PMO Manager

**LOCATION**: Kuala Lumpur

**REPORTS TO**:Director, Kuala Lumpur Integrated Global Services

**DIRECT REPORTS**:No

**WORKPLACE TYPE**:Hybrid

**Core Responsibilities**:

- Lead the project portfolio management and execution across IGS for APAC and EMEA in alignment to the global initiatives’ prioritization defined by the Project Portfolio Steering Committee
- Measure value creation from all the different projects, including those related to continuous improvement for Kuala Lumpur and present update to IGS Leadership
- Oversee and develop project scope, budget, timeline, risk assessment and change management for all projects.
- Oversee and execute the implementation of projects for IGS to ensure all of them are on budget, on time and within the quality requirements.
- Lead and Manage cross functional projects ensuring alignment with overall project goals
- Develop detailed project plans including timelines, milestones and resource allocation
- Coordinate with cross functional teams to ensure seamless execution of project deliverables
- Monitor project progress, identify/escalate risks and develop contingency plans
- Provide project portfolio, value capture and individual updates to IGS Leadership on a regular basis
- Ensure compliance with project management standards and best practices as defined by the Senior Manager of PMO and Ingredion’s PM governance standards
- Conduct Lessons Learned and project reviews post implementation to evaluate areas of improvements
- Support the overall PMO and be a key member of the PMO Team in keeping up to date with digital capabilities and identify areas of continuous improvement
- Evaluate potential process automations in conjunction with IGS Kuala Lumpur leaders
- Develop and execute the Lean Six Sigma training plan for Kuala Lumpur in alignment to the global standards defined by Senior Manager of PMO and global IGS team
- Collaborate closely with leadership team to align on strategic requirements and process management.
- Identify areas of opportunity and initiate projects with achievable goals. Support operations through facilitation and implementation of Continuous Improvement projects, sustaining, improving, and streamlining overall processes within the organization.
- Function as a consultant and business partner to other groups across IGS as required.
- Provide support, guidance, leadership, and motivation to promote a psychological safety environment along with team engagement and commitment, bringing as a result a high performing team.
- Other Duties as assigned.

**Mandatory requirements**:

- Bachelor or master’s degree in business, or related field
- 10+ years’ experience with 7 years in project management in Shared Services
- Advanced expertise on Agile and Hybrid frameworks for project management
- A minimum certification of Green Belt in Lean Six Sigma

**Required behaviors and skills**:

- Demonstrated ability to work independently, take ownership of work performance, follow through on assignments, and anticipate, identify, and analyze problems and resolve or recommend course of action for resolution as appropriate.
- Proven ability to independently analyze complex problems, research complex issues, draw appropriate conclusions, and develop and implement innovative solutions
- Highly organized individual with a high degree of attention to details
- Strong verbal and written communication in English as well as solid interpersonal skills including communication, collaborative facilitation, coaching, and influencing
- Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines and handle multiple/detail-oriented task
- Demonstrated ability to build, maintain, and leverage relationships with Senior Management, as well as proven ability to work as part of a project team and deliver results
- Strong presentation skills necessary to effectively communicate, update, persuade and facilitate discussions with all levels of management
- Continuous improvement attitude to seek out and implement best practices

**Desirable requirements**:

- Black belt on Lean Six Sigma
- Skills in Digital Enablement
- Project Management Professional certification a plus

**Relocation Available**:
No