PMO Head
About the role
Job Description:
In Schneider Electric, everything we do is geared towards advancing progress and sustainability for all—our colleagues, customers, partners, and the communities and societies we serve.
Whether it's through our products, software, and services that propel the digital transformation of energy management and automation, or through our corporate citizenship and volunteer activities, we make a meaningful impact by empowering people and organizations to become more resilient, electric, and digital.
Which is where you come in. Working at Schneider Electric means working toward a cleaner, better world. You are part of a global team built on inclusion, mastery, purpose, action, curiosity, and teamwork, turning sustainability ambitions into actions.
We are looking for a PMO Head to make an impact!
Mission (About the Role)
The PMO Head will lead the Program Management Office to drive disciplined execution of strategic initiatives and industrial transformation programs across East Asia. Ensure strong governance, clear prioritization, and consistent delivery of measurable business outcomes with speed, rigor, and accountability.
What will you do?
Governance & Execution Discipline
Define and enforce PMO governance, operating cadence, and execution standards
Ensure clear ownership and accountability, with fast and effective escalation of issues
Standardize and Digitize tools to deliver simple, consistent and clear reporting
Portfolio & Program Delivery
Own end-to-end delivery of the East Asia industrial transformation portfolio
Work closely with LTSCP leaders to translate strategic direction into executable plans with clear milestones and deliverables
Monitor execution, anticipate risks, and secure on-time delivery
Performance Management & Transformation Delivery
Drive fact-based performance tracking with clear status (on track / at risk / delayed)
Ensure disciplined monthly executive reporting with focus on decisions, risks, and impact
Align functions and regions to remove blockers and accelerate decision-making
Ensure delivery of measurable operational and financial outcomes
Team & Capability Management
Build and lead a high-performing PMO team
Strengthen program and project management capabilities across the organization
Coach leaders to improve execution rigor, speed, and accountability
Embed a culture of ownership, delivery discipline, and continuous improvement
What qualifications will make you successful?
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or related field
10–15+ years of experience in PMO leadership, program management, or transformation execution
Proven track record delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives
Strong experience working across regions and in matrix environments
PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification is a plus
Strong execution mindset with focus on delivery and outcomes
Ability to simplify complexity and drive clarity in priorities and decisions
Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills at senior levels
Data-driven, fact-based decision-making
High rigor in tracking, follow-up, and accountability
Clear, concise, and impact-oriented communication
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