Project Management Officer

We are seeking a results-driven and detail-oriented Project Management Officer (PMO) to support corporate-wide initiatives and executive priorities. This role will play a critical part in driving strategic projects, ensuring alignment with the CEO's objectives, and providing the structure and governance needed to execute plans effectively.

The ideal candidate brings a blend of project management expertise, strong analytical skills, and strategic business acumen, with a proven ability to coordinate across multiple business units and stakeholders. This role will work closely with the CEO and senior leaders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with the organization's goals.

Project Management & Execution

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of key strategic and operational projects across the organization.
• Define project scopes, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and success criteria in collaboration with executive sponsors.
• Track project progress using standardized methodologies and tools, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

Corporate Planning & Strategy Support

• Assist in the development, communication, and monitoring of the organization's strategic and operational plans.
• Support annual planning cycles, long-range planning, and business performance reviews in coordination with key departments.
• Provide structured support for initiatives aligned with growth, cost efficiency, digital transformation, and process improvement.

Governance & Reporting

• Implement and maintain PMO governance frameworks, ensuring clear accountability, risk management, and decision-making processes.
• Prepare high-level reports, dashboards, and presentations for the CEO and executive leadership team.
• Monitor project KPIs and provide actionable insights to improve performance and delivery.

Cross-functional Coordination

• Serve as the central point of contact between the CEO, business units, and other project stakeholders.
• Facilitate collaboration across departments, resolving conflicts and removing roadblocks to ensure project success.
• Coordinate meetings, working sessions, and steering committees; document key decisions and follow through on actions.

Financial & Analytical Support

• Support feasibility studies and business cases by conducting data analysis, cost-benefit reviews, and risk assessments.
• Help translate complex scenarios and trade-offs into clear, simple financial terms for executive decision-making.

Process Improvement & Best Practices

• Continuously evaluate and improve project management practices across the group.
• Introduce tools, templates, and standards that promote efficiency, consistency, and accountability.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in project management, business analysis, or corporate planning.
• Prior experience working in a logistics, shipping, or transportation company is a strong advantage.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., PMP, Agile, Lean).
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities; detail-oriented with a big-picture mindset.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Smartsheet, or similar).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of engaging with all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and numerical reasoning skills; ability to convert complex data into actionable insights.
• Professional certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is preferred but not required.

• Fast-paced and dynamic business environment.
• Regular collaboration with senior executives and cross-functional teams.
• Occasional travel may be required to support project rollouts or stakeholder meetings.