Project Management - PMO Manager

Job Purpose: Manage the Group PMO to plan, coordinate and track strategic initiatives and cross-functional projects across the Group, in support of growing the existing businesses profitably and diversifying into adjacent industries. Lead operational excellence, cost optimization and transformation initiatives to improve efficiency and overall business performance.

Key Accountabilities:

• PMO Governance: Set up and maintain the PMO framework for the Group, including project governance, approval process, standard templates and tools. Ensure all strategic projects follow the agreed project management standards and that the roles of project sponsors and project owners are clearly defined.

• Project Portfolio Management: Maintain the list of strategic initiatives and cross-functional projects across the Group, including new business opportunities in adjacent industries. Support the Strategy Head in prioritizing projects and allocating resources, and coordinate the implementation of approved new business, partnership and integration projects.

• Project Tracking & Reporting: Monitor project progress against agreed timelines, budgets and expected results. Prepare regular status reports and dashboards for the Strategy Head and steering committees, highlighting delays, issues and decisions required. Follow up on project benefits after completion.

• Operational Excellence: Review business processes across business units to identify gaps and improvement opportunities. Lead process improvement projects using Lean / Six Sigma tools and support business units in implementing standard processes and best practices.

• Cost Optimization: Work with Finance and business units to identify cost saving opportunities. Agree savings targets with business owners and track actual savings against plan on a regular basis.

• Transformation & Risk Management: Support the planning and implementation of transformation initiatives across the Group, including related change management activities. Monitor project risks and issues, escalate to the Strategy Head where required and coordinate with GIA Dept. on mitigation action plans.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Business Management or Finance. Master Degree is preferred.
• Project management certification (PMP or PRINCE2) is required. Lean Six Sigma certification is an advantage.
• 7 - 10 years of experience within a reputable organisation, out of which at least 4 years in PMO, project management or operational excellence roles.
• Experience in cost optimization and process improvement projects within a multi-business group is preferred.