Head of Project Management Office at HRBP Limited

Purpose of the Role

• This role combines strategic project oversight with high-level executive support. The individual will be responsible for leading the Group's Project Management Office (PMO) and simultaneously serve as a trusted adviser and executive assistant to the Chairman.
• The role requires a dynamic leader who can manage complex projects, coordinate multi-sector operations, provide strategic advisory, and ensure seamless execution of the Chairman’s vision across the Group.

Key Responsibilities
PMO Leadership:

• Establish and manage a central PMO for the Group, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy.
• Oversee planning, execution, and monitoring of strategic projects across all subsidiaries.
• Develop and implement project governance, templates, processes, and best practices.
• Monitor key project metrics (budget, timeline, quality) and provide regular reports to executive management.
• Identify risks and propose timely mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with heads of departments and subsidiaries to track progress and escalate critical issues.

Executive Advisory & Support to the Chairman:

• Act as the chairman’s right-hand on business matters, providing analysis, briefings, and strategic insights.
• Attend high-level meetings with or on behalf of the chairman and follow up on agreed action items.
• Draft and review business reports, board papers, speeches, investor decks, and correspondence.
• Represent the chairman in engagements as required,internally and externally.
• Ensure the chairman’s agenda, meetings, travel, and communications are well-managed and optimized.
• Serve as a filter and sounding board, providing strategic counsel and confidentiality

Job Relationships:

• Internal: Executive Committee, Group CEOs, Project Managers, Legal, Finance, HR
• External: Investors, Partners, Government Agencies, Vendors, Advisors

Education & Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree (Second Class Upper preferred) in Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, or related discipline.
• MBA or relevant Master’s degree is highly desirable.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile Certification is an advantage

Experience:

• Minimum of 8–12 years ofpost-NYSC experience, with at least 5 years in a senior project management or strategic advisory role.
• Experience working with C-level executives or directly supporting a chairman/CEO is essential.
• Proven experience managing multi-sector projects within a group or holding company structure.
• Exposure to the Nigerianbusiness environment and regulatory frameworks is required.

Key Skills & Competencies:
Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of project management tools, frameworks, and methodologies
• Excellent research, analytical and reporting skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), project management tools (Asana, Trello, MS Project, etc.)
• Ability to interpret financial and operational data

Soft Skills:

• Exceptional organizational and time management abilities
• High emotional intelligence and professionalism
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask under pressure and maintain discretion
• Problem-solving mindset with an eye for details
• Gravitas and presence to represent the Chairman when required

Key Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and execution
• Stakeholder management
• Leadership and team coordination
• Political and cultural sensitivity
• Discretion and trustworthiness
• Adaptability and resilience
• Decision-making and initiative