Head of Project Management

Strategic Leadership and Project Portfolio Management:

• Oversee the planning execution and delivery of all projects within the country ensuring alignment with organizational strategies and local market priorities.

• Manage the country-level project portfolio balancing project priorities resources and timelines to maximize value for the organization.

• Work with country and regional leadership to identify key business opportunities initiate strategic projects and support growth initiatives.

• Ensure that all projects align with the organizations long-term objectives and market-specific needs.

Project Governance and Compliance:

• Enforce governance frameworks to ensure all projects comply with internal policies external regulations and industry best practices.

• Monitor compliance with project management standards ensuring consistency in project methodologies documentation and reporting across the portfolio.

• Ensure adherence to local regulations and legal requirements in project execution.

Project Delivery and Execution:

• Oversee the successful execution of all projects ensuring they are delivered within scope on time and within budget.

• Provide leadership and support to project managers ensuring effective project planning risk management and problem resolution.

• Act as an escalation point for high-priority issues risks and challenges that arise during project delivery.

• Drive accountability and performance across all project teams ensuring the highest standards of quality and efficiency.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including country-level leadership clients partners and vendors.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for senior stakeholders on all project matters providing regular updates on project progress risks and successes.

• Ensure effective communication between project teams and stakeholders fostering transparency and collaboration.

Resource Management and Optimization:

• Manage project resources including personnel budgets and materials ensuring optimal resource allocation across the countrys project portfolio.

• Oversee the recruitment development and retention of project management talent ensuring the team is equipped to meet the organizations needs.

• Monitor project budgets and financial performance ensuring effective cost control and resource utilization.

Risk and Issue Management:

• Identify assess and mitigate risks across the countrys project portfolio ensuring proactive risk management practices are in place.

• Ensure that risks and issues are effectively communicated and escalated to the appropriate stakeholders with timely interventions to address challenges.

• Develop and maintain risk mitigation strategies to ensure project continuity in the face of changing market conditions or unforeseen challenges.

Continuous Improvement and Best Practices:

• Drive continuous improvement within the project management function identifying areas for process enhancements cost savings and operational efficiencies.

• Lead the adoption of project management best practices and ensure the team stays current with industry trends technologies and methodologies.

• Facilitate post-project reviews and lessons learned sessions to improve future project outcomes.

Financial Oversight and Reporting:

• Oversee the financial performance of the project portfolio ensuring that projects remain within approved budgets and deliver expected financial outcomes.

• Provide regular financial and progress reports to country and regional leadership highlighting key achievements risks and financial performance.

• Ensure transparency in project financials and monitor the return on investment (ROI) of major initiatives.

Change Management and Organizational Impact:

• Lead and manage organizational change initiatives that arise from projects ensuring that project outcomes are fully integrated into business operations.

• Work closely with business units and departments to ensure that project deliverables align with country-level operational and strategic goals.

Regulatory and Market-Specific Considerations:

• Ensure that all projects adhere to country-specific regulatory legal and market requirements.

• Stay informed about changes in the local regulatory environment that could impact project execution and delivery.

• Adapt project strategies to reflect local market dynamics customer needs and competitive pressures.