Senior PMO Project Coordinator | Strategic Project Management & Stakeholder Leadership

About This Role

Job Summary Synechron is seeking a skilled and dedicated PMO (Project Management Office) professional to lead our project coordination efforts. The key purpose of this role is to ensure the smooth delivery of projects through the development, implementation, and management of project management processes, methodologies, and tools. This role is vital in aligning projects with organizational goals, managing stakeholder engagement, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The successful candidate will contribute significantly to the organization’s ability to deliver projects on time, within scope, and within budget, thus supporting business growth and operational excellence.

Software Requirements

• Required: Microsoft Project, Jira, MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SharePoint
• Preferred: Power BI, MS Project Server, VersionOne, Confluence
• Experience Level: Intermediate to Advanced proficiency, with a strong understanding of project management tools and platforms

Overall Responsibilities

• Lead the PMO function to ensure efficient project delivery across all organizational units
• Develop, execute, and refine project management processes, methodologies, and standards to optimize project outcomes
• Manage project delivery teams, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and project scope
• Collaborate proactively with stakeholders to identify potential issues and risks, implementing mitigation strategies
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by integrating best practices and lessons learned into project workflows
• Ensure compliance with PMO governance, quality standards, and regulatory requirements
• Provide regular project status updates, reports, and insights to stakeholders and senior management
• Drive the adoption of standardized project management tools and techniques organization-wide

Technical Skills (By Category)

• Programming Languages: Not typically required for this role
• Databases/Data Management: Basic familiarity with data management principles preferred
• Cloud Technologies: Not required
• Frameworks and Methodologies: Agile, Waterfall, Scrum, PMP standards
• Development Tools and Methodologies: MS Project, Jira, Confluence, SharePoint
• Security Protocols: Not applicable

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 8+ years of experience in project management roles, with at least several years in a PMO lead or senior project coordination position
• Proven experience managing large and complex projects, ensuring on-time, within-budget, successful delivery
• Demonstrated success in implementing and managing project management processes and frameworks
• Experience working with cross-functional teams across multiple locations and cultural contexts
• Industry experience in finance, technology, or consulting services is preferred but not mandatory

Day-to-Day Activities

• Develop and refine project management processes, tools, and templates
• Lead and coordinate project delivery teams, tracking progress and resolving issues
• Conduct regular meetings with project teams and stakeholders to review status and risks
• Monitor project performance metrics and generate performance reports for leadership
• Identify areas for process improvement and implement best practices
• Escalate project risks and issues promptly, providing strategic solutions
• Ensure all projects comply with organizational governance and quality standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or related field; Master’s degree preferred
• Certification such as PMP, PMI-ACP, or equivalent is highly desirable
• Ongoing professional development in project management methodologies and tools

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on solutions-oriented outcomes
• Demonstrated leadership and team management abilities
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Flexibility and resilience to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Commitment to high standards of quality and a continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet strict deadlines

S YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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