As an organization further expanding our focus on innovation, across new and enhanced solutions and markets globally, OCP North America is advancing our internal team through a role dedicated to enabling our innovation roadmap. The Global PMO Director plays a pivotal role in establishing and maintaining an effective Project Management Office and building the foundation for portfolio management within the Global OCP Strategy & Innovation organization, impacting initiatives and business growth across the enterprise.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Vice President of Innovation and R&D for our Innovation Platform, the Global PMO director dedicates time to overseeing and managing project(s) or program(s) within the organization, ensuring that they achieve value-added delivery on time, within budget, and according to quality standards.

Leadership & Planning:

Establish the PMO role and organization, serving in managerial and hands-on delivery capacities accountable for project/program management spanning global innovation and R&D function.
Build, implement, manage and govern project/program management office practices, tools, templates, processes, and metrics.
Interface with executives & leadership stakeholders to define project priorities, implementation opportunities, challenges and communicate project risks and opportunities.
Provide executive leaders with the information needed to assess and decide which proposals have the highest potential value, impact and strategic alignment.

Project/Program Management, Reporting & Communication:

Design and implement project management methodology (including agile approach), best practices and effective tools that the global innovation portfolio will consolidate into and operate within.
Collaboratively develop & manage project and program management (PPM) roadmap and portfolio, tracking and status including project/program manager specific accountabilities such as setting deadlines, prioritizing tasks, and assigning team members to various deliverables.
Analyze financial data, including project budgets, risks, and determine resource allocation
Provide data, financial reports and budget outlines and status to key stakeholders and/or governance teams
Oversee the development and overall execution of projects including planning, execution, and oversight of all aspects of assigned project or program
Ensure project governance, timelines and budget are achieved escalating potential risks/delays and driving determination of resolution and get-to-green activities.

Team Leadership:

Manage future state PM team for the delivery of projects/programs on time, within scope and on budget.
Create and deploy training material, ensuring focus on individual development, growth and ongoing learning.

Qualifications

Required:

10+ years of project management experience
3+ years of PMO leadership experience, preferably in the agricultural industry.
Experience with implementing Lean-Agile portfolio management
PMP certification

Preferred:

Certified SAFe and experience within innovative/high-growth business
Experience working across global teams

Grow with Us

OCP North America (OCPNA) is a subsidiary of OCP Group, the world’s largest phosphate manufacturer based in Casablanca, Morocco. For over 100 years, OCP Group has built and provided phosphates used in agriculture, feed, chemical manufacturing, and food processing.

Be a part of something great on a global scale. A culture rooted in innovation where empowerment and learning drive expertise and customer focused partnership. Apply your passion and further your impact. Our OCP North America vision is to achieve Sustainable Growth for Everyone, including you.

We offer a comprehensive total rewards package including annual incentive eligibility, a robust paid time off package, 401k plan, medical coverage, vast health and wellbeing benefits, and tuition reimbursement.

OCP North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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