Lead, Strategic PMO Team

Position: Lead, Strategic Growth PMO Team
Saint-Gobain North America is seeking a dynamic and experienced R&D PMO Project Manager/Team Leader to manage a team of Project Managers that lead a variety of complex, cross-functional R&D projects aimed at driving innovation in building materials and systems. As the Team Leader, this role will be responsible for overseeing the strategic projects of the PMO that is responsible for managing key strategic initiatives through the full project lifecycle -- from concept through commercialization -- ensuring alignment with strategic goals, customer / market requirements, technical feasibility, and operational readiness.

The role is also expected to serve as the project manager for some projects as well.

This plays a key role in advancing the strategy to support Saint-Gobain North America R&D teams and business units. Building on a strong foundation in project management, this role requires strong business acumen to oversee execution, identifying and managing risks, and contributing to some work streams for complex projects, coordinating closely across multiple functions and business leadership teams.

In addition to project management, the role will also be responsible for team development to ensure that the PMO function and team members continue to grow and adapt to the organization's needs, while also mentoring team members to grow in their roles.

+ You will partner closely with engineers, designers, researchers, business teams, commercial teams and business stakeholders to develop detailed project plans and oversee execution of multiple company wide initiatives.

+ You will also contribute to shaping business strategy and mentoring junior team members as needed.

+ The ideal candidate will be able to understand complex concepts, adapt communication to meet diverse stakeholder needs, and facilitate decision making through these interactions.

+ The role requires strong skills in consensus building and effective stakeholder management.

Essential functions:

Team Enablement:
Mentor newer team members and contribute to the team's evolving ways of working as project capabilities grow. Establishing best practices for the team and reporting on the PMO KPIs. Supporting team's career progression aspirations through gap analysis and opportunities for stretch assignments

Project Ownership:
Lead end-to-end project management, translating business and R&D needs into clear project plans, executing project tasks / contribute to some work streams, coordinate logistics, monitoring execution of all project tasks, proactively identify and manage risks, preparing presentations, or supporting R&D / Business leaders with data / analysis required for report outs.

Cross-functional Coordination:
Manage more complex projects or multiple work streams, proactively aligning teams, and ensuring consistent progress toward goals, including execution of project tasks. Highlight blockers and propose solutions and resolve blockers / conflicts. Proactively anticipate, quantify, monitor program risks and oversee risk mitigation activities.

Stakeholder Communication:
Manage internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment and communicating the business impact, status of initiatives and risk mitigation efforts, and critical decisions.

Strategic Contribution:
Support the Innovation and Sustainability Portfolio Manager and business leaders and executives in refining PMO vision and roadmaps by bringing forward customer insights, market trends, and technical feasibility considerations.

Required competencies:

- Ability to hold team accountable for performance and project deadlines/budget

- Knowledge of Project Management/ Agile methodologies

- Budget responsibility and accountability

- Ability to manage multiple large, complex projects simultaneously and meet deadlines

- Leading through influence, and managing ambiguity, and stakeholder engagement (facilitation, driving consensus and managing expectations)

- Exceptional communication, influence and interpersonal skills

- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

- Excellent Presentation Skills

- Financial justification of programs / projects

Required qualifications and experience:

- Education:

Bachelors…