Job Description

Transformation Manager (PMO)

Location: TBC (preference for Manchester / London or near another location such as Poland)

Position Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Transformation Manager who will support the coordination of our transformation efforts. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing cross-functional projects and communicating progress updates to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

This role reports to the Chief Transformation Officer of the group.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare for and lead the bi-weekly PMO meetings which bring together senior stakeholders to highlight updates across a range of strategic growth, operational efficiency, and functional improvement initiatives.
• Engage with initiative owners to understand critical issues and escalate topics that require further discussion
• Lead cross-functional teams to execute critical business initiatives
• Prepare for and communicate progress of our key initiatives in standing forums with the internal leadership team and external stakeholders
• Support the other business units to build a project management skill-set and culture across the organization

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.
• Proven project management skill-set, ability to effectively gather relevant information and summarize into action plans and critical insights
• Minimum of 4-5 years of experience in a PMO / transformation role, ideally within a high-paced environment such as consulting or private equity / PE portfolio company
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking
• Results Orientation
• Execution-Focused / Gets Things Done
• Structured / Organized
• Change Management
• Stakeholder management