Global Practice Lead – Supply Chain Tech & Transformation PMO

Create a better future!

Do you want to make a difference in the world and contribute to a sustainable future? We believe we can develop technology and gain the knowledge to make that difference.  We have launched our ambition, Mission Zero – enabling our customers to move towards zero emissions in mining We need your leadership skills, curiosity, and drive for change to fulfil our goal. Together, we enable our customers to produce the materials needed for a better future.

Global Practice Lead – Supply Chain Tech & Transformation PMO

We are seeking a commercially focused programme leader to shape how strategic supply chain technology initiatives and external partnerships are selected, governed and delivered. The mission is to ensure that investments in systems, integrations and digital capabilities move from business case to measurable operational value.

You are not here simply to manage checklists or produce status reports. You will build the governance, visibility and execution discipline that help programmes move faster, protect business value and respond early when risks, dependencies or partner commitments threaten outcomes.

Working across operational functions, Digital & IT, Enterprise PMO and external partners, you will connect technology delivery with business priorities. This is an opportunity to influence a strategic enterprise portfolio and establish how future supply chain capabilities are governed and brought to life.

Essential Functions & Key Result Areas (KRAs)

Build the Business-Centric PMO System: Portfolio Governance (30%)

• Business-First PMO Architecture: Establish a practical PMO operating system rooted in advanced project and portfolio-management disciplines. Create clear decision rights, stage gates and an intake process that prioritises initiatives based on strategic value, operational impact, feasibility and delivery readiness.
• Outputs: External PMO Governance Handbook, business-aligned chartering standards, partner-integration playbooks, stage-gate framework, decision-rights matrix and central initiative portfolio prioritised by value.

Protect Business Value: Strategic Execution & Delivery Control (25%)

• Outcome-Driven Delivery: Establish cross-functional controls focused on business outcomes rather than administrative completion. Connect project milestones, budgets and delivery progress to operational impact, time-to-value and financial performance.
• Outputs: Integrated portfolio roadmap, approved stage-gate records, milestone accountability matrix, benefits-realisation tracker, budget-control report and executive action log.

Anticipate What Could Disrupt Delivery: Portfolio Risk & Scenarios (20%)

• Strategic Portfolio Intelligence: Provide early visibility of delivery, budget, capacity, technology and partner risks. Use scenario analysis to assess dependencies, test response options and protect business continuity and value.
• Outputs: Portfolio risk register, partner performance reviews, dependency map, scenario assessments, mitigation playbooks and early-warning reports linked to business impact.

Shape Critical Decisions: Executive Steering & Partner Alignment (15%)

• Decision-Ready Programme Leadership: Translate complex programme information into clear decisions, trade-offs and required actions. Align operational priorities, technology roadmaps and external partner commitments through structured governance.
• Outputs: SteerCo packs, portfolio health reviews, decision papers, partner governance packs, escalation summaries and management action trackers.

Raise Delivery Maturity: PMO Excellence & Talent (10%)

• Professional PMO Capability: Develop Project Managers and Vendor Integration Specialists while strengthening common standards, commercial awareness and execution discipline across the portfolio.
• Outputs: PMO capability framework, role-based learning plans, professional certification roadmap, standard delivery toolkit, lessons-learned repository and succession pipeline.

Parameters for Success

• Strategic Value: Technology initiatives deliver the capabilities and value defined in their approved business cases.
• Execution Reliability: Milestones, budgets, dependencies and partner commitments remain visible and controlled.
• Risk Protection: Critical delivery risks are identified and addressed before materially affecting business outcomes.
• Decision Quality: Portfolio priorities, trade-offs and investment choices are supported by trusted evidence.
• Partner Performance: External partners remain accountable for delivery, quality, value and agreed commitments.

Qualifications & Skills

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Technology, Business Administration or a related discipline.

Experience

• Minimum 10-15 years of experience in enterprise PMO, portfolio strategy, technology transformation or complex external integrations.
• Proven experience connecting technology programmes to measurable operational and financial outcomes.
• Experience governing external vendors, strategic partners and cross-functional delivery teams.
• Demonstrated ability to protect governance while enabling business speed.

Technical & Certifications

• PMP certification required.
• PgMP or PfMP certification preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of portfolio management, stage gates, risk governance and value tracking.
• Experience with enterprise PMO systems and AI-enabled project tracking.
• Understanding of EPICOR, Coupa, D365 or equivalent enterprise platforms.

Personal Capabilities

• Strong commercial and business judgement.
• Clear executive communication without unnecessary PMO jargon.
• Confident negotiation and partner management.
• Structured thinking and decisive escalation.
• Ability to balance delivery speed, risk, value and governance.

What we offer

• A global and inclusive workplace focused on sustainability and innovation
• Work-life balance with a flexible work schedule so you can focus on professional and personal priorities
• Competitive benefit package including Health Insurance, Personal Accident / Disability, Group Term Life Insurance, Annual health check-up, and voluntary insurance options

As an equal opportunity employer, FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply - the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is. In our commitment to equal opportunity and eliminating bias, we kindly request that you exclude personal information such as age, ethnicity, marital status, number of children, and photographs from your application materials

FLSmidth is a full flowsheet technology and service supplier to the global mining industries. We help our customers to improve performance, lower operating costs and reduce environmental impact. – for more information please visit https://fls.com/en

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The world needs more minerals, and they are becoming harder to produce. FLS works alongside mining companies as their performance partner, helping them increase output, improve recovery and maximise uptime. Through full flowsheet technologies, aftermarket services and digital solutions, we improve productivity while reducing energy and water consumption, enabling more sustainable mining operations. www.fls.com