Project Management Office Manager

The Project Management Office Manager drives and ensures implementation of the Nokia project management methodology, processes, tools, improvement, and efficiency programmes to ensure all customer projects are delivered according to contractual obligations within forecasted costs, time, and required quality based on adequate mode of operation. Builds a more capable PM community by driving PM training and certifications across markets. Project Management (PM) comprises project management for execution of cross-functional / geographical projects and programmes from initiation to completion. Covers determination of project / programme goals and support of business objectives and strategies. Ensures projects / programmes achieve their targets, keep their schedule, and maintain estimated cost, time, and quality within planned scope. Covers management of risks that affect the delivery of project outcomes. As part of our team, you will:- Assists and supports customer / internal project management in development and implementation of appropriate Nokia Project Management methodology, processes, tools, improvement and efficiency programmes to ensure all customer / internal projects* are delivered according to contractual obligations, within forecasted costs, time and required quality based on adequate mode of operation. Contributes to gathering and communication best practice / lessons learned sharing within PM community. Ensures that all tools have been set up, for Project Management Office (PMO) team and customer / internal project teams. Supporting transactional activities: expert in the various ERPs of the company, supporting project team by creating purchase orders (PO’s), Service Orders (SvOs), Vendor Outline Agreement (VoA's), among others. Creating and designing high-value added reports: by creating reports that aid decision-making, implementing automations, and developing Power BI solutions. Contributing to continuous process improvement: Reviewing current processes to identify areas for enhancement, ensuring greater quality and efficiency. Providing support in project meetings: Participating in project meetings when necessary, providing information and support to achieve objectives. *Required Skills for Internal Candidates Impact Impact is short-term and departmental/project in scope. Accountable for quality, accuracy and efficiency. Actions and errors can have functional area impact. Scope & Contribution Individual Contributor: Variety of complex tasks within area of responsibility, Demonstrates initiative & contributes to problem solving. Acts with independence and discretion in routine matters. Makes decisions that affect own work. Managerial/Supervisory: May act as Team Leader or Project Leader with some direct supervisory responsibilities in addition to own work assignments. Variety of complex tasks within area of responsibility. Acts with independence and discretion in routine matters. Makes decisions that affect own work. Innovation Performs routine activites to meet departmental/project objectives. Requires moderate supervision. Applies commonly recognised concepts within their field of expertise. Shares knowledge with less experienced peers or have high collegial interaction. Raises innovative ideas. Demonstrates adaptability to changing business environments. Is willing to take on new roles or jobs appropriate to skill set in different environments and/or locations. Communication Works to influence others to accept job functions view/practices and agree/accept new concepts, practices, and approaches. May conduct briefings with senior leaders within the job function. May at times be required to negotiate regarding operational issues. Has cross-cultural knowledge and global mindset Knowledge & Experience Established skills and knowledge of theory and principles within a professional discipline. Uses functionally specific knowledge.Typically 3-5 years directly related experience and a graduate equivalent degree.