Location: Hybrid model with 2 days per week visit to Madrid office
Contract type: Permanent
Languages: Spanish (fluent), English (Fluent +B2/C1)
About the Role
We are looking for a PMO leader responsible for overseeing the organisation's Project Management Office (PMO). This role delivers strategic initiatives by setting strong project governance, managing a team of Project Managers and technical resources, and implementing standardised project management methodologies.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, IT, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
- More than +5/+6 years of experience leading teams, including direct management of Project Managers.
- +5/+6 years of experience in IT project or program management.
- Proven experience managing both project managers and technical delivery teams, with strong knowledge of IT governance and delivery frameworks.
- Preferred certifications: PMP, PgMP/PRINCE2, Agile (SAFe, Scrum, PMI‑ACP).
- Key skills: PMO governance, portfolio management, strategic planning, IT delivery leadership, executive communication, risk and financial management, resource planning, and Agile/traditional methodologies.
Role Responsibilities
- Lead the PMO strategy, establishing project management standards, methodologies, and governance frameworks aligned with business goals.
- Oversee the full project portfolio, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and consistent delivery practices.
- Manage and mentor a team of Project Managers and technical resources, including direct leadership over other managers.
- Ensure effective resource allocation, capacity planning, and performance management across the PMO team.
- Implement governance structures, monitor risks, issues, and dependencies, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
- Directly manage high-priority or complex projects when needed, coordinating with technical teams, vendors, and business stakeholders.
- Act as the primary interface for executive stakeholders, providing portfolio insights and facilitating cross-functional decision-making.
- Drive continuous improvement through KPIs, dashboards, reporting frameworks, and the adoption of Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies.
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