Allegion

PMO Leader

Faenza, Italy - Via Oberdan Full time

Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security

At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 30 brands, 12,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, in 2024 we were awarded the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, which recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world.

The PMO Leader will develop and implement project management frameworks, tools, and best practices to ensure consistency and quality across all projects. They will monitor project progress, manage resource allocation, and provide guidance and support to project managers to help them overcome challenges and deliver results on time and within budget. The PMO Leader will also be responsible for reporting project performance to senior management, identifying risks and issues, and recommending corrective actions as needed. In addition, the PMO Leader will foster a culture of collaboration and continuous learning within the project management community, providing training and mentoring to project managers and team members. They will work closely with stakeholders to align project objectives with organizational goals and ensure that projects deliver value to the business.

Responsibilities

  •  Establish and maintain project management standards and methodologies
  •  Lead and manage the project management office team
  •  Monitor project progress and ensure timely delivery
  •  Allocate resources and manage project budgets
  •  Provide guidance and support to project managers
  •  Report project performance to senior management
  •  Identify and mitigate project risks and issues
  •  Develop and deliver project management training
  •  Drive continuous improvement in project delivery processes
  •  Align project objectives with organizational goals

 The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing complex projects and leading project management offices in a fast-paced environment. They should possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to influence and motivate others. A background in project management certifications such as PMP or PRINCE2 is highly desirable.

Requirements 

  •  Bachelor's degree in business, management, or related field
  •  Proven experience as a PMO Manager or similar role
  •  Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2)
  •  Excellent leadership and team management skills
  •  Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  •  Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
  •  Experience with project management software and tools
  •  Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  •  Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Fluent in English
  • Proficient w/ MS Office tools
  • Ability to travel up to 5%.
  • Experience in change management is a plus

We Celebrate Who We Are! 

Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace.  Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do.   We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team.

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