PMO Lead

• Partner with the HoD on high-impact initiatives and confidential matters.
• Prepare high-stakes presentations and briefs-often at a short notice-without compromising on clarity or quality.
• Build content to drive Leadership meetings content and department level events like TownHalls, Leadership travels, Dignitary visits, Strategy Workshops and ExCom engagements.
• Facilitate and coordinate HOD interventions for the department based on Business requirements.
• Act as the central coordination point for departmental projects and initiatives - managing timelines, dependencies, and stakeholder alignment.
• Establish and maintain governance frameworks, reporting mechanisms, and dashboards to track departmental OKRs, KPIs, and project health.
• Drive operational reviews, strategic planning sessions, and cadence meetings; ensure follow-through on action items and deliverables.
• Use AI tools to automate workflows & repetitive tasks like reporting- scheduling, generate insights, and accelerate execution.
• Anticipate needs, spot risks, and recommend solutions (ideally before the need arises).
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment on goals and initiatives; serve as the liaison between the HoD and other business units.
• Take initiative to improve communication and collaboration across teams and functions.
• Bring independent judgment - this role is not for uncritical agree-ers.
• Continuously upskill and share your expertise to raise the team's capabilities.

• Proven experience in a Project Management Office (PMO) or similar program management function, preferably in a tech-driven or multinational environment.
• Expertise in working with Microsoft office tools - Excel, PowerPoint and Power Bi- good to have
• Proficiency with AI skills and to enable agile functioning in the role - experience with AI-driven project management tools
• Technical fluency preferred, but what matters most is the ability to learn quickly, adapt seamlessly, and apply new knowledge with confidence.
• Deep attention to detail and ability to manage ambiguity with an innovative & solution-oriented mindset
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills with a bias for action.
• Robust Stakeholder connects - Demonstrate high emotional intelligence, discretion, and influence across cultures to collaborate with employees and Leaders.
• Fluency is some foreign language (German, Spanish, etc.) - not mandatory, but scores a definite brownie point
• Understand that this role will represent the Leader's office so timely delivery of quality is key

• Be part of a purpose-driven organization that is shaping the future of mobility
• Work on cutting-edge technologies and global projects
• Thrive in a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive environment
• Access world-class infrastructure and continuous learning opportunities

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