Pmo & programs manager

The PMO & Programs Manager leads the execution discipline for main Procurement and applicable Supply Chain projects. You will be responsible for PMO methods, the Sourcing Strategy Management Office (SSMO), assigned program execution, PMO support for approved contract management improvement initiatives, continuous improvement and value realization. The role ensures initiatives are appropriately scoped, prioritized, executed, measured and embedded into sustainable operating routines.

This role is part of the global Operations Center of Excellence and is expected to work across Procurement spend categories and applicable Supply Chain or Operations initiatives where PMO methods, execution discipline or process improvement support is required.

This Job is located in #LI-Onsite and will report to Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Improve the PMO framework, including project intake, prioritization, governance rhythm, portfolio reporting, and supporting tools.
• Maintain visibility and execution oversight across the project portfolio, including active, pipeline, on-hold, and completed projects, and facilitate recurring leadership reviews.
• Partner with Finance and your team to validate program value, including financial impact, productivity, risk reduction, governance value, and operational benefits.
• Lead the Sourcing Strategy Management Office operating model, including its planning calendar, strategy reviews, standards, templates, partner engagement, repository discipline, progress tracking, and training refreshes.
• Lead assigned Procurement and applicable Supply Chain programs, applying PMO methods to planning, execution, reporting, risk management, adoption, and sustainment.
• Establish value-realization discipline across projects, including Indicators, milestones, ownership, risks, dependencies, and sustainment plans.
• Lead change management and program enablement, including team member communications, training, adoption activities, and the development of process and program documentation.
• Lead process improvement and automation programs using Lean, Six Sigma, and AI tools to refine workflows, reduce manual effort, and guide benefits.
• Provide PMO and continuous improvement support to project teams, promoting AI and automation adoption to enhance efficiency and ways of working.
• Facilitate working sessions and decision forums to align partners on scope, priorities, timing, ownership, risks, and expected outcomes.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in project/program management, continuous improvement, procurement operations, supply chain operations, or related fields within complex, matrixed organizations.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Project Management, Operations or a related field required; Master of Business Administration or advanced degree.
• Experience using AI-enabled productivity tools to improve ways of working, including building and refining prompts, simplifying or automating repetitive activities.
• PMP, PgMP, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent recognized project management or improvement certification.
• Advanced english level.

How we work:

At PPG, we bring teams together to accelerate collaboration and career development, with in-person work Monday through Thursday and the opportunity to work remotely on Flexible Fridays. Schedules may vary by location.

About us:

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD® Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X.