Vice President of Project Management Office (PMO)At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.Global Marketing is building a best-in-class, digital-first organization that connects the full customer journeyfrom awareness and demand generation to adoption, expansion, and long-term value. The Integrated Marketing team serves as the strategic conductor responsible for leading strategy, governance, and performance across this journey, aligning programs, campaigns, and audiences to SAP's growth priorities.As part of this team, the Marketing Strategy & Planning function leads the annual integrated planning process, aligns cross-functional stakeholders around business priorities, and defines the integrated marketing plan that powers program and channel execution globally.The Project Management Office (PMO) serves as the backbone for cross-functional delivery, aligning project objectives with strategic goals, and ensuring effective project execution. The PMO partners closely with Global Marketing leadership to translate strategy into action, ensuring campaigns and programs are prioritized, resourced, executed, and measured with rigor and transparency.The RoleThe Vice President of Project Management Office (PMO) is responsible for establishing, leading, and evolving an enterprise-class PMO that enables predictable delivery of campaigns, programs and initiatives while balancing agility and governance. This role owns the alignment of cross-functional stakeholders, ensures coherence in the global marketing plan, and connects in-market activation to measurable marketing outcomes.This role leads a 10+ member PMO team, overseeing project managers, partnering with portfolio analysts, marketing operations, and drives deliverables across multiple initiatives, geographies, and workstreams. They manage project processes, methodologies, and tools requirements.Primary ResponsibilitiesPMO Strategy & GovernanceDefine and own the Marketing PMO strategy, operating model, and governance frameworkEstablish portfolio management standards, methodologies, and tools requirements aligned to business strategyDrive global marketing wide prioritization, intake, and execution decisions in partnership with global marketing leadership teamEnsure consistent execution discipline while enabling flexibility where appropriatePortfolio & Program LeadershipOversee the end-to-end delivery of campaigns, programs and initiativesLead annual Integrated Marketing planning in close partnership with Ops to drive the business, and Cross-functional activation for Marketing supporting demand programs, campaigns, and foundational marketing including omnichannel, content strategy, regional execution, etc.Develop and manage project schedules, workbacks, and ensure deadlines are met across functional teamsMonitor project health, risks, and interdependencies; proactively resolve issuesEnsure programs deliver measurable business outcomes aligned to strategic objectivesRisk, compliance and dependency inputs across functionsDocumented execution delivery plans with clear sequencingTeam Leadership & Talent DevelopmentLead, mentor, and grow a high-performing PMO team (10+ members)Establish clear roles, expectations, and career development pathsFoster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaborationBuild PMO capability across the organization through coaching and enablementProcess, Tools & Continuous ImprovementDevelop requirements and optimize PMO tools and systemsStandardize best practices across planning, execution, risk, and reportingDrive continuous improvement through retrospectives and performance analysisChampion change management and adoption of PMO processesStandardize PMO playbooks, templates and methodologiesPMO Success MetricsThe effectiveness of the PMO Leader will be measured through a balanced set of delivery, operational, and strategic metrics, including but not limited to: Portfolio & Delivery Performance% of strategic initiatives delivered on time and on budgetPortfolio health score (green/yellow/red trends over time)Reduction in unplanned work and execution churnDependency resolution cycle timeOperational ExcellencePMO process adoption and compliance ratesCycle time from intake to approvalResource utilization and capacity accuracyReduction in duplicate or redundant initiativesTeam & Capability MaturityPMO capability maturity improvements year over yearTeam engagement and retentionSkill development and certification coverage across PMO staffExperience & QualificationsRequired10+ years of experience in program, portfolio, or project management marketing leadership rolesProven experience leading a PMO or enterprise-scale portfolio for a marketing organizationDemonstrated success managing complex, cross-functional initiativesExperience leading and developing teams of 10+ professionalsStrong executive presence with the ability to influence at senior levelsCertifications (Required)One or more active, recognized PMO certifications, such as:PMP (Project Management Professional)PgMP (Program Management Professional)PfMP (Portfolio Management Professional)PRINCE2 PractitionerSAFe Program Consultant (SPC) or equivalentPreferredExperience in global, matrixed marketing organizationsExposure to agile, hybrid, and waterfall methodologiesStrong financial and governance backgroundChange management and transformation leadership experienceLeadership CompetenciesEnterprise mindset with strong execution disciplineData-driven, outcome-focused decision makingAbility to balance governance, speed, and innovationTrusted advisor to marketing leadershipBuilder of high-performing, resilient teamsEducationPMO CertificationMaster's and/or bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent requiredSAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. 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