PMO Group leader/PMO Unit leader

Innowise is one of the most experienced Belarusian companies in full-cycle software development, implementation, and support, as well as business analysis, design, testing, and project management. The company was founded in 2007. Over 18+ years, we have successfully delivered more than 1300 projects across various industries for clients from the USA, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, and other countries.

We operate in more than 20 business domains, including solutions based on Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Augmented & Virtual Reality.

Today, Innowise brings together over 2600 employees across offices in Belarus, Poland, Lithuania, Georgia, and Germany. The company continues to grow and welcomes both experienced professionals and young specialists to join our team.

At Innowise, we value our people and understand that success is the result of collective effort. Together, we make the world more convenient and advanced, transforming digital reality and ideas into ready-to-use solutions. Join Innowise and help us make the world a better place!

The Project Management Office (PMO) at Innowise serves as the core operational engine translating company strategy into measurable business results, ensuring impeccable adherence to global benchmarks and our clients' demanding expectations.

Given the current trajectory of accelerated company growth, we are seeking a foundational reinforcement - compiling a team of visionary leaders. As of now PMO has reached up to 50 Project Managers (PM’s) and this figure will keep growing matching the company expansion goals. Therefore we are setting up a team of 5-7 Unit leaders within PMO to focus on establishment of a sophisticated, self-sustaining practice where process optimization, continuous competency elevation, and the cultivation of an iterative development culture become the bedrock for scalable success.

We are forming PMO Units, each led by a Unit Leader, to build a scalable and mature delivery practice and ensure all underlying projects execute flawlessly. Therefore the role of Unit leader seamlessly integrates Strategic Oversight with Competency Development and Team Management within the PMO structure. You will be accountable for the successful execution of projects, unit financial health, and strategic alignment of the assigned project group, concurrently driving the professional development of the Project Managers operating under your stewardship.

Therefore, the function of Unit Leader demands Portfolio Management skills for the strategic oversight, and governance of the Unit's pipeline (projects and initiatives), combined with Program Management accountability for mentoring and scaling the delivery team to achieve complex, long-term business outcomes.

We expect the successful candidate to assume command of the following integrated responsibility blocks:

The Core Job

• Execution Command: Provide senior oversight and direction to PM’s within your Unit. Your job is to ensure all projects hit quality, timing and budget - you need to be technically fluent in Project Management best practices to lead here;

• Team Leadership and Competency Scaling: Take full responsibility for the team's professional growth. You'll be accountable for Performance Reviews and crafting targeted PDPs to boost competence level up in your Unit. This involves direct coaching, motivation, and mentorship for PM’s within your leadership;

• Cross Company Coordination: Systematically manage all the high-level dependencies and interfaces across your Unit and beyond;

• Process Maturation: Champion continuous improvement. You'll partner with PMO leadership to standardize and implement advanced practices across the Unit to make project delivery more predictable and efficient;

• Taking control: Govern the entire pipeline of projects. You must proactively coordinate with executives to ensure your Unit initiatives are aligned with Unit and company strategy, resolving conflicts to keep our focus sharp;

• Financial Command: You bear full operational accountability for the economic and KPI health of the assigned Unit's project portfolio. This includes empowering Project Managers to maintain budget tracking, thereby driving precise Profitability Forecasting across all contractual engagements within the Unit;

• Talent Pipeline: Actively manage the Unit's future by co-piloting recruiting and onboarding new PMs, ensuring we always have the talent capacity to handle scaling demands.

Candidate Profile (What We Expect)

• Experience: 5+ years in IT Delivery, with 2+ years in a Leadership role (on Program/Portfolio level or similar);

• Team leadership: proven expertise in leading, coaching, and scaling high-performing team of 5+ Project/Delivery Managers, including the ability to conduct performance calibration, resolve conflicts, and drive the continuous elevation of professional competencies;

• Team and delivery scaling: Proven success in leading, scaling, and developing a team of PMs, demonstrating mastery in tactical and strategic Resource Allocation;

• Economic Foresight: Confirmed mastery of Unit economic viability and delivery profitability, ability to drive accurate financial forecasting and actively govern project portfolios to maximize margins and achieve targets.Experience of independent P&L management and financial forecasting is an advantage;

• Presence: Exceptional communication, positioning and presentation skills, optimized for high-stakes client engagement and executive reporting;

• Certifications: PgMP, PMP, SAFe or verified equivalents is an advantage;

• Languages: English (C1-2), fluency in other languages (German, French, Spanish, Italian, etc) is an advantage.

We offer:

Learning and Development:

• A wide range of diverse projects in industries such as FinTech, Medicine, Entertainment, eCommerce, Gaming, Artificial Intelligence, and more;
• A broad technology stack with the opportunity to switch between technologies;
• Individual growth plans and regular reviews of conditions (project roles, salary level);
• Preparation for interviews with international clients in English.

Work Environment:

• On-site work format;
• Spacious and comfortable workstations;
• Detailed onboarding: introduction to the team, processes, and policies, office tour, welcome card;
• Cozy kitchens, game rooms, coworking spaces, and lounge areas.

Additional Perks:

• Voluntary health insurance;
• Discounts from partner companies (from pizzerias and bookstores to electronics stores).

If you’re looking for real opportunities to grow professionally and take control of your career — we’ll be happy to welcome you to our friendly team!

The creation of the workplace is planned for the longer term