VP - PMO
VP - PMO
Job type:
Skillhouse Contract
Specialization:
Project & Product Management
Language Level:
Japanese Level - Advanced (JLPT Level 1),English Level - High Intermediate (TOEIC 730)
Location:
Tokyo
Salary:
¥1,032,258.00 - ¥1,161,290.00 Monthly
Job Reference:
482230
A Global Financial firm is seeking a highly skilled Consultant – Senior Associate/ VP PMO with strong experience in PMO governance and project management to support our project delivery and governance frameworks. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in establishing and maintaining PMO processes, ensuring compliance with project management standards, and driving successful project execution across multiple teams.
Responsibilities:
- Establish, implement, and maintain PMO governance frameworks, standards, and best practices across projects and portfolios
- Monitor and enforce compliance with PMO policies, processes, and methodologies (e.g., PMI, Agile, Scrum)
- Facilitate project portfolio management by tracking progress, risks, issues, and dependencies to support effective decision-making
- Support project managers with planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and budgeting to ensure project delivery within scope, time, and budget
- Develop and maintain PMO reporting dashboards, project documentation, and communication channels for stakeholders
- Conduct project health checks and maturity assessments to identify areas for improvement in project execution and governance
- Coordinate and participate in project steering committee meetings, preparing agendas, minutes, and follow-up actions
- Mentor and coach project managers and team members on PMO governance, risk management, and project management best practices
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align PMO activities with organizational objectives and strategies
Required Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in PMO roles with a focus on governance and project management
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Scrum) and tools (MS Project, Jira, MS Office Suite)
- Proven ability to implement and maintain PMO governance frameworks and controls
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
- PMP®, PMI-ACP®, or equivalent project management certification is highly desirable
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Why should you apply:
- Contribute to large scale strategic initiative transforming platforms to cloud-based systems taking a Hybrid Cloud model, delivering automated deployment capability in self-service
- Globally distributed, international team
Company Details:
Headquartered in Tokyo, with offices in Hong Kong, London, and New York, it is Japan's largest securities firm, employing approximately 26,000 staff worldwide and offering services and products covering equities, fixed income, foreign exchange, and other investment products and services.
Working Hours: 9:00 - 17:40 (Mon-Fri)
Holidays: Saturday, Sunday, and National Holidays, Year-end and New Year Holidays, Paid Holidays, Other Special Holidays
Services/Benefits: Full social insurance, DC pension plan, transportation expenses, Skillhouse University, Test Payback System, etc.
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