PMO Manager

The PMO Manager is responsible for establishing, managing, and continuously improving the Project Management Office (PMO) to ensure effective project governance, portfolio management, and alignment of project initiatives with the organization’s strategic objectives. The role provides leadership and oversight across projects, promotes standardized project management practices, and ensures operational accountability, quality, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish, manage, and continuously improve the Project Management Office (PMO) within the organization.
• Develop and implement project management standards, processes, methodologies, and governance frameworks.
• Oversee project portfolios and monitor project progress, performance, timelines, risks, and deliverables.
• Provide strategic guidance and support to project teams and functional departments.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective project execution and collaboration.
• Identify potential project risks, issues, and bottlenecks and develop proactive solutions before they escalate.
• Monitor project performance and provide regular reports, updates, and recommendations to management.
• Promote accountability, quality standards, and consistency in project implementation.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, operational efficiency, and waste reduction using continuous improvement principles.
• Ensure proper documentation, reporting, and compliance with established PMO policies and procedures.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and high performance across project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in a supervisory, PMO leadership, project management, or portfolio management role.
• Proven track record of establishing, developing, or scaling a PMO within a medium-to-large organization.
• Strong knowledge of project management, project governance, portfolio management, and process improvement.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across different functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a high-pressure environment.

Certifications – Highly Preferred

• Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification; or
• PMO Certified Practitioner (PMO-CP®) certification.
• Lean Six Sigma / Lean Sigma certification is highly preferred.

Preferred Attributes

• Strategic & Growth-Oriented: Sees the bigger picture beyond day-to-day project tasks and connects project outputs to corporate strategies.
• Proactive & Resilient: Maintains composure under high-pressure deadlines and proactively addresses complex problems before they escalate.
• Diplomatic & Collaborative: Acts as a bridge between functional teams and effectively balances governance with operational flexibility.
• Quality-Driven & Detail-Oriented: Demonstrates a strong commitment to quality, operational accountability, attention to detail, and continuous process improvement.

Pay: Php14,000.00 - Php20,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Pay raise

Work Location: In person