About the Role<\/p>\n
\tThe Strategic & PMO Product Owner is responsible for owning and evolving the design of the Project Management Office (PMO) to ensure it remains future-fit, scalable, and aligned with the overall Unilever and Business Group strategy. This role acts as the decision authority for PMO design, ensuring that any changes are evaluated for impact, approved, and implemented effectively across all delivery hubs. The position requires strategic oversight, governance alignment, and cross-functional collaboration with the Artwork Excellence (AWE) team and the Product Data Orchestration (PDO) team to maintain consistency and drive transformation.<\/p>\n
Job Title: PMO Strategy Manager & Product Owner<\/p>\n
Key Responsibilities<\/p>\n
\tServe as the primary owner of PMO design, ensuring it reflects best practices, organisational and business group priorities, and future business needs.\u00a0
\n\tLead and oversee the design, enhancement, and continuous improvement of the Marvel PMO design.
\n\tCollaborate closely with cross-functional Product Owners across AW, PDO, and DAM to align on requirements, ensure seamless integration, and drive consistent PMO standards.\u00a0
\n\tSupport PMO Director to shape, design, and support the strategic expansion of the PMO scope. \u00a0
\n\tContribute to defining future-state processes, capabilities, and governance needed to scale PMO value across the organization.\u00a0
\n\tContinuously assess PMO frameworks, processes, and tools to maintain relevance and efficiency.\u00a0
\n\tAct as the decision-maker for all design changes, balancing innovation with operational stability.\u00a0
\n\tPartner with the Artwork PMO (AW) team and the Data Management (PDO) team to evaluate proposed design changes and their impact on PMO operations.\u00a0
\n\tLead impact assessments for design modifications, ensuring alignment with governance standards and delivery capabilities.\u00a0
\n\tOversee PMO change management processes, ensuring smooth adoption across hubs and minimising disruption.\u00a0
\n\tWork closely with the PDO Governance team to ensure PMO design adheres to compliance, and reporting standards.\u00a0
\n\tEnsure that all changes within the Artwork Project Management Office (AW) team and the Data Management (PDO) team are thoroughly assessed, aligned, and implemented in the context of the overall PMO framework. This includes evaluating the impact of proposed changes, maintaining governance standards, and driving seamless integration to support organizational objectives.\u00a0
\n\tAssist in design clear governance structures for decision-making and accountability within PMO operations.\u00a0
\n\tProvide strategic direction to delivery hubs, ensuring consistent execution of PMO standards.\u00a0
\n\tDrive continuous improvement initiatives based on data-driven insights.\u00a0
\n\tAct as the key liaison between governance bodies, delivery hubs, AW team, and PDO team, ensuring transparency and alignment.\u00a0
\n\tCommunicate PMO design updates, changes, and strategic priorities to all stakeholders effectively.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Geographical scope:<\/p>\n
\tGlobal<\/p>\n
Qualifications and Experience<\/p>\n
\tProject management certification
\n\t5 years\u2019 experience as project Manager<\/p>\n
\u200bSkills & Competencies<\/p>\n
\tStrategic Thinking: Ability to anticipate future trends and design PMO frameworks that enable agility and scalability.\u00a0
\n\tChange Management Expertise: Skilled in leading organizational change and driving adoption of new processes.\u00a0
\n\tGovernance & Compliance Knowledge: Strong understanding of PMO governance, risk, and regulatory requirements.\u00a0
\n\tCollaboration & Influence: Proven ability to work across multiple teams and influence senior stakeholders.\u00a0
\n\tAnalytical & Decision-Making: Ability to assess complex impacts and make informed design decisions.\u00a0
\n\tStrong NPD and innovation process knowledge
\n\tProven knowledge and experience of \u00a0project delivery within fast paced business.
\n\tProven experience in managing innovation and development projects to achieve successful project outcomes
\n\tProject Management: External certification (e.g. APM, PMI, Prince2)
\n\tStrong experience and skilled in MS Project
\n\tStrong relationship building and interpersonal skills
\n\tEffective communicator at all levels, with the ability to impact and influence.
\n\tAble to demonstrate good capability in problem solving, decision making and making sound judgement in time pressured situations
\n\tAbility to hold teams accountable for delivering against OKRs<\/p>\n
go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( https:\/\/www.unilever.co.za ) or<\/p>\n
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