PMO Lead

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive PMO Project Manager to establish and strengthen project governance, drive execution discipline, and ensure effective resource and stakeholder management across a complex matrix organization. This role will play a key part in enhancing delivery standards, visibility, and accountability within the PMO.

Key Responsibilities

Governance & Structure

• Set up and maintain a robust PMO governance framework aligned with organizational strategy
• Define and implement project management standards, templates, tools, and reporting structures
• Establish steering committees, stage gates, and escalation pathways
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements

Project Oversight & Reporting

• Follow up on project status updates across portfolios
• Track progress against milestones, budgets, risks, and KPIs
• Consolidate reporting for senior leadership and executive stakeholders
• Identify risks, issues, and dependencies, ensuring timely mitigation and escalation

Resource Management

• Oversee resource planning and allocation across multiple projects
• Monitor capacity, utilization, and skills alignment
• Collaborate with functional managers to optimize resource deployment
• Support workforce forecasting and demand planning

Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage and align cross-functional stakeholders
• Facilitate governance forums and executive review meetings
• Communicate project updates clearly and effectively at all organizational levels
• Build strong relationships within a matrix environment

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (e.g. Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering)
• FPX Certification (or equivalent project governance certification)
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
• Proven experience within a PMO or enterprise project management environment
• Strong understanding of project governance frameworks and portfolio management
• Demonstrated experience working in a matrix organization
• Fluency in English language required. Knowledge of Dutch preferred.
  

Key Competencies

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing capability
• Ability to navigate complex organizational structures
• High attention to detail with strong analytical skills
• Proactive, structured, and solution-oriented mindset
  

Preferred Experience

• Experience implementing PMO frameworks from the ground up
• Exposure to digital transformation or enterprise-wide initiatives
• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, or equivalent)

Preferred Skills:

Agile Manufacturing, Analytical Reasoning, Business Process Design, Developing Others, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Manufacturing Safety, Motivating People, Organizational Project Management, Organizing, Plant Operations, Process Control, Project Management, Quality Assurance (QA), Strategic Supply Chain Management, Team Management

Location: Nijmegen, NL