Head of Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO)

Head of Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO)

Director Level – Reporting to CEO / Executive Office

Company: FutureTEC

Location: Kuwait / Jordan / Bahrain

Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview

FutureTEC is seeking a Head of Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) to lead and govern the company’s project, program, and strategic initiative portfolio at an enterprise level .

The EPMO is an independent governance function reporting directly to the CEO / Executive Office. Its mandate extends beyond delivery to include prioritization, standardization, visibility, performance tracking, and executive escalation across all divisions and countries.

This role is ideal for a senior PMO leader with executive presence , capable of challenging priorities, enforcing discipline, and driving organizational clarity.

Key Responsibilities

EPMO Leadership & Governance

• Establish and lead the Enterprise PMO (EPMO) framework across the organization.
• Define and enforce project, program, and portfolio management standards.
• Own the enterprise project intake, prioritization, and approval process .
• Ensure alignment between strategic initiatives, operational capacity, and business objectives.

Portfolio Oversight & Executive Reporting

• Maintain full visibility of all strategic, internal, and cross-functional initiatives.
• Track progress, dependencies, risks, and resource utilization at portfolio level.
• Produce executive dashboards and reports for the CEO and leadership team.
• Escalate issues, conflicts, and deviations with clear recommendations.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with Division Heads, Department Heads, and Country Managers.
• Act as a neutral authority to resolve priority conflicts and sequencing challenges.
• Ensure accountability for timelines, deliverables, and outcomes across functions.

Standards, Tools & Process

• Define project management methodologies, templates, and governance workflows.
• Standardize reporting, documentation, and status tracking.
• Oversee or recommend PM tools and ensure consistent adoption.
• Continuously improve project governance maturity across the organization.

Strategic & Transformation Initiatives

• Oversee execution of CEO-led strategic initiatives and transformation programs.
• Ensure disciplined execution of enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Support organizational change by enforcing clarity and execution rigor.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in PMO, project, or program management roles.
• Proven experience leading an enterprise or centralized PMO .
• Strong exposure to executive-level governance and reporting .
• Experience working in multi-country or regional organizations .
• Professional certifications (PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2, MSP, SAFe, etc.) are a strong advantage.

Key Skills & Attributes

• Executive presence and strong stakeholder management
• Ability to challenge, influence, and escalate constructively
• Structured, analytical, and outcome-driven mindset
• Strong communication and executive reporting skills
• High integrity, independence, and objectivity
• Comfortable operating with authority across divisions

Why Join FutureTEC

• Direct reporting line to the CEO / Executive Office
• Enterprise-wide mandate with real authority
• Opportunity to shape governance and execution at scale
• High visibility role with strategic impact across the organization
• Long-term leadership growth opportunity