ParallelDots · 6 hours ago
PMO Operations Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expParallelDots is one of the world's leading retail artificial intelligence research groups, focusing on optimizing in-store exposure for CPG manufacturers and retailers. The PMO Operations Manager will oversee the adherence to delivery standards and facilitate the execution of projects, ensuring that the team has the necessary tools and processes for success.
Computer VisionFast-Moving Consumer GoodsImage RecognitionRetail Technology
Responsibilities
Own and enforce PMO standards, ensuring all projects follow established SOPs. Ensure PMO standards and SOPs are tailored to the unique lifecycle of enterprise AI and Image Recognition engagements
Manage and drive organizational change management such as adoption of new tools & technology and adherence to new processes
Facilitate critical governance events, including but not limited to Go-Live Reviews and Project Retrospectives
Maintain the central repository for project documentation, ensuring audit-readiness and clear escalation paths
Generate high-level reporting for executive stakeholders regarding project health, risks, and process bottlenecks that impact customer satisfaction
Partner with HR to manage the full-cycle recruitment pipeline for Project Managers, Coordinators, and Associates
Design and manage the onboarding experience for new hires to ensure a fast 'time-to-productivity'
Develop and maintain the 'PM Toolkit,' including slide decks, project templates, and reporting frameworks
Act as a subject matter expert on PM fundamentals, providing guidance to the team on best practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's in Business, Operations or Engineering. An MBA is a plus
5+ years in project/program management, with at least 2 years in a PMO-specific or Operations role
Ability to showcase mastery of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid)
Proficiency in project management software (e.g., ClickUp, Asana, or Monday.com) and data visualization tools to transform project data into actionable executive decks
Ability to translate complex project data into concise updates for stakeholders
A passion for 'the way work gets done'—you enjoy building the system, not just working inside it
Experience influencing Project Managers and cross-functional leads to adhere to standards
Experience with recruitment of project management roles
Preferred
Holding a recognized project management certification (e.g., PMP, CAPM, Prince2) is highly desirable and preferred
Holding a PMI - PMOCP or a Prince2 P3O certification is a bonus
Company
ParallelDots
ParallelDots is an image recognition platform that empowers FMCG companies to maximize their sales through in-store execution.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$6.48MKey Investors
Btomorrow VenturesMultipoint Capital
2022-03-25Series A· $4.48M
2017-10-10Seed· $2M
2014-08-07Seed
Leadership Team
Angam Parashar
Co-Founder & CEO
Recent News
2023-12-19
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