Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Establish, develop, and maintain the Group PMO framework, governance standards, and project management methodologies.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of strategic and operational projects across multiple subsidiaries.
• Ensure alignment of all projects with Group strategy, priorities, and executive direction.
• Develop and maintain project portfolios, roadmaps, timelines, and performance dashboards.
• Monitor project progress, risks, issues, dependencies, and ensure timely escalation and resolution.
• Standardize project reporting, documentation, and performance tracking across the organization.
• Support business transformation initiatives, including restructuring, digital transformation, and process improvement projects.
• Facilitate cross-functional coordination between departments, business units, and external stakeholders.
• Ensure effective resource allocation and capacity planning across projects.
• Drive continuous improvement in project delivery practices, tools, and governance models.
• Support change management activities to ensure successful adoption of project outcomes.
• Provide regular executive-level reporting and insights to senior leadership and steering committees.
• Ensure compliance with project governance standards and internal control frameworks.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, or related field; PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 10–15 years of experience in project management or PMO leadership roles.
• Strong experience within large and diversified groups of companies operating across multiple industries.
• Proven track record in managing complex, multi-stream projects and enterprise-wide transformation programs.
• Experience working within structured governance environments and supporting organizational transformation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Deep understanding of the Iraqi market and business environment is preferred.