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Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced PMO Lead with 8-10 years of experience in project management, including the ability to manage transitions and lead transformation initiatives. This individual should demonstrate a strong foundation in communication and change management, training development, and the flexibility to handle ambiguous and evolving business needs. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams and global stakeholders to drive successful project outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Management & Transition Oversight:
- Lead and manage multiple complex projects across different domains, ensuring successful delivery within agreed scope, budget, and timelines.
- Handle project transitions, ensuring smooth handover and alignment with business continuity plans.
- Proactively identify risks, issues, and resource needs, and develop effective mitigation plans.
- Adapt project management practices to accommodate evolving business requirements and priorities.
Change & Communication Management:
- Lead change initiatives, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic goals and driving sustainable improvements.
- Develop and execute communication plans to keep all stakeholders informed of progress, changes, and impacts.
- Oversee change management strategies that minimize disruption and ensure employee adoption and engagement.
Training Curriculum Development & Facilitation:
- Define, develop, and evolve training programs and curricula in line with project requirements.
- Facilitate workshops and training sessions to upskill team members and stakeholders.
Cross-functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Management:
- Build strong relationships with cross-functional teams, including IT, operations, and business units, ensuring projects align with business needs.
- Collaborate with global teams and stakeholders, ensuring consistent project execution across regions while managing diverse requirements.
Leadership & Continuous Improvement:
- Provide guidance and leadership to project teams, fostering a collaborative environment that promotes innovation and continuous improvement.
- Continuously improve project management methodologies, tools, and processes, drawing on best practices to enhance delivery efficiency.
Performance Tracking & Reporting:
- Monitor project performance, ensuring that goals, milestones, and deliverables are achieved on time.
- Provide regular status updates and metrics to senior leadership, highlighting progress, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
Key Qualifications:
- 8-10 years of experience in project management, particularly in managing transitions and driving transformation initiatives.
- Expertise in communication and change management, with a history of leading successful change projects.
- Proven ability to design, develop, and facilitate training curricula; experience conducting training sessions is a plus.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience working with cross-functional and global teams to deliver large-scale, complex projects.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing conditions, and navigate ambiguity effectively.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
This position is ideal for a proactive, adaptable professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and can handle evolving responsibilities. You will play a key role in driving successful project outcomes while managing stakeholder expectations and navigating through organizational changes.
Illumina believes that everyone has the ability to make an impact, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information.
