858 - Director of Strategic Project Management Office

at  LSG Sky Chefs

Irving, TX 75038, USA -

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Immediate17 Dec, 2024USD 155365 Annual18 Sep, 2024N/AAirline,Six Sigma,Operations Management,Analytical Skills,Decision Making,Lean Six Sigma,Pmp,Black Belt,Value Stream Mapping,Interpersonal Skills,Food Processing,Catering,Project Oversight,Transformation Programs,KaizenNoNo
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Description:

LSG Sky Chefs, a part of LSG Group is the world’s leading provider of end-to-end on-board products and services.

ABOUT US

Welcome to LSG Sky Chefs, the industry leader in airline catering, where innovation and excellence take flight every day. As a dynamic and fast-paced organization, we are renowned for setting the standard in delivering exceptional culinary experiences and unparalleled service to our global airline partners.
We are currently embarking on a transformative journey to elevate every facet of our business. Our ambitious transformation program is set to enhance our people, refine our service delivery, elevate our client engagements, advance our culinary and broaden our digital capabilities. This exciting evolution positions us at the forefront of the industry, as we continue to redefine and elevate what is possible in airline catering.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • PMO Framework: Develop and implement a robust PMO framework that supports the intake, prioritization, and oversight of projects across the organization.
  • Project Intake and Prioritization: Design and manage a streamlined project intake process, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, resource availability, and risk management.
  • Governance and Oversight: Establish and maintain centralized project management framework, including project governance, tools, templates, and reporting mechanisms, ensuring adherence to scope, timelines, and budgets.
  • Stakeholder Management: Work closely with the CEO and collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure project objectives are met and stakeholder expectations are managed.
  • Resource Management: Oversee resource allocation and capacity planning to optimize project delivery. Identify and address resource constraints and skills gaps.
  • Reporting and Analytics: Develop comprehensive reporting mechanisms (KPI’s and Dashboards) to provide visibility into project status, risks, and performance metrics. Utilize data analytics to drive continuous improvement.
  • Team Leadership: Build and mentor a high performing cross-functional PMO team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.
  • Change Management: Lead change management initiatives to ensure smooth adoption of PMO processes and tools across the organization.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, operations management, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management, with at least 5 years experience leading an enterprise-level Project management office.
  • Experience in multi-faceted project oversight – to include Operations, Finance, IT, Commercial, HR, Digital/Business Intelligence – is strongly preferred
  • Catering, Airline, Food processing, or Consumer goods industry experience desired.
  • Experience in working for PE-owned companies is a plus.
  • Proven record of accomplishment of leading and delivering successful operational transformation programs in complex organizational environments.
  • Strong knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies, tools, and techniques, such as Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, etc is desired.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to use data to drive decision-making.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills from shop floor to boardroom.
  • Ability to travel to various facilities across the United States.
  • Certifications in PMP, Lean Six Sigma (Black Belt or Master Black Belt) or TPM desired.

Responsibilities:

In this high-impact role, you will lead and shape our strategic initiatives, ensuring the successful execution of critical programs that will drive our business forward. As leader of our PMO and a key player in our transformation efforts, you will collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that enhance our operational excellence and position us for sustained success in the evolving marketplace.
This position will report directly to our CEO and requires candidates with experience building and/or leading an operationally oriented PMO program in a large-scale business. Experience in multi-faceted project oversight – to include Operations, Finance, IT, Commercial, HR, Digital/Business Intelligence – is strongly preferred.
The Strategic PMO Leader is responsible for leading the organization’s corporate project management function. This position is critical to driving organizational success by ensuring the company-level, cross-functional projects are planned and executed efficiently as well as delivering value to the organization and stakeholders. The Director will work cross functionally with all department leaders and internal stakeholders to define, prioritize, develop, and deliver projects and programs. This role involves strategic planning, project portfolio management, and process improvement, as well as strong leadership, vision, and exceptional project management expertise
Salary: The salary range for this position ranges from $135,000-155,000. Base pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to base pay, this role includes an incentive plan as part of the total compensation package. This role is eligible to participate in a full range of medical and wellness benefits on day one of employment.


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

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Irving, TX 75038, USA