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CPChem Hiring for Project Management Office Manager Full Time
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Purpose/Introduction
CPChem is seeking a Project Management Office Manager within our Strategic Execution and Enablement Office (SEE Office) who will be responsible for defining, maintaining, and implementing project management standards for non-construction projects across the organization. Non-construction projects largely include standardization and implementation of new technology, business processes, and culture-related global initiatives that are business-led and impact multiple Business Units (BUs). The PMO will be the source of documentation, guidance, and metrics on the practice of project management and execution.
This position will also be responsible for ongoing support and coaching to CPChem assigned Project Managers to drive successful execution of projects across the organization, oversight and execution of project management training, and sourcing project management resources through third parties.
At times, this role may be requested to directly lead major projects as a Senior Level Project Manager. This will require working with cross-functional teams from across BUs for planning, organizing, and directing the completion of specific projects and initiatives to ensure they are delivered on time, on budget, and stay within the agreed upon scope.
Responsibilities
- Recommend project management methodology, standards, practices, and tools that will best support CPChem
- Collaborate with IT and Capital Projects organizations to ensure alignment with existing methodology, standards, practices, and tools
- Provide structure and guidance to project managers working with consulting partners, implementation partners, and vendors to successfully deliver project objectives and value
- Assist project managers/team with development of scope, resource plan, schedule, budget management process, and success metrics
- Provide ongoing coaching/guidance to sponsors, project managers and teams largely from corporate staff groups and BUs using established project methodology and tools
- Regularly meet with and review project manager work products and deliverables to ensure quality of deliverables and drive consistency among projects
- Serve as an escalation point for Project Managers to resolve issues and mitigate risks and impediments. Provide stakeholder escalation and stakeholder management support.
- Support Sponsors and project owners in ensuring new projects and initiatives brought forward to leadership teams or other governing bodies align with strategic goals and objectives and are feasible to execute based on resource availability and existing project portfolio
- Facilitate interviews, selection, and onboarding of qualified third-party project management professionals, as needed
Responsibilities (continued)
- Establish standards and expectations for all contractors to ensure effective oversight of contractor performance and cost management in statements of work and expected deliverables
- Own and manage the delivery of a project management training program to help build up project management capabilities within the organization
- Partner with change managers to help ensure successful execution and adoption of project deliverables
- Develop business partnerships with appropriate contractors to ensure CPChem’s ability to meet workload demands in terms of resource availability.
- Work with Business Liaison Manager to review roadmap of in-flight and planned initiatives to identify and resolve potential dependencies, gaps, and inadequacies in organizational capabilities (e.g., resources, skillsets, funding, etc.) and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
- Continuous Improvement of the project management practices, processes, and tools
- Sr. Project Manager on large, complex projects responsibilities to include:
- Planning projects
- Providing project oversight and tracking
- Ensuring a standard methodology is adopted and used on the project
- Managing project scope
- Managing project resources
- Managing project budget
- Managing project schedule
- Project outs to Sponsor, Guidance Review Teams, and other key stakeholders
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree plus 10+ years of project management experience leading IT, Finance, HR, or any other business-related projects using a waterfall project management methodology; or 10+ years of project management experience and a Project Management Professional certification in lieu of degree.
- 5+ years of supervising, coaching, or training other project leads or a combination of experiences.
- A proven track record of delivering large, complex projects
- Strong Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including presentation, training, coaching, and facilitation experience.
- Ability to effectively communicate with all levels in an organization.
- Ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze situations, make sound business decisions, solve problems and deliver results in the face of changing circumstances and resistance from others.
- Must be a strong team player and able to work with and through others.
Preferred Qualifications
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Previous experience as a PMO Manager
- Experience working with Asana as a project management tool
- Knowledge of Agile versus waterfall project management methodology
Chevron Phillips Chemical offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and at most locations, alternate work schedules.
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Travel Requirements: Up to 10%
Eligibility for Relocation: Yes
Closing Date: 01/06/2023
Nearest Major Market: Houston
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