About the Role:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant Manager - PMO to support project governance, resource management, and portfolio oversight within our organization.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in the pharmaceutical industry, a solid understanding of project management methodologies, and the ability to partner with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Oversight & Governance:

- Establish and implement project management standards, processes, and methodologies.

- Ensure adherence to best practices across all projects.

- Monitor project progress, performance, and compliance with governance frameworks.

- Provide guidance and support to project managers and project teams.

Resource Management:

- Allocate and manage resources effectively across projects.

- Resolve resource conflicts and manage interdependencies.

- Conduct capacity planning and resource forecasting.

Reporting & Communication:

- Prepare and present regular status reports, dashboards, and performance metrics.

- Communicate project status, issues, and risks to senior leadership.

- Facilitate governance meetings, steering committees, and performance reviews.

Risk & Issue Management:

- Identify, track, and mitigate project risks and issues.

- Develop and implement risk management strategies and contingency plans.

Quality Assurance:

- Ensure project deliverables meet defined quality standards.

- Conduct quality reviews, compliance checks, and audits.

Portfolio Management:

- Manage the overall project portfolio to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.

- Prioritize initiatives based on business goals, impact, and resource availability.

Continuous Improvement:

- Drive process improvements within the PMO framework.

- Implement lessons learned from completed projects.

- Promote a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and learning.

Additional Responsibilities:

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and leadership to ensure business alignment.

- Support change management activities related to project execution.

- Leverage advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills for data analysis, reporting, and presentations.

Qualifications:

Education:

- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or related field (Master's degree preferred).

- Strong academic record required.

- PMP certification or equivalent preferred.

Experience:

- Proven experience in project management, preferably within a PMO function.

- Mandatory experience in the pharmaceutical industry, ideally with commercial exposure.

- Demonstrated experience in managing cross-functional teams and working with senior leadership.

Skills:

- Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).

- Excellent organizational, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.

- Proficiency in project management tools and software.

- Advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint skills