Sr. Manager IT PMO

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The Manager of IT PMO is responsible for overseeing the IT Project Management Office (PMO) and ensuring the successful delivery of IT projects across the organization. This role is essential to advancing Hexion's business transformation and digital strategy. Key responsibilities include strategic planning, resource allocation, governance, and continuous improvement of PMO processes. The Manager collaborates closely with Hexion's Transformation Office to identify initiatives requiring IT project-level support and to integrate them into standardized PMO frameworks. Additionally, this role involves leading and mentoring a team of IT Project Managers, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and business priorities.

Management Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategies regarding Project and Program Management tools and methodologies that align with business goals and IT objectives.

Resource Allocation: Ensure optimal allocation of IT resources across projects, balancing workload and capacity.

Process Improvement: Continuously improve PMO processes, methodologies, and standards.

Stakeholder Management: Maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring their needs are met and expectations managed.

Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks across the portfolio of projects.

Performance Tracking: Use metrics and KPIs to monitor and report on project performance, ensuring adherence to defined scope, schedule, and budget

Reporting: Provide regular updates to senior leadership on project status, risks, and issues.

Mentorship: Provide guidance and support to IT Project Managers, fostering their professional development.

Ownership: Serve as the primary escalation point for project-related issues, ensuring timely resolution through coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

Portfolio Manager Responsibilities:

Project Oversight: Maintain oversight of all projects within the portfolio, ensuring they adhere to PMO standards and methodologies.

Alignment with BRMs: Collaborate with IT Business Relationship Managers (BRMs) to ensure project requests are properly prioritized and detailed.

Handoff Coordination: Ensure smooth and timely handoff between BRMs and Project Managers to facilitate efficient project initiation and planning.

Support: Provide support to Project Managers throughout the project lifecycle, assisting with issue resolution and escalation.

Portfolio Health Monitoring: Monitor the health of projects, staying updated on key activities and milestones.

Trend Analysis: Track and analyze trends within the portfolio, providing insights to senior leadership.

Process Definition: Define, maintain, and evolve portfolio-specific processes, templates, and documentation standards, tailoring as needed to fit project and organizational needs.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field
• Strong analytical skills and proven ability for complex problem solving
• Minimum of 10 years of IT project management experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or leadership capacity
• Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
• Ability to articulate technical topics to non-technical audiences
• Ability to effectively manage and communicate within a matrix environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite including Teams collaboration tools
• Excellent interpersonal skills with exceptional influencing and communication skills
• Previous experience working with 3rd party contractors and managed services
• Experience with a variety of project management methodologies
• Experience in a supervisory capacity required
• PMP certification required or actively in progress. Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) certification a plus
• Experience as a Portfolio Manager preferred
• Experience in Microsoft Project a plus
• Experience with project portfolio management tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Planview, or equivalent) is a plus

We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, pregnancy, race, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or military status, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

To be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment through our career site and, be at least 18 years of age. Any offer of employment will be conditioned upon successful completion of a drug test and background investigation, as well as authorization for the Company to conduct additional periodic background checks as required by the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) or regulations adopted by the department of Homeland Security or other regulatory agencies. A prior criminal record is not an automatic bar to employment, and the Company will conduct an individualized assessment and reassessment, consistent with applicable law, prior to making any final employment decision.