Manager, Project Management Office & Special Projects

About This Role

The Manager, Project Management Office (PMO) & Special Projects leads high-impact, cross-functional programs within the Global Supply Chain organization, delivering measurable value at scale. This role manages end-to-end program execution for enterprise initiatives such as TCO optimization, post-merger integration, and strategic transformation efforts, overseeing a managed external spend portfolio of approximately $3.5B annually. Operating across regions, functions, and senior stakeholders, the manager drives disciplined execution, robust governance, and value realization.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end PMO execution for major Supply Chain transformation initiatives, from problem definition through implementation and value realization.
• Partner with Supply Chain leadership to advance strategic, organizational, and operational priorities that accelerate growth, efficiency, and sustainable value creation.
• Establish and run effective program governance, including integrated plans, milestones, decision forums, performance tracking, and executive reporting.
• Coordinate cross-functional execution across Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, IT, ESG, and regional teams, ensuring clear roles, interfaces, and accountability.
• Manage external consultants and third-party partners, ensuring aligned scope, high-quality outputs, and strong value-for-money outcomes.
• Track financial and non-financial benefits in partnership with Finance; validate assumptions, monitor realization, and address gaps versus targets.
• Proactively identify risks and interdependencies, implement mitigation plans, and escalate issues as needed.
• Deliver clear, executive-ready communications, including presentations, dashboards, and analytical insights.
• Apply best-practice PMO and consulting methodologies while continuously improving tools, templates, and ways of working.
• Support capability building through coaching, knowledge transfer, and project management best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field
• 7-12 years of experience in management consulting, supply chain, strategy, PMO, or large-scale transformation roles
• Proven track record leading complex, multi-workstream programs (e.g., TCO optimization, post-merger integration, cost or operational transformation)
• Eligible to live and work in the U.S. or South Africa

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field; MBA or equivalent strongly preferred.
• 7–12 years of experience in management consulting, supply chain, strategy, PMO, or large-scale transformation roles.

Nice to Have

• MBA or equivalent
• Top-tier or Big 4 consulting experience
• Experience in Mining and/or Oil & Gas

Skills

* Required skills