APAC PMO Manager

Reporting to the APAC Leadership Team, this role is responsible for leading the regional PMO function, overseeing a portfolio of strategic and transformational initiatives, and embedding project management excellence across APAC. The APAC PMO Manager will ensure initiatives are prioritised, governed and executed in alignment with regional objectives, global strategy and business priorities.

A critical aspect of this role is enabling timely and flawless execution, one of CooperVision's key commitments to customers, employees and stakeholders. The successful candidate will establish the governance, discipline, accountability and cross-functional alignment required to consistently deliver strategic initiatives on time, within scope and with the highest standards of quality and execution excellence.

The role requires a leader who can operate effectively at both strategic and operational levels, translating business strategy into actionable plans while maintaining close oversight of execution. Acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, the APAC PMO Manager will influence decision-making, facilitate executive alignment, remove organisational barriers and drive accountability across complex, matrixed teams.

This position serves as the PMO lead for key regional governance forums and transformation initiatives, including Fit-for-the-Future programmes, the APAC Commercial Operations Lead Team (COLT), the APAC Compliance Committee and strategic planning processes. The role will also champion continuous improvement, helping the organisation build capabilities, increase agility and accelerate sustainable business growth.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen, with the ability to translate strategy into executable plans.
• Proven ability to lead and influence without direct authority in complex matrix organisations.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Demonstrated capability in portfolio management, program governance and organisational transformation.
• Highly organised, analytical and outcomes-focused, with strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous and evolving business environments.
• Strong commercial mindset with an understanding of key business and operational processes.
• Skilled in balancing strategic priorities with operational execution.
• Culturally agile, with the ability to adapt leadership style across diverse APAC markets.
• Lean Six Sigma, PMO, PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent project management certification preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; additional Asian language capabilities (Chinese, Japanese or Korean) would be advantageous.

Experience
• 8+ years' experience in project management, program management, PMO leadership, management consulting, transformation or related disciplines.
• Proven track record leading large-scale strategic and transformational initiatives delivering measurable business outcomes.
• Experience managing complex project portfolios across multiple countries and functions.
• Demonstrated success influencing senior executives and coordinating matrix teams to achieve common objectives.
• Experience establishing governance frameworks, portfolio prioritisation processes and PMO best practices.
• Strong experience in organisational change management and business transformation.

Education
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Management, Engineering or a related discipline.
• MBA or postgraduate qualification highly regarded.
• PMP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma or equivalent certification desirable.

Work Environment
• Office based role
• Regional and international travel as required