PMO - Expert

Description At Cognyte, you’ll collaborate with expert colleagues around the globe to solve problems most people will never even know exist! You’ll be part of building unique solutions shaped by real investigative methodologies, enabling our customers to identify, investigate, visualize and prevent criminal, terror and security threats worldwide. These solutions are used by law enforcement, national security, and national and military intelligence agencies in almost 100 countries to turn massive, diverse data into clear, actionable intelligence for a safer world. We are looking for a Project Management Officer for our NI Implementation Unit R&D. The Implementation Unit PMO is responsible for ensuring that all software implementation and delivery projects are executed efficiently, meet organizational needs, and are aligned with business goals. The PMO oversees cross-project operations, optimizes resource usage, ensures visibility and governance, and supports managers in successfully driving initiatives to completion. This role will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation and alignment of the unit. The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, and an excellent communicator, supporting the team’s efficiency and success. As a Cognyter, you will Optimize human and technical resource utilization across multiple projects, manage allocations based on priorities and skills, and address capacity gaps and bottlenecks. Ensure implementation projects align with organizational strategy, maintain accurate scope and timelines, and oversee project intake, prioritization, and governance. Manage cross‑project dependencies and team interfaces while providing real‑time visibility into statuses, risks, and escalations. Track KPIs, milestones, budgets, and timelines, driving consistent follow‑up and delivering clear reports to stakeholders. Lead planning activities, strengthen project frameworks, support project leads with best practices, and uphold PMO standards and continuous improvement. Requirements For that mission you’ll need to have: Technical & Professional Skills At least 10 years of the Experience in PMO, project management, or delivery operations in a matrix environment Strong understanding of software implementation lifecycles. Ability to manage complex dependency maps across multiple teams and functions. Excellent analytical and organizational capabilities. Soft Skills Outstanding communication skills, including the ability to present to senior leadership. Interface management: ability to build, maintain, and manage relationships with cross-functional stakeholders and senior management. Strong matrix management experience, influencing without authority. Team player with a proactive, can‑do attitude. Conflict resolution and effective escalation handling. Leadership & Behavioural Competencies Ability to influence without formal authority Proactive, hands‑on, and results‑oriented approach Comfortable working in dynamic, fast‑changing environments High attention to detail combined with strong big‑picture perspective