Manager, IT PMO Governance- Americas

Job title: Manager, IT PMO Governance- Americas

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We are the leading provider of worldwide smart end-to-end supply chain & logistics, enabling the flow of trade across the globe. Our comprehensive range of products and services covers every link of the integrated supply chain – from maritime and inland terminals to marine services and industrial parks as well as technology-driven customer solutions.

The Manager, IT PMO Governance – Americas is responsible for the establishment and governance of the PMO as well as management of the large-scale software and infrastructure projects and the oversight of related technical teams and stakeholders’ relationships.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead the analysis, selection and roll-out of PMO tools that enable the integrated delivery model;
• Provide the necessary training and facilitating skills to drive transformation activities and ensure long term adoption;
• Define strategy and provide optimal portfolio value. This includes documenting all key decisions and action items;
• Own the logistics plan for stage-gate decision process and core team meetings;
• Plan and deliver allocated product launches end-to-end;
• Ensure functional area deliverables are understood, cross-functionally aligned, execution of deliverables and timelines are on track;
• Bring a deep background in Portfolio, Program & Project management;
• Partner with the HR Director to facilitate an effective, cross-functional governance process to enable portfolio status and health;
• Other duties as assigned;
• Leads project quality and post-mortem functions to mitigate and address project delivery challenges in the support of continuous improvement efforts;
• Prepares regular, thorough and articulate executive summaries for senior leadership on project and team performance;
• Leads interviewing and hiring process in assigned areas and provides direct input into performance evaluations;
• Partner with the other Directors to facilitate an effective, cross-functional governance process to enable portfolio status and health;
• Ensures adherence to practices, procedures, precedents, policy and Executive Leadership direction;
• Develop and employ strategies to bring alignment and true partnership between finance, technology and business stakeholders at DP World, AMR.
• Lead the development of various project plans, ensuring alignment of activities and priorities and create management reports outlining and defining a project’s scope.
• Identify and manage risk, determine appropriate courses of action on complex issues relating to a specific functional area, business operation or strategy, while exercising judgment on moderately complex decisions that fall outside standard procedures, practices and policies.
• Gather and analyze information from key business areas, drawing on knowledge
• Clarify and interpret the requests of other departments to understand their core needs, while confirming understanding of objectives and clarifying how potential changes will impact the organization.
• Execute short and long-term projects to deliver on internal customer needs and resolve issues related to departmental productivity and effectiveness. Use creativity in developing process improvements and providing innovative solutions and process alternatives for increased efficiencies.
• Assess the value and potential impact of solutions or alternatives including customer impact and cost implications.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Superior organizational skills, must be able to manage multiple projects with high priority;
• The ability to work/lead others through aggressive challenges, obstacles, deadlines and changes is required;
• Travel Up to 25%
• 10+ years experience in new product development and project management required.
• Proven track record of successfully managing new product introductions from concept to commercialization.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis on issues encountered during project delivery and devise course correction and ‘get to green’ plans;
• Business first – Focuses on customers and clients, business/financial acumen;
• Inspire – Inspire others, creates vision and strategy, energizes others.
• A degree in computer science or a related field, combined with at least 8 years of
• Project Management, particularly enterprise-wide implementations.
• Solid experience with the management of risk, change, issues, time, scope, resources, budget, and quality.
• Experience building and maintaining strong working relationships with business and IT stakeholders.
• Ability to interact effectively with business and technology groups in order to deliver highly efficient solutions.
• Experience in managing projects across multiple sites and/or with multiple partners
• Strong understanding of, and solid experience with, all major aspects of business system implementation such as analysis, design, development, and deployment.
• Ability to strategically plan, analyse, implement and review a variety of projects and assignments.
• Strong commitment to client service excellence with the ability to develop and maintain trusting relationships across all levels and functional areas of an organization.

ABOUT DP WORLD

We deliver these services through an interconnected global network of 128 business units in 60 countries across six continents, with a significant presence both in high-growth and mature markets. Wherever we operate, we integrate sustainability and responsible corporate citizenship into our activities, striving for a positive contribution to the economies and communities where we live and work.

Our dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 53,220 employees from 131 countries is committed to delivering unrivalled value to our customers and partners. We do this by focusing on mutually beneficial relationships – with governments, shippers, traders, and other stakeholders along the global supply chain – relationships built on a foundation of mutual trust and enduring partnership.

We think ahead, anticipate change and deploy industry-leading technology to further broaden our digital vision to disrupt world trade and create the smartest, most efficient and innovative solutions, while ensuring a positive and sustainable impact on economies, societies and our planet.

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or belief.

By submitting your resume and application information, you authorize DP World to transmit and store your information in the world-wide recruitment database, and to circulate that information as necessary for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications for this or other job vacancies.

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