Role Summary
We are seeking a Team Lead / Assistant Manager to lead (10-15 people) our central PMO, Reporting & Analytics & Knowledge Management capability. You will be responsible for a team of specialists and oversee a complex, multi-geography portfolio across the EMEA and APAC regions. This strategic role involves establishing and maturing governance frameworks, driving process standardization, and ensuring the successful delivery of large-scale programs. You will serve as a key partner to senior leadership, providing data-driven insights and executive-level reporting to guide portfolio decisions.
Duties & Responsibilities
•Lead, manage, and mentor a central PMO, analytics, and knowledge specialists.
•Design, embed, and enforce PMO governance frameworks, SOPs, delivery standards, and reporting templates to standardize portfolio execution.
•Establish and manage portfolio governance structures, reporting cadences, and approval checkpoints aligned with strategic priorities.
•Develop and maintain portfolio dashboards and KPI frameworks to improve reporting accuracy and delivery visibility.
•Implement and oversee cross-portfolio risk, issue, and dependency tracking mechanisms to enable early mitigation and structured escalation.
•Partner with senior leadership to translate strategic objectives into prioritized program roadmaps and milestone plans.
•Produce and present executive and board-level portfolio reports, governance summaries, and performance commentary.
Requirements
•10+ years of progressive experience as a PMO and Program Leader, with a strong track record in PMO setup and maturity.
•Desirable PMP (Project Management Professional) certification from PMI.
•Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary PMO teams.
•Demonstrated success managing complex, multi-portfolio programs across various geographies.
Key Skills & Expertise
•Core Expertise: PMO Establishment & Maturity, Program & Portfolio Governance, Process & SOP Standardization, Portfolio Prioritization & Road mapping, and Executive Stakeholder Communication.
•Methodologies: Agile & Hybrid Delivery Models, Process Improvement & Lean Methodologies.
•Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Projects, Smartsheet, SharePoint, Advanced MS Excel is required. Familiarity with MS Copilot & other AI Tools is a plus.
•Leadership: Strong ability to influence diverse audiences, promote collaboration, and facilitate change management across business units. Proven ability to develop concise reports and presentations for board-level discussions.
Location
On-site – Gurugram, HR
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
