3 Agility jobs in Kuwait

The SPMO Manager is the Group’s central steward of strategy-execution. Reporting to the DCEO / Chief Strategy & Information Officer, the role converts the Group’s long-term vision into a prioritized, funded, and well-governed project portfolio; enforces a group-wide project-management framework; tracks benefits realization and performance KPIs; and provides timely, insight-driven recommendations that keep executives, departments, and country teams on course. By leading a multidisciplinary SPMO team and collaborating closely with Finance, Information Capital, Operations, and other divisions, the SPMO Manager ensures every initiative—digital-transformation, brand roll- out, process excellence, or cost-optimization—lands on time, on budget, and with measurable business impact across all six GCC markets. Key Responsibilities Strategic Planning and Alignment • Partner with CSIO and Executive leadership to translate long-term vision into an executable road-map, cascading OKRs/KPIs and maintaining a single source of truth for targets. • Facilitate annual and mid-year strategy cycles, leading environmental scans (PESTLE, competitor, trend), executive workshops, and update the strategic roadmap and plans accordingly. • Chair quarterly strategy review meetings with executives, consolidating progress reports, highlighting variances, and recommending corrective actions. Enterprise Project Portfolio Management & Benefits Realization • Maintain the Group-wide project-management framework (stage-gates, templates, governance standards) in alignment with PMI/Agile best practice. • Run portfolio-prioritization workshops, score initiatives on effort, impact, risk, and strategic fit, and present funding recommendations to the Executive Committee. • Oversee the master schedule, resource-capacity plan, and alignment to baseline budgets for all transformation and growth projects. • Monitor project-portfolio CAPEX/OPEX in partnership with FP&A, tracking spend versus approved budgets, flagging forecast variances early, and providing actionable insights to the CSIO and Finance leadership for timely corrective decisions. • Maintain value registers for each initiative; compare planned vs. realized revenue uplift, cost optimization, and NPV, ensuring benefit-realization reviews are completed Performance Management & Business Insights • Oversee Balanced-Scorecard and OKR execution across the Group, validating KPI data integrity and alignment with strategic targets. • Lead the monthly Senior Management Review (SMR) meeting by presenting consolidated Group performance dashboards, spotlighting variances and strategic risks, and securing clear corrective-action owners, deadlines, follow-up checkpoints, and log actions in the portfolio register. Page 2 of 3 Human Capital Last Revised: 25th May 2025 • Direct the Strategy & Performance Management team to deliver automated Power BI dashboards and concise executive packs, and reconcile project benefits with Finance and Operations. Governance, Risk and Change Management • Enforce project- and business-governance standards, maintain the strategic-risk register, lead quarterly portfolio-risk workshops, and embed mitigation plans in project charters. • Monitor compliance with Delegation of Authority, audit actions, and regulatory requirements across all projects. • Integrate Prosci/ADKAR change-management plans into every program (developed by project teams, approved by SPMO), track user-adoption KPIs, and feed lessons learned to the PM framework. Operational Excellence and Process Governance • Guide the Process Specialist and relevant stakeholders in mapping, optimizing, and documenting key cross-functional processes; apply Lean/Six-Sigma techniques to minimize waste, improve cycle time, and strengthen controls. • Ensure version-controlled policies, procedures, and authority matrices are integrated with the Quality Management System and embedded in ERP workflows. Cross-Functional Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement • Act as liaison between executives and senior management to align priorities, resolve resource conflicts, and sustain clear communication. • Engage with key stakeholders, including executives and project leaders, to understand project needs, gather feedback, and secure buy-in for major initiatives. • Coordinate ERP, data-warehouse, analytics, and other technology initiatives with the Information Capital team, synchronizing milestones, resources, and budgets. Team Leadership and Capability Building • Prepare and control the SPMO Department budget; negotiate and manage contracts and statements of work with related vendors and consultants. • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team within the SPMO, building capabilities in project management, strategic planning, and performance management. • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, providing professional- development pathways that empower team members. Skills • PMO & Transformation Leadership: Minimum 10–15 years in enterprise PMO, strategy-execution, or transformation roles, including 3+ years heading a departmental or Company PMO. Proven delivery of high-value, cross-functional program in hospitality, F&B, retail, consumer services, or similarly complex, consumer-focused multi-unit organizations. • Strategic Planning and Execution: Hands-on experience leading annual strategy cycles, PESTLE/Competitive scans, and KPI/OKRs cascades. • Benefits, Budget & Performance Oversight – Demonstrated ability to manage portfolio CAPEX/OPEX tracking, benefits realization (revenue uplift, cost optimization, NPV), and executive-level performance reporting. • Governance, Risk & Change Management: Proven success embedding governance frameworks, maintaining strategic-risk registers, and integrating Prosci/ADKAR (or equivalent) change-management plans into programs. • Regional Exposure: Experience steering initiatives across multiple countries— ideally within the GCC—navigating diverse regulatory, cultural, and labor contexts. Qualifications & Certifications • Education: Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Engineering, IT, or related field (MBA, MSc Project Management or equivalent preferred). • Project & Portfolio Credentials: PMP and/or PgMP (required); PRINCE2 Practitioner, PfMP, or MoP (portfolio management) desirable. • Agile / Lean: Certified Scrum Master, SAFe, or Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt advantageous. • Change & Performance – Prosci/ADKAR, Balanced-Scorecard Professional, or similar certificates valued. Personal Skill • Strategic and Analytical Thinking: Ability to think strategically, apply data-driven analysis, and translate complex data into actionable business insights. • Leadership and Team Development: Strong leadership skills to mentor and guide team members, fostering collaboration and professional growth. • Financial & Commercial Acumen: Understands business-case economics, CAPEX/OPEX control, and vendor/SOW negotiation. • Influencing & Stakeholder Management: Communicates with credibility at Board/C-suite level and brokers alignment across divisions and countries. • Adaptable and Collaborative: Flexible and capable of thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with strong interpersonal skills to work effectively across departments. • Governance Discipline: Upholds risk, compliance, and delegation-of-authority standards with rigor and diplomacy. • Organizational and Time-Management Skills: Exceptional ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and oversee multiple projects simultaneously. • Digital Fluency: proficient in Power BI, Advanced Excel, MS Project/Project for the Web, and PPM dashboards.

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Skills Required: Leadership Project Management Agile Methodologies Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Java C# Database Management VBScript ITIL Certified Coding Standards Team Collaboration .NET Cloud Computing DevOps Microservices Architecture API Development Jest Enzyme Job Summary: To lead a development unit that includes enterprise and custom development. This role involves managing and mentoring a team of developers, setting goals and objectives, ensuring best practices, and overseeing the design, development, maintenance, and upgrading of our existing custom applications and Enterprise systems. The role also requires expertise in both front-end and back-end development, proficiency in multiple programming languages, frameworks, and technologies, and experience with integrations across various systems. Job duties include but are not limited to: Leading a development unit that includes enterprise and custom development personnel. Setting goals and objectives for the development team and ensuring they are met. Providing mentorship and guidance to junior developers and other team members. Evaluating the performance of team members and providing constructive feedback. Facilitating continuous improvement within the development team and processes following best practices such as ITIL and other international standards. Ensuring the team follows best practices for software development, security, and operations. Maintaining and enhancing KDD Application and Enterprise footprint following best practices. Developing front-end web architecture and designing user interactions on web pages. Building and maintaining back-end server-side applications and databases. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify, prioritize, and execute product features. Writing reusable, testable, and efficient code. Developing and implementing security and data protection measures. Ensuring the scalability and performance of applications. Keeping up to date with emerging trends and technologies in web development. Providing technical guidance and reviewing code to ensure it meets established standards. Creating technical documentation and user documentation. Executing Management directives as required. Complying with Health, Safety and Environment regulations. Required Qualification: Education:

Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent work experience. Work Experience:

5-8 Years Required Professional Skills: Proven ability to lead and manage a team of developers. Strong ability to motivate and inspire team members. Expertise in project management methodologies such as Agile. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Commitment to maintaining high-quality standards in software development. Ability to promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Strong time management skills. Ability to adapt to changing project requirements. Experience with front-end frameworks and back-end frameworks. Familiarity with DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines.

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