- Company Name
- Sofico
- Job Title
- PMO Project Manager (m/f/d)
- Job Description
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Job Title: PMO Project Manager
Role Summary:
Lead and coordinate PMO functions to ensure efficient project execution and continuous improvement. Provide portfolio oversight, quality assurance, risk assessment, and strategic alignment. Support sales and PM teams, conduct health checks, manage internal strategic projects, and drive the adoption of best practices and methodologies.
Expectations:
• 7+ years in a PMO or project management role, preferably in software solution delivery.
• Experience with ERP projects (e.g., Salesforce, SAP) is a strong advantage.
• Solid understanding of financial project aspects: budgeting, forecasting, and impact analysis.
• Hands‑on knowledge of Waterfall, Agile, SAFe, or similar methodologies.
• Proven ability to manage change, optimize processes, and influence stakeholders across all levels.
• Fluent in English and Dutch (verbal and written).
Key Responsibilities:
1. **Sales Support & Proposal Management** – Assist sales in tender preparation, validate and craft project proposals including scope, assumptions, schedule, and budget.
2. **Project Initiation & Guidance** – Partner with Program/Project Managers to define appropriate approach based on size and complexity.
3. **Training & Coaching** – Deliver training sessions and coaching to PMs across units to reinforce project execution standards.
4. **Health Checks & Stage Gates** – Lead project and program health reviews, identify deviations, propose mitigation actions, and ensure timely, high‑quality reporting to stakeholders.
5. **Internal Strategic Project Management** – Serve as PM for company‑wide projects, overseeing change and communication management.
6. **Process Improvement** – Define, refine, and document PM processes, guidelines, templates, and work instructions. Facilitate PM community collaboration for best‑practice diffusion.
7. **Portfolio Management** – Conduct portfolio analysis, track and improve success metrics, manage portfolio KPIs, and report status to senior management.
Required Skills:
- Expertise in PMO operations, project management, and portfolio governance.
- Strong communication, planning, and coordination capabilities.
- Advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills with a proactive, hands‑on approach.
- Ownership mindset with ability to maintain a high‑level view across concurrent complex initiatives.
- Demonstrated change‑leadership and process‑optimization experience.
- Stakeholder management across diverse profiles.
- Bilingual proficiency: English & Dutch.
- Familiarity with ERP PM tools (e.g., Salesforce, SAP).
- Knowledge of Waterfall, Agile, SAFe methodologies.
Required Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, IT, or related field.
- Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or PMI‑ACP preferred.