Project Management - PMO Manager

Job purpose

PMO governance and portfolio

• Set up and maintain the Group PMO framework, including governance, approval processes, standard templates, and tools.
• Ensure projects follow agreed standards and define project sponsor and owner roles clearly.
• Maintain the portfolio of strategic initiatives and cross-functional projects, including opportunities in adjacent industries.
• Support the Strategy Head with project prioritization and resource allocation; coordinate approved new-business, partnership, and integration projects.

Tracking and operational excellence

• Track project progress against timelines, budgets, and expected results; prepare status reports and dashboards for the Strategy Head and steering committees.
• Highlight delays, issues, and decisions required, and follow up on project benefits after completion.
• Review business-unit processes for gaps and improvement opportunities; lead process improvement with Lean or Six Sigma tools.
• Support business units in implementing standard processes and best practices.

Cost, transformation, and risk

• Work with Finance and business units to identify savings, agree targets with business owners, and track actual savings against plans.
• Support transformation planning and implementation, including related change management.
• Monitor project risks and issues, escalate them to the Strategy Head where required, and coordinate mitigation plans with the GIA Department.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Management, or Finance; a master’s degree is preferred.
• PMP or PRINCE2 certification is required; Lean Six Sigma certification is an advantage.
• 7–10 years of experience in a reputable organization, including 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.