Senior Director, Global Project Management & Business Services

General Purpose

Do you excel at bringing order to complex initiatives Do you have a knack for turning ambitious ideas into reality Were looking for a Senior Director Global Project Management & Business Services to take the reins and lead our global project management and business services teams.

In this role youll be a strategic leader overseeing our global project management initiatives. You will drive the vision for how we execute projects from setting the standards for our PMO to ensuring every major project is delivered successfully. Youll lead a team of dedicated professionals and collaborate with leaders across the company to boost our project management capabilities.

But thats not all. Youll also lead our IT Shared Services unit which provides the critical infrastructure and support that power our business. From managing the IT budget and vendor relationships to overseeing quality engineering and internal communications youll ensure our IT services are efficient reliable and aligned with our growth goals.

As the leader of our Global Project Management Office (PMO) and IT Shared Services you will have a direct impact on our digital transformation journey. Youll work closely with senior leadership to make sure our technology and project efforts are not just successful but also aligned with our companys strategic goals.

If youre ready to shape the future of our project delivery and IT operations we want to hear from you.

Duties and Responsibilities

PMO Leadership & Strategy :

Develop and implement PMO strategy : Define and execute the global PMO strategy in alignment with organizational goals ensuring that all projects are managed consistently and effectively across regions.

Governance & Frameworks : Establish global project management frameworks methodologies (e.g. Agile Waterfall Hybrid) and best practices to ensure consistent execution across projects.

Global Resource Management : Oversee resource allocation and capacity planning to ensure the availability of skilled project managers and cross-functional teams.

Portfolio Management : Lead the management and reporting of a global project portfolio ensuring alignment with business objectives and priorities. Establish performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and success.

Project Delivery :

Ensure project success : Monitor the execution of strategic projects to ensure they are delivered on time within scope and within budget.

Risk Management : Proactively identify assess and mitigate project risks and issues that could affect project timelines quality or cost.

Continuous Improvement : Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the PMO implementing lessons learned from past projects and introducing process improvements to increase efficiency.

Team Leadership and Development :

Lead the PMO team : Manage and mentor a global team of project managers and PMO staff. Provide coaching and professional development to enhance team performance and career growth.

Cross-functional Collaboration : Work closely with other departments (e.g. IT Finance Marketing Operations) and regional PMO teams to ensure seamless project execution and alignment with broader business objectives.

Change Management : Lead organizational change initiatives by supporting project managers and teams in adapting to new processes tools or methodologies.

Stakeholder Management & Reporting :

Executive Reporting : Provide regular updates and reports to senior leadership on project performance portfolio health and any potential issues that require attention.

Stakeholder Communication : Serve as a primary point of contact for all key stakeholders ensuring that communication is clear transparent and effective throughout the lifecycle of global projects.

Client & Vendor Management : Oversee relationships with external vendors and clients managing expectations and ensuring the successful execution of third-party projects.

Technology & Tools :

Tool Standardization : Define and implement standardized project management tools software and systems (e.g. MS Project JIRA Asana Smartsheet) across global regions.

Data Analytics : Utilize project performance data and analytics to continuously improve project delivery and decision-making processes.

IT Shared Services :

Lead and provide oversight to this business unit that involves the execution of the following tasks across all IT to ensure :

â Budget and Financial Management

â Process and Quality Engineering

â Resource Management

â Performance Metrics

â Vendor & Contract Management

â Change Management

â Event Management

â IT Communications

Supervisor Responsibilities

Manages People : Yes

• This role is responsible for all aspects of talent management and development for their team

Required Qualifications

Education / Years of Experience / Certifications

Knowledge Skills Abilities and Other Characteristics (KSAOs)

Preferred Qualifications

Working Conditions

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee but provide the primary duties and responsibilities of the role. Duties responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Working at Jazwares

At Jazwares we believe an innovative idea can come from anywhere and anyone. Through our three pillars we foster innovation and encourage creativity in every area of our business.

Dont miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to be part of the fastest-growing toy company in the industry. Connect with us today and lets shape the future of play together!

JAZWARES is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color sex religion national or ethnic origin citizenship status ancestry disability age military status marital status sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. Jazwares is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities.

Who We Are

Jazwares a Berkshire Hathaway company is a leading global toy manufacturer with a robust portfolio of owned and licensed brands. Founded in 1997 Jazwares celebrates imaginative play with a progressive focus on identifying new and relevant trends to transform into high-quality products for consumers of all ages. Jazwares engages consumers through innovative play experiences with popular brands such as Squishmallows Pokémon Hello Kitty Star Wars Disney BumBumz and Adopt addition to toys offerings include virtual games costumes and pet products. Headquartered in Plantation Florida Jazwares has offices worldwide and sells its products in over 100 countries. For more information visit and follow us on LinkedIn X Instagram and Facebook.

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Required Experience :

Exec

Key Skills

Project / Program Management,Public Health,Virology,Vendor Management,FileMaker,Education Administration,Construction Management,Restoration,Project Management,Project Management Software,Budgeting,Auto Restoration

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1