Project Management Office (PMO) Manager at RPS North America

St. Charles, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Aerospace, DefenseIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and/or Master’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering or Management; Advanced degree (i.e. MBA) is a plus
Project Management Certification required, ideally PMP
Over 10 years of experience as a Program Manager or Project Manager, including the usage of MS Project
Fluent in English, additional languages including French, Dutch, German or Spanish are a plus
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategies
Proven experience of international Programs/Projects
Strong leadership abilities with a talent for motivating and guiding teams – ability to interact with all levels of the company (from C Level to Shop floor operator) and in all functional domains
Analytical and structured person with a no-nonsense attitude
Ability to sit for extended periods, working at a desk and/or attending meetings
Use various computer and office equipment

Responsibilities

Learn, understand and implement the Sonaca tailormade program/project management (PM) system utilized in Sonaca North America and the headquarters
Apply the program/project management system to manage performance of Program/Project Portfolio: monitor & control overall performance (Cost/Cash/Time/Risks), deliver expected value to the business (yearly turnover and margin), and manage priorities between programs to maximize return
During program execution (to be agreed with the CTO): develop and maintain network with external counterparts, compose frontline of escalation route with sales organization, foster long-term deals & negotiations
Contribute to sales effort by identifying and sharing potential additional opportunities with sales organization
Identify internal initiatives to increase program margin, have these approved by top management before implementation
In collaboration with the PM team in headquarters: improve the PM System (Governance, Process, Tools, Templates and Trainings)
Support Business Development & pre-sales for all Programs related aspects during Bid Management (e.g. Project Management Plan, Project Schedule, Lessons Learnt, historical data)
As People Manager: participate in hiring of project/program managers (establish job description, participate in candidate interviews to assess skills)
Train Program/Project managers on the program/project management system and disseminate methodologies, good practices and guidelines across Sonaca North America
Coach the PM team, including One on One coaching, career development and team seniority building

Skills

Program Management

Project Management

Portfolio Management

Risk Management

Cost Control

Time Management

Stakeholder Management

Sales Negotiation

Transformation Programs

New Product Introduction

RPS North America

Global consulting firm for diverse sectors

About RPS North America

RPS North America provides consulting and advisory services across various sectors, including property, energy, transport, defense, government services, and water resources. The company helps clients, which range from large corporations to non-profits, navigate complex challenges and achieve regulatory compliance through a wide array of services. These services include management consulting, environmental consulting, project management, and digital solutions, among others. RPS North America stands out from its competitors by leveraging its deep expertise and global presence to deliver tailored solutions that meet specific client needs. The company's goal is to drive sustainable growth and address critical issues such as infrastructure development and risk management, ensuring a consistent demand for its high-value services.

Delft, NetherlandsHeadquarters

1970Year Founded

$31.5KTotal Funding

ACQUISITIONCompany Stage

Consulting, Energy, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

5,001-10,000Employees