3 Project Management jobs in Kuwait City

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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We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the implementation of Dynamics 365 FinOps projects. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Dynamics 365 or equivalent ERP systems and proven experience in managing end-to-end implementation projects in the finance and operations space. Employment Type:

Permanent Job/Onsite Interview:

MS Teams Experience Level:

5+ years Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage Dynamics 365 FinOps implementation projects. Coordinate between stakeholders, technical teams, and clients to ensure timely delivery. Develop and maintain project plans, manage budgets, and allocate resources effectively. Oversee integration with other systems and modules. Ensure alignment with business goals and compliance with internal processes. Requirements:

5+ years of experience in project management, with a focus on ERP implementations. Strong understanding of Dynamics 365 FinOps or equivalent products. Proven track record of delivering large-scale projects within scope, time, and budget. Preferred Qualifications:

PMP or PRINCE2 certification is preferred.

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