PMO Manager

About Us
At Labrador Transparency, we don't just talk about transparency – we build it.

Labrador Information Transparency
is a global leader in regulated corporate disclosure, dedicated to helping publicly listed companies—including Fortune 500 organizations worldwide—communicate with clarity, accuracy, and transparency. With a mission to make regulated information more accessible and investor-friendly, Labrador ensures that corporate disclosures—from annual reports to ESG statements—are not just compliant, but also engaging and understandable.

Founded on the principle that transparency builds trust, Labrador empowers organizations to elevate their communication standards in line with the expectations of investors, regulators, and other key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
***Strategic Portfolio Management

• Establish and maintain portfolio management processes to evaluate, prioritize, and monitor strategic initiatives.
• Develop project selection criteria that align with business strategy and financial objectives.
• Lead portfolio reviews to optimize resource allocation and maximize organizational value.
• Create and maintain strategic roadmaps showing project interdependencies and delivery timelines.

***Resource Optimization

• Implement capacity planning methodologies across functional teams.
• Establish resource management systems to track utilization and identify allocation issues.
• Develop flexible staffing models to address peak demand periods.
• Create workforce planning processes integrating full-time and contract resources.

***Financial Management & Governance

• Develop sophisticated ROI models, business case templates, and investment evaluation frameworks.
• Implement earned-value management systems to track project performance against the budget.
• Establish financial reporting structures that provide transparency on project investments.
• Develop cost baseline monitoring with variance thresholds that trigger management review.
• Create capital planning processes that align with corporate financial objectives.
• Lead financial risk assessments for major initiatives and develop mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with Finance teams to align project budgets with corporate financial goals.
• Design financial performance metrics that demonstrate the value created by strategic initiatives.

***Process Engineering and Quality Assurance

• Lead the design, documentation, and implementation of optimized business processes aligned with strategic objectives.
• Conduct process assessments to identify inefficiencies and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Define performance metrics and success criteria for both processes and project deliverables.
• Implement quality gates and stage-gate processes for major investments.
• Create standardized quality documentation and reporting mechanisms.
• Develop quality dashboards visible to all stakeholders.
• Establish process governance frameworks to ensure standardization and compliance.
• Facilitate process innovation sessions to drive operational excellence.

***Project Delivery Excellence

• Design scalable project methodologies tailored to different initiative types.
• Establish standardized tools, templates, and processes for project management.
• Implement risk management frameworks with mitigation strategies
• Create knowledge management systems to leverage organizational learning.

***Organizational Leadership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on project delivery matters.
• Lead change management initiatives to improve project management maturity.
• Develop and mentor project management staff.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Requirements
***Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, mathematics, industrial engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of project/program management experience, and 3+ years of leadership experience in PMO or a similar function.
• Experience in implementing and managing PMO functions in a multi-project environment, preferably gained from the publishing industry working with a freelance/outsourcing business model.
• Financial background or significant experience with financial analysis and business case development.
• PMP certification or equivalent professional qualification is preferred but not mandatory.
• Experience with financial planning, budgeting, and capital allocation processes is highly desirable.

***Knowledge and Skills

• Expert knowledge of project and portfolio management methodologies.
• Demonstrated expertise in process engineering, optimization, and quality management systems.
• Experience with process modeling, simulation, and automation technologies.
• Strong understanding of resource management and capacity planning.
• Excellent financial acumen and budget management skills.
• Advanced proficiency with project management tools and technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with change management and organizational development.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.).

***Personal Attributes

• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen.
• Results-oriented with attention to detail.
• Can work in a high-pressure environment.
• Collaborative leadership style.
• Adaptability to changing business priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence across organizational levels.

***Impact Measures

• Improved project delivery predictability and on-time completion rates.
• Enhanced resource utilization and capacity management.
• Documented process efficiencies and cost savings from optimized operations.
• Measurable quality improvements in project deliverables and business processes.
• Reduced process cycle times and eliminated non-value-added activities.
• Increased ROI on strategic initiatives.******