bonus opportunities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your EEO rights as an applicant, please visit http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf.