Description

Job Description
Job Purpose:

The Project Management Governance Manager is responsible for institutionalizing robust project management standards, tools, and reporting practices across the organization. The role ensures consistency, transparency, and accountability in the execution of strategic and operational projects. A key requirement is experience in implementing or extensively using the SAP Project System (SAP PS) module to enable project visibility, cost control, and resource tracking.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Governance Framework & Methodology

Define and continuously improve the project management governance model, policies, procedures, templates, and tools.
Establish standardized methodologies (e.g., stage-gate, waterfall, agile) for different project types.•
Ensure adherence to governance practices across all project portfolios, including strategic initiatives and capital investments.

2. SAP PS Implementation & Oversight
Lead or support the implementation, configuration, and user adoption of the SAP PS module.
Collaborate with SAP functional and technical teams to ensure accurate setup of project structures, cost elements, and reporting tools.
Support departments in using SAP PS to plan, track, and report on project timelines, budgets, deliverables, and risks.

3. Portfolio Oversight & Reporting
Develop dashboards and status reports to provide management with real-time visibility on project performance.
Conduct periodic portfolio reviews, health checks, and risk assessments.
Identify projects that are off-track and lead intervention planning in coordination with project sponsors.

4. Capability Building & Support
Train project managers and department teams on project governance frameworks, SAP PS usage, and PMO tools.
Provide hands-on coaching to reinforce compliance with project standards and ensure reporting discipline.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the PMO ecosystem.

5. Stakeholder Management
Work with cross-functional teams (Finance, IT, Operations, Supply Chain, Learning Solutions) to align on project scope, timelines, and resource allocations.
Act as a liaison between project sponsors, project managers, and executive leadership for governance-related decisions.
Support strategic planning integration by aligning project execution with company-wide OKRs and KPIs.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in Project Management, PMO governance, or Program Management.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing or extensively using the SAP PS module in a complex organization.
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle management, financial controls, resource planning, and risk management.
• Experience with project portfolio management systems and dashboard tools is a plus (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, Power BI).

Preferred Certifications:

• PMP® (Project Management Professional) or Prince2® Practitioner
• SAP PS Certification or completion of advanced SAP PS training
• ITIL, Agile, or Lean Six Sigma certifications are a plus