Manager, PMO Process

About Us Americold is a global provider of temperature-controlled infrastructure.

We partner with farmers and food producers to ensure their perishable and frozen product reaches foods suppliers, restaurants, and your local grocery store without spoilage.

Our customers, which include some of the most respected brands in the food industry, rely on our expertise and commitment to safety in order to deliver on their commitments.

What you'll Do The Project Management Office (PMO) Manager defines, maintains, and oversees the implementation of project management standards across the Americold Global Development organization.

This individual will be responsible for establishing, documenting, and managing a project governance framework which provides the project management group with a structured and standardized approach to managing the full project life cycle.

The PMO Manager will be required to effectively communicate and collaborate with stakeholders across a wide variety of workstreams in order to define, develop and continuously improve productive and efficient project management processes and tools.

The selected candidate will take a leading role in training project managers in the proper use of project management tools and the practical application of established processes and procedures.

The PMO Manager will be the primary point of contact for preparing and delivering project / program management reports to Americold senior leaders. Responsibilities :

• Develop and implement the PMO framework, including governance, processes, methodologies, and tools for the Global Development Department.
• Assist in leadership of the PMO team, providing direction, support, and development opportunities.
• Establish and maintain PMO policies and procedures to ensure consistency and quality in project delivery.
• Define and promote standardized project management methodologies and best practices and ensure adherence to project management standards and processes across the organization.
• Continuously evaluate and improve project management methodologies to align with industry standards and organizational needs.
• Provide oversight and governance for project execution.
• Offer support and resources to program managers and teams, including tools, templates, training, and guidance
• Collaborate effectively across teams and service areas and participate on cross-functional projects as needed.
• Maintain stakeholder and client relationships.
• May be required to occasionally work extended hours, or travel to / work from different firm offices and / or client locations.

What Experience and Education You Need

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
• PMP or similar project management certification required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, with at least 2 years in a leadership role within a PMO.
• Proven track record of successfully establishing and managing a PMO
• Proven track record of success working in a Project Management Office of a multi-site global organization.
• In-depth knowledge of project management frameworks and / or process documents and guidelines.
• Superior experience / capabilities using Microsoft tools including : Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Visio, Power BI, SharePoint. What Could Set You Apart
• Experience in setting up PMO processes across all disciplines.
• Strong Project Management acumen
• Ability to communicate, both written and verbally with individuals across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrate a result-based leadership style with strong impact and influencing skills
• Strong ability to work cross-functionally with a variety of stakeholders and develop a solution-oriented approach
• Strong financial acumen and business savvy
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills
• Has set up a complete Project Process Flow involving several disciplines Physical Requirements
• Requires the ability to sit for long periods of time, with frequent interruptions
• Requires several hours per day of sitting, getting up and down from chairs, and reaching, or bending
• Requires manual dexterity with normal hand and finger movements for typical office work
• Talking, hearing, and seeing are important elements of completing assigned tasks
• May require travel by automobile and airplane for business
• May require visits to warehouse operations in temperatures at or below freezing
• May require carrying loads related to travel and the occasional lifting, carrying, positioning, and / or moving of objects weighing up to 20 pounds
• Requires the use of various electronic tools Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The Company makes reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. What We Offer : Our associates know the answer to the question What's in it for me?

We offer best-in-class benefit programs and continuously work with our associates to ensure that our offerings meet the needs of their health and financial well-being.

When you join Americold you join a values-oriented company with a clear mission.

We help our customers feed the world. Americold is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE / AA M / F / D / V DFW.