Role Overview
The R&D PMO Manager leads strategic alignment and development of Project and Programme Management (PPM) capability across the SUN division. The role champions best practices, defines processes and tools, and embeds world‑class standards to enable successful delivery of complex engineering programmes. The manager reports to the Head of R&D Operations.
Responsibilities
* Define and implement divisional PPM strategy and roadmap in partnership with stakeholders.
* Chair divisional working groups and ensure governance reporting of agreed roadmaps.
* Align PPM capability development with divisional R&D continuous improvement initiatives.
* Establish and maintain PPM processes, tools, and standards for delivery of world‑class engineering.
* Manage and administer core divisional governance forums (e.g., CPR, DSPR).
* Plan and manage a continuous improvement roadmap focused on PPM capability.
* Coordinate activities across multiple stakeholders and locations, including external partners.
* Champion collaboration and alignment to common goals across the organization.
* Benchmark internal practices against industry best practices to maintain world‑class standards.
* Deliver governance reporting for roadmap execution and capability development.
* Monitor progress against strategic objectives and ensure timely delivery of initiatives.
Qualifications
* Extensive knowledge of PMO and PPM practices.
* Excellent influencing and negotiation skills at multiple organisational levels, including executive level.
* Clear leadership willingness to take ownership and control of situations and guide others who may not report directly.
* Experience in collaboration and cooperative techniques across a wide range of stakeholders.
* Experience managing projects and programmes, with a focus on continuous improvement.
* Accountable and committed to excellence with integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
* Capability to manage performance of suppliers/service providers for strong results.
* Strong organisational, communication, and facilitation skills.
* Commercially aware with ability to manage change.
* Self‑motivated with a proven track record in delivering results within a complex global organisation.
* Dedicated, driven approach committed to learning, improving, and championing these traits in others.
* Strong conceptual and analytical skills, demonstrating outside‑the‑box problem‑solving.
* Flexibility to travel nationally and internationally on a regular basis.
Benefits
* Culture of trust and accountability.
* Lifelong learning and career growth opportunities.
* Innovation powered by people.
* Comprehensive compensation and benefits.
* Health and well‑being support.
Job Location & Work Arrangement
This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between remote work and being on‑site. The primary location is unspecified but travel to multiple locations nationally and internationally is expected.
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