Project Management Office Manager

What's the job?

The incumbent will be responsible for the management of the Certainteed Roofing Project Management Office (PMO). This new department will promote and enforce the use of the Saint Gobain Project Execution Manual (PEM) and its tools, standardizing project management techniques, implementing governance and performance management systems. The PMO improves project work by collaboration, reporting and communications, providing support to the Project Managers team and gathering best practices and documents maintained in the PMO repository.

The PMO Manager provides strategic planning, leadership, and oversight of multiple and or large scale-projects.

• Manage, mentor, lead and develop the project managers team.
• Lead the team by example, delegating work according to expertise, project priorities, technical challenges, and development plans.
• Maintain fluid communication and collaboration with other members of Roofing TIP: Project Management Office PMO, OPEX team, Loss Prevention Team, and other corporate teams such as Operations, R&D or Safety during project's life cycle.
• As part of the Roofing TIP management team, the incumbent holds the responsibility to collaborate and coordinate with the Director of Roofing TIP and the rest of the management team / peers with all matter related to the improvement of the Industrial Performance of the Roofing group.
• Oversee multiple projects: Maintaining holistic view of ongoing projects, ensuring that each one meets its objectives, adheres to schedule and budget. Focus on the macro level progress of each project, identifying bottlenecks and risk.
• Ensures all projects meet the Saint Gobain and Roofing Standards in terms of Environmental, Health and Safety, Technical Roofing Standards and PEM
• In close collaboration with the financial department, manages the overall project budget, ensuring overruns are minimized.
• Risk Management and Problem-Solving: Skilled in identifying potential risks early on and developing mitigation strategies.
• Change Management: Manages change effectively across projects, ensuring that any adjustment to scope, schedule, budget or resources are handled with minimal disruption.
• Evaluate and select a Project Management software that fulfills most of the needs of the PMO.
• Takes on the responsibility of managing contracts alongside Purchasing, and constant consultation with the Legal Department as needed.

What do you bring?

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil or Chemical Engineering
• 10+ years' experience as project manager on large/medium size engineering or construction projects
• Site management experience on multiple industrial / civil projects as project manager.
• Project Management qualification - PMP Professional.
• 5+ years of experience leading teams, preferred with direct reports.
• Leadership and People Management
• Strategic Thinking
• Financial acumen
• Communication skills
• Negotiation and conflict resolution
• Project phases - PEM
• Knowledge of construction techniques
• Familiarity with building codes and regulations
• Safety and contractor safety
• Clear knowledge of contract forms and particulars
• Site management experience on multiple projects, as project manager.
• Proven track record working with project management methodology
• Ability to influence key senior stakeholders in the business.

Why work for us?

At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.

What are our perks?

We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program is customizable to accommodate your needs. Our menu of flexible options includes, but is not limited to:

• Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental
• Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off and Employee Assistance Program
• Financial Security: Competitive 401(k), Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)
• Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career
• Pet Insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends
• Employee Recognition Programs
• PerkSpot: Our exclusive one-stop online discount marketplace
• LiveWell: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.