Project Management Officer (PMO)

Role Overview:

The Project Management Officer (PMO) plays a critical role in supporting the successful delivery of projects across the organization. This role ensures that project management standards, methodologies, and best practices are consistently applied. The PMO provides governance, reporting, resource coordination, and strategic oversight to ensure alignment with business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Governance & Standards:
  • Develop, implement, and maintain project management frameworks, processes, tools, and templates.
  • Ensure compliance with organizational project management standards and methodologies.
  • Monitor project performance and adherence to timelines, budgets, and scope.
• Project Support:
  • Assist project managers in planning, execution, and closure of projects.
  • Facilitate risk management, issue tracking, and change control processes.
  • Provide administrative and logistical support for project meetings and documentation.
• Reporting & Analytics:
  • Prepare and deliver regular project status reports and dashboards to stakeholders.
  • Track KPIs and project metrics to assess performance and identify improvement areas.
  • Maintain a centralized repository of project documentation and lessons learned.
• Resource Management:
  • Support in resource requirement identification based on project schedules and deliverables.
  • Coordinate resource allocation across projects to optimize utilization.
  • Maintain a project calendar and ensure alignment of project timelines and dependencies.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Identify opportunities to improve project delivery processes and tools.
  • Conduct post-project reviews and contribute to knowledge sharing.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
• Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, CAPM) is preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in a PMO or project coordination role.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Asana, Smartsheet).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High attention to detail and a proactive mindset.