PMO Manager at Pernod Ricard

Job Purpose

• The PMO Manager is responsible for the overall project management function, providing leadership, coordination, and management of the PMO processes and functions across Africa & Middle East. This role ensures the alignment of projects with the organization’s strategic objectives, improving the consistency, predictability, and efficiency of project delivery. Your strategic & project management acumen will be instrumental in optimizing resource allocation, fostering collaboration among Project Leaders, and driving the cadence of our business.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• PMO strategy and governance: Establish PMO processes, tools, and frameworks to ensure effective project management across the AME region.
• Project Oversight and Support: Oversee the project portfolio to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Resource Optimization: Proactively identify resource pinch points and optimize project sequencing to ensure efficient resource utilization.
• Central Coordination: Serve as the central coordination point for all Project Leaders embedded in Functions, fostering collaboration and sharing of best practices.
• Senior Leadership Updates: Prepare updates and presentations for senior leadership meetings, such as CODI, Exco and Business Reviews, to communicate project progress and alignment with strategic goals.
• Risk and Issue Management: Implement risk management processes to identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and resolve issues.
• Performance Measurement and Reporting: Establish and monitor KPIs and metrics communicated through regular status reports for senior management.
• Agile Methodologies: Apply knowledge of Project Management methods including and cascading down from Agile to enhance project flexibility and adaptability.
• Project management upskilling: based on project leads’ maturity, build training and development plans with HR to ensure they are up to date with relevant methodologies and tools.
• The role of PMO manager is of paramount importance within Pernod Ricard for several reasons:
• Transformation Catalyst: You are a catalyst for change within the organization for Transformational initiatives, steering our evolution toward greater success and competitiveness in the Africa and Middle East region.
• Resource Optimization: Efficient resource allocation and optimization are central to the role. This contributes to cost-effectiveness and ensures that the right resources are available to drive transformation initiatives.
• Alignment with Organizational Goals: Your strategic awareness ensures that transformational initiatives are closely aligned with our broader organizational goals, ensuring that every change contributes to our growth and success.
• People-Centric Approach: You champion a people-centric approach to PMO & change, prioritizing the well-being and engagement of our employees while fostering a culture of adaptability and continuous improvement.
• Communication Excellence: Your exceptional communication skills will ensure that employees and stakeholders are informed, engaged, and inspired throughout the transformation journey.
• Driving Continuous Improvement: By leading, planning, and executing critical projects, the Project Manager plays a key role in reshaping the organization's operations, enhancing its competitive edge, and ensuring its alignment with the ever-evolving dynamics of the regional markets.
• Aligning with Our Values: At Pernod Ricard, we bring people together in an empowering & inspiring way, driving high performance and a convivial environment that leads and shapes our African & Middle East Purpose.

Key Competencies and Experience

• Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:
• Project Management: Strong project management skills to plan, execute, and monitor transformational projects (and portfolio of projects) effectively.
• Change Management: Proficiency in change management strategies to ensure smooth transitions during transformation and implementation of new processes.
• Stakeholder Engagement: The capacity to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and secure their support for transformation initiatives. Ability to motivate and influence stakeholders in the adoption of PMO processes.
• Resource Allocation: Skill in efficiently allocating and managing resources, including budgets and talent, for maximum impact

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelors or Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. Business Management, Commerce, Project Management or a related field)
• Additional certifications such as CAPM, PMP, PRINCE2, Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP), or Lean Six Sigma a plus
• Advanced in Excel, PowerPoint (for analytics and presentation), and in Collaboration/Communication tools such as MS Teams, Miro/Mural, Outlook, and Planner.
• Experience in Project Management tools such as MS Project, and PPM tools.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in project/portfolio management roles.
• Strong understanding of Change and Project Management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to convey complex concepts to a diverse audience.
• Experience (and mindset) in Agile organization / ways of working