Head of Project Management

Job description / Role

As the Head of Project Management operating at the corporate level, you will play a key role in the successful execution of strategic projects utilising best practice methodologies and approaches. You will leverage your experience delivering large scale transformation projects within finance and HR settings to provide expert project management support across multiple initiatives.

Client Details

A well-established private holding company with multiple operations, regarded as one of the most successful and dynamic companies in the Middle East

Description

* Strategically develop and execute project management plans aligning with corporate objectives, including the creation of dashboards and reports for key stakeholders
* Ensure efficient delivery of major projects across the organisation, leading the development of project management documents and overseeing project progress
* Establish and implement a comprehensive risk management framework to identify, assess and mitigate potential project risks
* Maintain proactive communication with stakeholders, keeping them informed of project status and progress while managing change requests at pace
* Manage cross-functional and matrix teams, supporting workforce planning, talent acquisition, coaching for enhanced performance and resolution of conflicts

Job Offer

* Attractive, tax-free salary
* Diverse project portfolio and opportunity to work for a leading, high-profile organisation

Requirements

* A relevant Bachelor's degree such as business administration, finance or HR with relevant professional qualification. A PMP or PRINCE2 certification is highly preferred
* Minimum 10 years' experience in significant portfolio, program, or project management roles within international consulting firms
* Experience organising cross-disciplinary projects, business case development, benefits realisation and change management with demonstrable examples of delivering large scale transformation projects in the finance and HR sectors
* Strong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence and ability to challenge senior leadership as required
* Analytical and critical thinking abilities with exceptional attention to detail

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.