Lead PMO, Global Communications Office (60-100%)

Reporting to the Chief Communications Officer, the Lead PMO is focused on driving strategic planning and operational excellence within the communications function, ensuring alignment with broader business priorities through the implementation of the OKR methodology and a data-driven mindset.

It leads the development and optimization of internal processes, meeting structures, and cross-functional collaboration to enable high-impact, efficient execution. A key mission of the role is to explore innovative solutions, including the use of AI, and to benchmark against best-in-class practices to elevate performance.

The role champions upskilling by shaping a comprehensive communications curriculum, fostering continuous learning, and closing capability gaps in collaboration with HR and leadership teams.

Strategic planning and program management:

• Driving the strategic planning process and implementation of OKR methodology (Objectives & Key Results). Tracking progress, including building a measurement process and engendering a data-driven mindset.
• Driving operational excellence introducing and optimising operational processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness within the function.
• Coordinate research and benchmarking activities to move towards class-leading practices.
• Explore optimum use cases for application of AI in the communications function.
• Align with key adjacent functions to ensure strategic planning and alignment (marketing/public affairs/sales).
• Leading meeting cadence/structure of documentation for the function - defining agenda, ensuring time is well spent and objectives are met, including offsites and other regular meetings.

Upskilling for Communications (work in collaboration with HR, marketing and communications leadership team)

• Developing a communications curriculum in line with the Company goals and communications priorities.
• Conduct assessments to identify skill gaps and learning needs within the function.
• Ensure that training materials are accessible and engaging.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development.

• 3–5+ years of experience in PMO, program management, strategy, or consulting. Project management certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile are an advantage.
• Master’s degree in Strategic Communications, Organizational Leadership, Business Administration
• Proven track record managing cross-functional projects and driving strategic initiatives.
• Experience with OKR frameworks or other goal-setting/performance methodologies.
• Exposure to corporate communications, marketing, or public affairs functions.
• Strong background in operational process improvement and organizational effectiveness.
• Experience in learning & development, upskilling programs, or capability building is a plus.
• Comfortable working in a data-driven environment; familiarity with AI use cases is desirable.
• Strong skills in meeting facilitation, stakeholder alignment, and internal communication.
• Certifications in OKRs, change management (e.g., Prosci), or L&D are also valued.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, international, and hybrid work environment.

It’s an exciting time to be part of our team. At the Adecco Group, our purpose – making the future work for everyone – inspires and connects us all. Through our three global business units (GBU) – Adecco, Akkodis and LHH - we deliver expertise in talent and technology, enabling organizations to succeed and people to thrive.

We’re proud to be a global thought-leader and care about doing the best job we can to ensure better futures for everyone. We do this by building our Future@Work strategy as a united team of 40,000+ colleagues with a collective spirit working in over 60 countries globally. We embody our core values: Courage, Collaboration, Customer at the Heart,  Inclusion, and Passion in everything we do.

Growth and Development

You will have the opportunity to grow across a variety of interesting jobs and careers over our extensive portfolio of global brands. We empower our colleagues to work in the smartest, most efficient ways, achieving total balance between their jobs and their lives. We offer world-class resources for upskilling and development, satisfying your curiosity while sharing skills, knowledge, and expertise to grow together. Here, you can be yourself, and we aim to build on the attributes that make you, you.

We believe that having an understanding of the hiring process helps you to prepare, feel, and be, at your best. As a global, multi brand organization with multiple different roles, our application process can vary.

On our career site, you will find some of the key steps you can expect to guide you along the way.

Inclusion

We believe in talent, not labels. We focus on the diverse and unique skills our people bring. Our culture of belonging and purpose ensures everyone can thrive and feel engaged. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to equity, equal opportunity, inclusion, and diversity.

Interview Process

Our interview process includes an initial phone screening, followed by a virtual round of interviews with Hiring Manager, HR team and senior leaders. This process helps us understand your fit within our team and allows you to ask questions about the role and our company. If you are a visionary leader with a passion for learning and development, we invite you to join us in making the future work for everyone.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any additional accommodations or support due to a disability or other special circumstances, please let us know by contacting us. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met throughout the hiring process.

Posting date: 21-05-2025