Principal Consultant - PMO Transformation Lead

What You'll LeadMonths 1-6: Design Through Active ValidationConduct stakeholder alignment across Finance, Supply, HR, Technology functions spanning 6 countriesDesign operating model, service catalogue, and governance frameworks based on stakeholder inputLaunch POCs testing Version 1.0 methodologies with willing participantsRefine approaches based on real project evidence, not theoretical discussionsBuild champion network through demonstrated results and peer advocacyMonths 7-12: Scale and TransferRoll out proven methodologies across organization with comprehensive trainingTransition accountability to Senior PMO Director who shadowed the design workEnsure knowledge transfer through coaching and progressive responsibility handoverEstablish sustainable operations with quarterly advisory support modelLaunch enablement with technologyYour Key ChallengesComplex Stakeholder Dynamics:Building consensus across multiple functional areas that historically operated in siloes to enable 500+ PMs with varying skills, entrenched practices, and competing priorities. You\'ll need diplomatic skills to create coalitions through demonstrated value, not executive mandate.Technology Strategy Decisions:Guiding enterprise PMO platform optimization while preparing for future platform migration. Our technical specialists handle implementation; you ensure business logic transfers across platforms seamlessly.AI and Automation Opportunity Identification:The client has comprehensive AI governance and existing enterprise AI investment. You\'ll identify where AI adds genuine value and work with our Data & AI team to implement.Enable Vendor Strategy:Supporting the client\'s goal to internalize some of contractor spend through strategy and execution.What We NeedTransformation Track Record:15+ years building PMO capabilities in global matrix organizationsProven success moving organizations from informal practices to professional service deliveryExperience in pharmaceutical, FMCG, consumer goods, or other highly regulated industries preferredTrack record of sustainable capability building, not consultant dependencyLeadership and Navigation Skills:Exceptional at building relationships and managing political complexityComfortable working with C-suite while maintaining hands-on delivery accountabilityAbility to convert resistance through results and diplomatic influenceExperience leading pilots and "test and learn" approaches before scalingBusiness and Opportunity Judgment:Understanding of shared services/GBS models with service catalogues and pricingAbility to identify where AI/automation creates genuine value vs. hypeExperience connecting PMO capabilities to quantified business outcomesComfort working alongside technical specialists while focusing on business strategyWhat You Don\'t Need to BeTechnical Implementation Expert:We have ServiceNow specialists, Data & AI engineers, and integration architects. You guide strategy and identify opportunities; they handle technical execution.AI/ML Specialist:You need business judgment about where AI adds value, insights and ensure governance compliance. Our technical team builds the actual capabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr