Manager, PMO

Manager, PMO

Do you want to be part of the world’s biggest jewellery brand while applying your expertise in PMO leadership and large-scale transformation and technology programs? Are you passionate about driving structure, governance, and delivery excellence across complex initiatives?

If yes, then we have an exciting opportunity for you! We are looking for a Manager, PMO to join the Digital & Technology PMO team in close collaboration with the Program Managers and stakeholders across the business.

Your Role as Manager, PMO

We are looking for a Manager, PMO to join our Digital & Technology PMO team. In this role, you will partner closely with Program Managers and stakeholders to establish and operate the PMO setup for large-scale transformation and technology delivery programs with an initial focus on supporting a major ERP/S4HANA business transformation. You’ll define standards, enable integrated planning, track milestones, and ensure effective reporting and governance. Your focus will be on providing the frameworks, tools, and insights that support successful program delivery, while collaborating across functions such as finance, audit, and portfolio management to ensure alignment and compliance.

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead and evolve the PMO setup for large-scale transformation and technology programs, defining and maintaining PMO standards, best practices, and delivery frameworks
• Drive integrated planning, phase gate management, and milestone tracking in collaboration with Program Managers
• Develop and support governance structures, forums, and decision-making processes
• Lead vendor management frameworks and ensure alignment with contractual obligations
• Manage program reporting standards, dashboards, and executive updates
• Oversee requirements traceability and change control processes and ensure adherence to PMO standards
• Facilitate resource planning, capacity management, and prioritization across workstreams
• Identify, track, and escalate cross-stream dependencies, risks, and issues
• Ensure financial tracking, forecasting, and budget adherence in line with PMO processes
• Collaborate across boundaries (e.g. internal audit, portfolio, finance, and other support functions) to ensure policy and compliance alignment

Your Skills & Background

• 7+ years of experience in PMO roles within large-scale, plan-driven transformation or technology programs
• Proven track record in both PMO setup (frameworks, governance, standards) and operational execution
• Strong formal and informal leadership skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority
• Excellent facilitation skills to drive alignment across diverse stakeholders
• Strong understanding of both agile and waterfall methodologies, and how PMO integrates into hybrid delivery environments
• Solid knowledge of project and program management methodologies and governance frameworks
• Experience in financial tracking, risk management, and dependency management
• Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, PMI-PgMP, PMO-CP) are an advantage
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across all organizational levels
• Experience working in global, multi-vendor, and matrixed environments
• SAP experience is a plus, but not a requirement

Did we get your attention?    

We process applications on a continuous basis, which is why we encourage you to send your application as soon as possible. You can also read more about Pandora on our corporate site www.pandoragroup.com.     

Icing on the cake    

Pandora is the world’s largest jewellery brand, specialising in the design, crafting and marketing of accessible luxury jewellery made from high-quality materials. Each piece is created to inspire self-expression, allowing people to share their stories and passions through meaningful jewellery. Pandora jewellery is sold in more than 100 countries through 6,800 points of sale, including more than 2,700 concept stores.

Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Pandora employs 37,000 people worldwide and crafts its jewellery using only recycled silver and gold. Pandora is committed to leadership in sustainability and has set out to halve greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2030. Pandora is listed on the Nasdaq Copenhagen stock exchange and generated revenue of DKK 31.7 billion (EUR 4.2 billion) in 2024.

Recognised by the Financial Times as one of Europe’s Best Workplaces and ranked #1 among Danish companies, Pandora is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe reflecting the diversity of society in how we engage with our customers is essential to fulfilling our purpose: to give a voice to people’s loves. We are dedicated to nurturing a culture where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to thrive.