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Director, Project Management Office (PMO)
Champion Petfoods is expanding and looking for a Director, Project Management Office (PMO) to join the company. The Director, PMO will shape and lead the enterprise Project Management Office, overseeing PMO Managers and ensuring successful governance, prioritization, and delivery of critical initiatives. Responsibilities: Lead and develop the PMO Team to drive consistent project and portfolio management practices. Establish PMO as the single source of truth for all projects, ensuring governance, standards, and reporting. Partner with the Executive Leadership Team to align projects with strategic priorities and annual enterprise goals. Oversee enterprise program and portfolio management, prioritizing resources toward high-impact initiatives. Drive adoption of standardized methodologies, templates, and tools to support project delivery excellence. Monitor and report performance of strategic initiatives, ensuring delivery against objectives and timelines. Manage accountability and facilitate the Enterprise 5 priority tracker. Provide coaching for PMO Managers to strengthen delivery discipline and tools capabilities. Partner with Finance, IT, Supply, R&I, Marketing, and GM’s. Oversee the work performance of external service providers, ensuring work meets company standards and project specifications. Support S&OP+/ Digital/ RTM projects, ensuring integration across functions. Collaborate with the Executive Leadership and Management Teams on major projects, including capital expenditures, expansion, and growth opportunities. Measure ROI and effectiveness of PMO-led initiatives and adjust based on learnings. Requirements: Minimum 10 years’ experience in a similar capacity, with demonstrated experience leading a Program Management Office (PMO). Post-secondary degree or diploma in business administration or a related subject preferred. PMP certification preferred. Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills at the ELT level. Demonstrated ability to assess, structure, and optimize organizational processes. Proven people leader with experience managing and coaching PMO Managers and cross-functional teams. Demonstrated success in driving adoption of new ways of working and shaping culture toward accountability and delivery discipline. Ability to tailor communication to different audiences. Proven leadership skills to guide the PMO office and project teams through large-scale implementation projects. Ability to assess corporate climate, socio-economic factors, trends, and other criteria to determine project success. Strong knowledge of financial management, technology management, internal controls, and forecasting. Ability to write and edit clear and concise reports, meeting minutes, status documents, and presentations. Proven experience in risk identification, management, and mitigation. Highly effective negotiation, diplomatic, and conflict resolution skills. Flexibility to adjust to shifting priorities and deadlines. Working Conditions: Based in Flatirons office (Louisville, Colorado). At least 3 full days in the office (Hybrid). Contemporary open design office workspace. Ability to attend and/or conduct presentations. Working extended days and weekends as necessary. Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals. Travel may be required (approximately 20% international travel). What to Expect from Champion: Safety: a strong commitment to ensure a safe, healthy, and respectful environment. Earnings: $190,000 - $230,000 USD annual salary, annual bonus eligibility, 401k with company matching. Industry Competitive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and employee assistance programs. Continuing Education: In-house and online learning, as well as an education assistance program. Quality: a dedication to uphold the highest standards of authenticity, nutritional integrity, and food safety. Other Perks: Free bag of premium pet food each month. Champion is an equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity in all forms. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of equality and respect in the workplace.
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Champion Petfoods is expanding and looking for a Director, Project Management Office (PMO) to join the company. The Director, PMO will shape and lead the enterprise Project Management Office, overseeing PMO Managers and ensuring successful governance, prioritization, and delivery of critical initiatives. Responsibilities: Lead and develop the PMO Team to drive consistent project and portfolio management practices. Establish PMO as the single source of truth for all projects, ensuring governance, standards, and reporting. Partner with the Executive Leadership Team to align projects with strategic priorities and annual enterprise goals. Oversee enterprise program and portfolio management, prioritizing resources toward high-impact initiatives. Drive adoption of standardized methodologies, templates, and tools to support project delivery excellence. Monitor and report performance of strategic initiatives, ensuring delivery against objectives and timelines. Manage accountability and facilitate the Enterprise 5 priority tracker. Provide coaching for PMO Managers to strengthen delivery discipline and tools capabilities. Partner with Finance, IT, Supply, R&I, Marketing, and GM’s. Oversee the work performance of external service providers, ensuring work meets company standards and project specifications. Support S&OP+/ Digital/ RTM projects, ensuring integration across functions. Collaborate with the Executive Leadership and Management Teams on major projects, including capital expenditures, expansion, and growth opportunities. Measure ROI and effectiveness of PMO-led initiatives and adjust based on learnings. Requirements: Minimum 10 years’ experience in a similar capacity, with demonstrated experience leading a Program Management Office (PMO). Post-secondary degree or diploma in business administration or a related subject preferred. PMP certification preferred. Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills at the ELT level. Demonstrated ability to assess, structure, and optimize organizational processes. Proven people leader with experience managing and coaching PMO Managers and cross-functional teams. Demonstrated success in driving adoption of new ways of working and shaping culture toward accountability and delivery discipline. Ability to tailor communication to different audiences. Proven leadership skills to guide the PMO office and project teams through large-scale implementation projects. Ability to assess corporate climate, socio-economic factors, trends, and other criteria to determine project success. Strong knowledge of financial management, technology management, internal controls, and forecasting. Ability to write and edit clear and concise reports, meeting minutes, status documents, and presentations. Proven experience in risk identification, management, and mitigation. Highly effective negotiation, diplomatic, and conflict resolution skills. Flexibility to adjust to shifting priorities and deadlines. Working Conditions: Based in Flatirons office (Louisville, Colorado). At least 3 full days in the office (Hybrid). Contemporary open design office workspace. Ability to attend and/or conduct presentations. Working extended days and weekends as necessary. Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals. Travel may be required (approximately 20% international travel). What to Expect from Champion: Safety: a strong commitment to ensure a safe, healthy, and respectful environment. Earnings: $190,000 - $230,000 USD annual salary, annual bonus eligibility, 401k with company matching. Industry Competitive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and employee assistance programs. Continuing Education: In-house and online learning, as well as an education assistance program. Quality: a dedication to uphold the highest standards of authenticity, nutritional integrity, and food safety. Other Perks: Free bag of premium pet food each month. Champion is an equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity in all forms. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of equality and respect in the workplace.
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