Head of PMO

The Crystal BU Head of PMO leads the R&D project and portfolio management ensuring the effective delivery of innovation and technical development initiatives. Overseeing a team of technical project managers and closely working with the BU R&D director this role drives cross-functional execution resource planning and adherence to PMO standards. It ensures alignment with strategic priorities fosters a culture of accountability and continuous improvement and supports technical enablement across the R&D pipeline. Reporting to the PMO & Systems Director the Head of PMO connects strategy to execution enabling high-impact timely product development.

Your key missions

Pipeline Delivery & Execution

• Ensure timely and cost-effective execution of Crystal R&D projects aligned with business goals.
• Monitor pipeline performance against time cost & budget manage risks and drive cross-functional collaboration for seamless delivery.

Strategic & Agile Portfolio Management

• Ensure strategic oversight of the Crystal R&D portfolio by driving project intake prioritization and resource planning.
• Provide visibility on status risks and interdependencies to enable informed senior stakeholders decision-making and coordinated execution across initiatives. Run BU NPD governance forums.

Team Leadership & Management

• Lead and develop a team of 10 technical project managers fostering a high-performance culture through coaching feedback and development planning.
• Ensure effective resource allocation by matching capabilities to project needs while promoting accountability collaboration and continuous improvement in project delivery.

PM Capability & Process Excellence

• Establish and embed consistent project management standards tools and ways of working across the R&D portfolio.
• Drive Stage-gate process maturity by identifying gaps implementing improvements and fostering a culture of operational discipline and continuous learning.

Technical Enablement & Innovation Support

• Support the delivery of R&D projects by connecting teams to the right technical capabilities platforms and expertise across the organization.
• Identify & resolve project roadblocks. Promote a shared technical culture by encouraging knowledge exchange and awareness of emerging trends.

If you recognize yourself in the description below dont wait and apply!

• You have 10 years professional experience
• Mastery of Innovation Product Lifecycle Management Stage Gate and portfolio governance
• Knowledge of liquid and packaging development processes
• Acts as key link between Marketing and Technical teams for early feasibility
• Familiar with consumer insights sensory testing and product validation
• Proven track record in NPD execution and market launches
• Awareness of quality regulatory & manufacturing constrain
• You are fluent in french and English

Soft skills:

• Stakeholder management
• Problem-Solving Results driven
• Communication & negotiation skills
• Cross functional leadership rigorous about detail and are able to see the big picture
• Ability to analyze report and present to different audiences

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