Project Management Office Lead

Project Management Office Lead

We are looking for an experienced and ambitious Project Management Office Lead to join our Service Excellence & Innovation Team. If you are passionate about building high-performing teams, driving large-scale transformations, and shaping how project management is executed at an enterprise level – this role is for you.

At Lundbeck GBS Krakow, this role goes beyond traditional PMO leadership. You will be responsible for building and scaling a modern PMO function, leading strategic initiatives, and enabling transformation across the organization through strong governance, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven decision-making.

Join a team where innovation meets execution – and where your impact is visible at a global level.

Lundbeck GBS Krakow is a certified Great Place to Work and Poland’s Best Employer – come and be part of something bigger.

The purpose of the role – why is this a great opportunity?

This is a unique opportunity to shape and lead the Project Management Office within Lundbeck GBS. You will play a key role in building a scalable project management capability, ensuring excellence in delivery, and driving enterprise-wide transformation.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders across the organization, influencing strategic decisions and ensuring that projects deliver measurable business value.

What you can expect:

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of Project Managers, fostering a strong delivery culture
• Build and scale a modern PMO, defining standards, methodologies, and governance frameworks
• Drive consistency and excellence in project delivery across strategic initiatives
• Lead selected high-priority, enterprise-level transformation projects
• Ensure effective tracking and reporting of project performance and value realization in collaboration with Data Analytics
• Build strong relationships with global stakeholders, including senior leadership
• Actively shape and expand the PMO service line, identifying opportunities and generating demand for new initiatives If you are looking for a role where you can truly shape change – this is it.

Your future team

You will join the Project Management Office, part of the Service Excellence & Innovation team at Lundbeck GBS Krakow – a team at the heart of driving transformation across the organization.

Our focus goes beyond traditional PMO activities. We are building a modern, high-impact PMO culture, leading end-to-end system and process transformation, and supporting the execution of Lundbeck’s long-term strategy.

You will work closely with Global Process Owners and Digitalization Experts, combining business and technology perspectives to accelerate implementation of automation, AI, and innovative solutions across GBS.

This is a highly collaborative, forward-looking environment where we don’t just manage projects – we shape how GBS evolves and scales globally.

What you bring to the team

• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in project/program management, including complex, cross-functional initiatives
• Experience in leading PMO structures or project teams
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (PMP, Prince2, MSP or equivalent)
• Proven leadership experience, including team development and coaching
• Experience working in SSC/GBS environment is a strong advantage
• Strong understanding of change management and project lifecycle
• English at C1 level

How your colleagues would describe you

• Ability to lead and influence without formal authority in a complex, matrix environment
• A proactive, self-driven mindset with strong ownership and accountability
• Proven ability to navigate and manage diverse stakeholder groups, including senior leadership
• Excellent communication skills – able to tailor messages to different audiences and drive alignment
• Strong storytelling skills with the ability to deliver clear, structured, and impactful presentations
• Confidence in presenting to senior and cross-functional stakeholders
• Comfort with ambiguity and uncertainty, with the ability to bring clarity where needed
• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to create structure and governance where it’s missing, while remaining flexible and pragmatic

Nice to have:

• PMP, MSP, PMI-ACP, CSM or equivalent certifications
• Experience with Lean / Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies

Our promise to you  
Lundbeck offers an inspiring workplace and innovative culture, where our curiosity, accountability and adaptability enable us to transform lives. We want to go faster and further on addressing the big unmet needs of people living with brain disorders. We offer rewarding careers with a mix of exciting tasks and development opportunities that are balanced with initiatives focused on your well-being.

Highlights of selected benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements (flexible weekly and daily schedules)
• Cafeteria program
• Unique recognition system
• Holiday bonus for when you’re out of the office
• Comfortable and modern office with top-notch equipment and well-equipped relax rooms
• Robust integration and event framework
• Private healthcare and life insurance
• Employee capital plans (retirement saving system)

Learn more about life at Lundbeck GBS Krakow

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We need every brain in the game – and that includes all brains and the different perspectives we all bring to the table. At Lundbeck, we embrace the uniqueness of each employee, and we are committed to building a workforce that is as diverse as the people we serve. Read more about our commitment at www.lundbeck.com/global/about-us/our-commitment/diversity-and-inclusion.

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