Senior PMO Consultant - Portfolio and Executive Program Management

Overview

An established consumer products enterprise is looking for an experienced PMO Consultant to manage a portfolio of critical strategic projects across their European operations. This role is a highly engaged consulting position centered on enhancing cross-functional collaboration, increasing executive leadership transparency, and ensuring governance adherence among several concurrent project streams. The ideal candidate is comfortable navigating complex matrix environments and excels at creating structured approaches to drive clarity and progress in strategic programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and sustain integrated project plans that cover multiple strategic initiatives.
• Monitor cross-functional links, anticipate risks, and escalate potential issues proactively to avoid delays.
• Prepare concise, executive-level updates, dashboards, presentations, and decision support materials for stakeholders.
• Ensure comprehensive portfolio visibility for all workstreams, key milestones, and deliverables.
• Implement governance frameworks including meeting schedules, action item logs, and regular project reporting.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to tackle complex business problems and propose actionable solutions.
• Drive project execution by maintaining alignment among stakeholders and adherence to timelines.

Required Qualifications

• Extensive program or portfolio management experience, preferably in strategic operations, consulting, or business transformation roles.
• Proven track record supporting senior executives within large, matrix-structured companies.
• Exceptional skills in organization, communication, and managing stakeholder relationships effectively.
• Ability to simplify complex data into clear, executive-ready insights and recommendations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a focus on identifying risks and dependency trade-offs.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent project streams.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, especially PowerPoint and Excel.

Additional Information

• This position is entirely remote.
• Candidates based in Europe are preferred to facilitate collaboration with Dublin business hours.