Head of Project Management Office at Afrizan People Intelligence

About the job

• Our client, a prominent organisation within the sports and entertainment sector, is seeking a highly experienced Head of PMO on a fixed-term contract to establish and lead a centralised Project Management Office. This is a high-impact role suited to a seasoned professional who can drive governance, oversee complex portfolios, and ensure the successful delivery of strategic initiatives across the organisation.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement a fit-for-purpose PMO operating model aligned to organisational strategy
• Establish governance frameworks, reporting structures, and decision-making forums
• Define and roll out project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid)
• Manage and prioritise the enterprise-wide project portfolio
• Provide consolidated reporting on project status, risks, financials, and benefits realisation
• Lead strategic programmes including digital transformation, infrastructure, and stakeholder initiatives
• Ensure strong governance, risk management, and compliance across all projects
• Oversee project delivery to ensure timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met
• Support and coach project managers while driving best practices across teams
• Engage with executive leadership and key stakeholders, providing clear visibility on all initiatives
• Oversee financial tracking, forecasting, and business case development
• Build and lead a high-performing PMO team while driving capability development
• Implement and optimise PMO tools and reporting dashboards to enable data-driven decision-making

Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in project and programme management
• At least 5 years in a senior PMO leadership role
• Proven experience establishing or transforming a PMO function
• Experience managing large, complex project portfolios
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and influencing skills
• Deep knowledge of project management methodologies (PMBOK, PRINCE2, Agile)
• Strong financial acumen and experience with budgeting and benefits tracking
• Excellent communication, reporting, and strategic execution skills
• Bachelor’s degree (required)
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification (preferred)
• MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification (advantageous)