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Job Description
We are seeking a seasoned Program Director & Head of PMO to lead and manage our Project Management Office (PMO) for new hotel construction and refurbishment projects across our portfolio.
This strategic leadership role will be accountable for overseeing end-to-end project lifecycle management, from new builds and property acquisitions to renovations and refurbishments of existing assets.
The ideal candidate will bring technical expertise in project management, drive operational excellence, and align project delivery with our business objectives and growth strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and Manage the PMO: Oversee the establishment, evolution, and management of the PMO, ensuring it supports the strategic goals of the organization.
- Build the Team: Fill the roles required in the organisation chart through hiring of new Staycity staff and external consultants.
- Project Manager Rollout: Develop and implement a strategy for the deployment and management of project managers across various functions.
- PM Gap Analysis: Conduct comprehensive analyses to identify gaps in current project management capabilities.
- Project Delivery: Drive the planning, initiation, execution, monitoring, and closure of all projects.
- Strategic Alignment: Collaborate with senior leadership to align projects with business strategy.
- Process Improvement: Continuously improve project management processes, tools, and methodologies.
- Resource Management: Manage the allocation of resources across projects.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Performance Management: Develop and implement KPIs and performance metrics.
- Risk Management: Identify, assess, and manage risks and issues across all projects.
Qualifications:
- Third Level Qualifications - Engineering or Construction
- Certifications: PMP, PRINCE2, or other relevant project management certifications.
Experience:
- Experience: Minimum of 15 years of experience in project management of construction projects, with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing a PMO or large-scale projects/programs.
Skills:
- Proven track record in developing and implementing PMO strategies.
- Proven track record in Program Management.
- Proven track record in working with and reporting to C-suite level.
- Strategic thinking and ability to adapt to changing business needs.
- Flexibility and agility to respond quickly to challenges.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under pressure.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.