We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our team as the India PMO Manager. Our Cyber portfolio is adopting Agile practices while evolving with existing methodologies, requiring the PMO Manager to support diverse delivery methods, including Agile and Waterfall. The PMO Manager’s primary role will involve managing day-to-day PMO activities, guiding PMO policies and processes, overseeing project management teams, and working with other department leaders to drive project and programme development.

Key Responsibilities:

PMO Management & Development Establish and manage PMO capabilities in India. Guide and support Agile projects throughout their lifecycle, including coaching Waterfall programs to adopt Agile practices. Oversee PMO resources, including line and functional management and development planning. Ensure compliance with Change Management Framework and maintain quality data entry across programmes and portfolios. Recruitment & Workforce Management Manage recruitment, ensuring role requirements are met and reviewed for quality. Engage with Workforce Management Shared Services as needed and escalate issues. Project Oversight & Collaboration Collaborate with department leaders to define, prioritize, and develop projects. Ensure adherence to Project Risk and Opportunity Management standards. Plan project management tasks, set deadlines, assign team members, and oversee development to maintain efficiency and uphold company standards. Policy & Process Development Draft and refine project management office policies and processes. Continuously evaluate projects for compliance with company standards, budgets, and timelines. Document project scopes, budgets, justifications, and outcomes accurately. PMO Team Leadership Lead the PMO team, providing performance feedback, setting goals, and conducting assessments. Support both Agile and Waterfall projects, adapting services to meet transition requirements. Produce Governance reports (LPM, Change Board, Portfolio Review, Quarterly Business review) as per company framework and Agile TOM. Governance & Vendor Management Record and communicate governance decisions to stakeholders. Oversee non-financial and conduct risks within the portfolio in line with the Change Management framework. Validate vendor engagement requests with programme requirements and supervise Vendor Board submissions. Represent programme leadership at senior forums or deputize when necessary.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and Jira, Confluence, Clarity project management tools. Microsoft Power BI skills are a plus. Minimum 8 years of industry experience and 2 years in a supervisory role (preferred). Experience in Organisational Change Management. Strong leadership skills, with excellent written/verbal communication and attention to detail. Proven ability in project governance, risk, planning, and negotiation/influencing skills. Effective communication across all business levels, with a track record of managing complex portfolios. Experience with Waterfall, Iterative, Agile, Hybrid delivery lifecycles.

This role demands flexibility with work hours to align with core European business hours and will require effective relationship-building with senior managers, global programme offices, and other project teams. The successful candidate will be organized, proactive, and adaptable to different project management environments.