Head of Project Management Office (PMO)
General Information
Job Title : Head of PMO
Grade : Head Of
Department / Division : PMO / Project Management, Solutions and Technologies
Reporting to : Director of Project Mgmt, Solutions and Technologies
Start Date : ASAP
Contract Type : CDI
Location : Boulogne-Billancourt, France
Purpose
Working closely with the Director of Project Mgmt, Solutions & Technologies, the Head of PMO contributes to defining, developing and implementing the strategy, which ensure :
- Consistent and efficient Project Management approach on each and all HBS projects (methodologies, process & tools, resources)
- Anticipation and steering capability of HBS in its multi-project environment
He / she plays a key role in increasing HBS’s collective skills in Project Management based on proven and established methodologies, with a specific focus on all appointed PM-Resources.
Main Activities / Responsibilities
Corporate
- Lead the PMO Department as Head of’ based in HBS’s office in France
- Owner of CERES Platform, which is the heart of HBS operational resources planning : in charge of the adequation of the platform with the needs of all stakeholders, from its set-up, configuration and use on projects up to the management of evolutions according to business needs.
- Owner of HBS Workforce Management Platforms (People Allocation, Activity App)
Project Management
- Maintain and improve consistent & efficient Project Management processes & tools (HBS PM Canvas) in ligne with HBS industry requirements
- Support the identification, definition and specification of new Project Management processes and tools in close alignment with all HBS departments and projects
- Identify and grow PM-Team talents if the view to maintain a pool of PM resources to be allocated to projects
- Ensure with its team : Consistency of Project Management approach on all HBS projects and by all active PM teamsEnsure the right deployment and usage of the Project Tool Box on projects
Project Portfolio Management
- Provide visibility to all Directors / Heads Of on HBS Portfolio so they can actively and adequately steer their activity (anticipation, resource allocation, risks )
- Support the identification and monitoring of projects / multi-project risks
- Animate the Key Project Learning process to ensure all projects benefit from each project learning
Position Relevant Skills (Education / Work Experience / IT)
- Experience in the event industry with a clear understanding of event constraints and requirements in regard of Project Management methodologies and tools (Planning and Operation phases)
- Knowing the specifics of managing by deliverables and by risks
- Great in communicating, explaining and promoting the benefits in applying developed methodologies and processes but, ultimately, able to ensure they are applied
- Consensus and service-oriented
- Analytical problem-solving approach with an ability to zoom out
- Structured, organised and rigorous
- Enjoys working with people from different nationalities, languages and cultural backgrounds
- IT skills : excellent command of Pack Office, scheduling and planning tools
- Ability to look after the growth of resources by becoming a natural referent rather than the direct manager
- High sense of responsibility
- Result-driven approach
Required Languages
- English fluent (Spoken & Written)
- French fluent (Spoken & Written)