Director, PMO

At Landis+Gyr, we don’t just manage energy—we lead the transformation toward a smarter and more sustainable energy future.

With a net revenue of USD 1.73 billion in FY 2024, and a presence in over 30 countries across five continents, Landis+Gyr empowers utilities and consumers to optimize energy usage through advanced metering, grid-edge intelligence, and powerful data analytics.

Today, our global team of about 6,300 professionals is shaping the digital energy era—developing innovative technologies that support decarbonization, grid modernization, and real-time energy insights. Our record USD 4.6 billion order backlog and strong book-to-bill ratio reflect long-term confidence in our mission and solutions.

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The PMO Director at Landis+Gyr is responsible for establishing, leading, and optimizing the Program Management Office to ensure consistent delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary programs across the organization. This role involves creating and maintaining PMO frameworks, standards, and best practices to guide project execution and governance. The Director builds and manages a high-performing program and project management team, drives the adoption of methodologies such as the stage-gate process, and oversees the planning and execution of the entire R&D program portfolio. 

Additionally, the PMO Director develops integrated master schedules and resource forecasts, ensuring cross-functional alignment among key departments. 

Strategic planning and execution are central to the role, requiring the Director to deliver results that support organizational objectives while navigating challenges associated with large-scale, cross-functional initiatives. 

Reporting to the VP of R&D, the PMO Director plays a critical leadership role in supporting company growth and innovation through effective program and portfolio management. 

 

Key Responsibilities:

PMO Leadership & Governance 

•    Establish and maintain PMO frameworks, standards, and best practices. 
•    Build and lead a high-performing program and project management organization. 
•    Own the stage-gate process and drive adoption of methodologies. 
•    Maintain, develop and update PMO Governance, standards, best practices, and reporting related to the PM discipline.

 

Portfolio & Program Management 

•    Responsible for the program delivery and program results for the Americas R&D program 
•    Oversee planning and execution of the full program portfolio. 
•    Develop integrated master schedules and resource forecasts. 
•    Ensure cross-functional alignment across major groups. 

 

Strategic Planning & Execution 

•    Facilitate annual and quarterly portfolio planning. 
•    Align execution with company strategy and customer commitments. 

 

Tools, Systems, and Metrics 

•    Own the program management toolset. 
•    Establish and track KPIs. 
•    Ensure consistent project documentation and cross- functional communication. 
•    Review and give feedback to teams based on analytics related to Project Performance and timelines.

 

Stakeholder & Customer Engagement 

•    Provide executive-level communication. 
•    Act as escalation point for program-level issues. 
•    Support customer-facing partnership activities. 

 

Company Values

•    Supports and adheres to Company’s core values. 
•    Performs other duties or responsibilities as assigned or required. 
•    Supports and adheres to Company’s Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy. 
•    Represents Company in a positive, professional manner when working with both internal and external customers.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

•    Strong technical expertise and business acumen within Project Management  
•    Provide technical project management and leadership for every aspect of R&D development efforts 
•    Strong program/project management and leadership skills and the ability to champion disciplined project management best practices in challenging situations 
•    Experience in Agile, SCRUM, Test Driven Development and Waterfall methodologies 
•    Successful record of accomplishment in delivering product projects that include multiple system integrations 
•    Proven ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions 
•    Strong analytical and interpersonal skills  
•    Ability to communicate openly, honestly, and constructiv