The Crystal BU Head of PMO leads the R&D project and portfolio management, ensuring the effective delivery of innovation and technical development initiatives. Overseeing a team of technical project managers and closely working with the BU R&D director, this role drives cross-functional execution, resource planning, and adherence to PMO standards. It ensures alignment with strategic priorities, fosters a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, and supports technical enablement across the R&D pipeline. Reporting to the PMO & Systems Director, the Head of PMO connects strategy to execution, enabling high-impact, timely product development. 

Your key missions

Pipeline Delivery & Execution  

• Ensure timely and cost-effective execution of Crystal R&D projects, aligned with business goals.  
• Monitor pipeline performance against time, cost & budget, manage risks, and drive cross-functional collaboration for seamless delivery. 

Strategic & Agile Portfolio Management 

• Ensure strategic oversight of the Crystal R&D portfolio by driving project intake, prioritization, and resource planning. 
•  Provide visibility on status, risks, and interdependencies to enable informed senior stakeholders’ decision-making and coordinated execution across initiatives. Run BU NPD governance forums.  

Team Leadership & Management 

• Lead and develop a team of 10+ technical project managers, fostering a high-performance culture through coaching, feedback, and development planning. 
• Ensure effective resource allocation by matching capabilities to project needs, while promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement in project delivery. 

PM Capability & Process Excellence  

• Establish and embed consistent project management standards, tools, and ways of working across the R&D portfolio.  
• Drive Stage-gate process maturity by identifying gaps, implementing improvements, and fostering a culture of operational discipline and continuous learning. 

Technical Enablement & Innovation Support 

• Support the delivery of R&D projects by connecting teams to the right technical capabilities, platforms, and expertise across the organization.  
• Identify & resolve project roadblocks. Promote a shared technical culture by encouraging knowledge exchange and awareness of emerging trends. 

If you recognize yourself in the description below, don't wait and apply!

• You have 10+ years professional experience
• Mastery of Innovation Product Lifecycle Management, Stage Gate, and portfolio governance 
• Knowledge of liquid and packaging development processes 
• Acts as key link between Marketing and Technical teams for early feasibility 
• Familiar with consumer insights, sensory testing, and product validation 
• Proven track record in NPD execution and market launches 
• Awareness of quality, regulatory, & manufacturing constrain 
• You are fluent in french and English

Soft skills:

• Stakeholder management  
• Problem-Solving, Results driven 
• Communication & negotiation skills 
• Cross functional leadership rigorous about detail and are able to see the big picture 
• Ability to analyze, report and present to different audiences