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Department: Project Management Office (PMO)

FLSA Status:Exempt

Pininfarina of America is seeking a PMO (Project Management Office) Manager who will oversee organizational project management activities with the goal of optimizing efficiency, increasing visibility, and standardizing execution to ensure project success across the organization. The PMO aligns the project portfolio with business strategy and objectives while establishing standardized project management processes, methodologies, and tools.

The PMO Manager oversees project management at the organizational level and works closely with respective vertical project managers, who focus on executing individual projects. Additionally, they perform enterprise-wide resource capacity planning and allocation across multiple projects.

In this role, the PMO Manager also supervises and manages subcontractor selection and agreements, including coordinating invoicing, payments, cost assessments, and financial recording in collaboration with the finance and administration department.

A global icon of Italian style, Pininfarina is recognized for its unparalleled ability to create timeless beauty through its values of elegance, purity, and innovation. Listed on the Borsa Italiana Stock Exchange since 1986, Pininfarina has offices in Italy, Germany, China, and the United States, with a prestigious design portfolio that includes transportation, industrial design, architecture, interiors, nautical, and automotive design.

Each of Pininfarina's projects, which span multidisciplinary collaborations with luxury goods companies such as Ferrari, Maserati, Alfa Romeo, Princess, and Oceanco to multi-family residential work with Cyrela and Excem Real Estate and architectural projects such as the Istanbul Airport Control Tower and the Juventus Stadium, is rooted in the goal of humanizing innovation and technology, creating designs that are both aesthetically powerful and boundary-pushing. This human-centered ethos reflects the core Pininfarina values with an approach to design that has been refined over the last 90 years and marries the best of each vertical to produce a wholly unique result every time.

Pininfarina was named a top player in the 2020 Branded Residences World Research market report by Savills and has been recognized on the global stage by programs such as the International Architecture Awards, the Red Dot Design Award, the If Design Award, and 5th in a ranking of the Top 100 Architecture and Design Companies operating in Italy.

• Develops project management frameworks, methodologies, and processes.
• Supervises the creation and maintenance of project documentation, archives, and databases.
• Monitors project risks and performance using dashboards and metrics.
• Generates project status reports for leadership and stakeholders.
• Works closely with Financial Analysts to produce financial reporting for projects/programs and performs analyses to support forecasts, budgets, and operational improvements.
• Ensures adherence to scope, schedule, and cost baselines.
• Analyzes the project portfolio and resource capacity planning (workload).
• Drives continuous improvements in project, program, and portfolio delivery.
• Leads the adoption of new methodologies, tools, and processes, facilitating change management and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Promotes organization-wide adoption of project management standards and best practices.
• On a project-by-project basis, liaises with the commercial team and supports the preparation of commercial proposals.
• Acts as a liaison between the company, customers, and vendors.
• Works closely with the administration and finance department for scheduling invoicing, obtaining payments, and managing administrative matters related to clients and project vendors.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.
• Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in project management, PMO functions, or related roles, preferably in a corporate environment.
• Experience in change management and facilitating the adoption of new project management methodologies and tools.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using Smartsheet and Resource Management software for project tracking and reporting.
• Proficiency in Excel and Power BI for data visualization and reporting.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Experience in financial reporting and resource capacity planning.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Experience with vendor management and contract negotiations.
• Fluent in English. Italian, Spanish, or Portuguese is a plus.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States is required

Pininfarina of America Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace.

Join our Great Place to Work® certified team and be part of a globally recognized brand known for its innovative and boundary-pushing projects. At Pininfarina, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to impactful designs while growing your skills in a collaborative and creative environment.