Role Summary 

The Head of the Project Management Office (PMO) will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of project management within an organization. They will set up the PMO, develop and implement PMO strategies, manage the project portfolio, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered successfully, on time, and within budget. 

Key Activities

1. Governance

• Establish the PMO role and create a Center of Excellence in alignment with Project Management Institute (PMI) guidelines, quality standards and company requirements.
• Seek implementation efficiencies to meet or exceed the financial expectations established at project initiation
• Develop, implement, and govern program management processes, tools, templates, policies and metrics
• Monitor compliance with project policies and standards.

2. Team Leadership

• Coach and mentor project management practitioners and share knowledge of best practices.
• Establish the PMO organization structure, hire and manage project staffing requirements in line with project objectives
• Coordinate project deliverables with Project Managers, Analysts, Market Leads, CXOs, Regional Directors, and support contractors in a direct and indirect reporting structure.
• Set annual performance targets for direct reports and conduct performance reviews.
• Oversee Project Managers for the delivery of projects/programs on time, within scope and on budget.

3. Tracking and Monitoring

• Track and provide project status and audit reports.
• Manage the risk, issue and change resolution process, and work with other leaders to take corrective action as needed.

4. Prioritization

• Provide executive leaders with the information needed to assess and decide which proposals have the highest potential value, impact and strategic alignment.
• Interface with executives to define project priorities, implementation opportunities, challenges and communicate project risks and opportunities.

5. Change Management

• Be an agent for change within the organization, driving forward continuous improvement and working closely with the wider Organisational Change/Transformation team to mobilise and embed functional and cultural change

Key Competencies 

• Budget and Financial Management
• Project Planning and Management
• Change Management
• Adaptability and Problem Solving

Scope of the Role

Position profile : Strong project management experience preferred; consulting and managing transformation projects a plus. International experience desired.

Flexible, adaptable and resourceful when managing changing timelines and multiple deliverables and stakeholders

Position Requirments

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Business Administration, or related field desired
• A minimum of 10 years of project management experience
• Expert‐level knowledge of project and change management, methodologies, techniques, processes (e.g., Project and Portfolio Management Methodology – PPM)
• Proven ability to establish credibility with senior stakeholders, excellent influencing skills to build and maintain relationships and work collaboratively