Global Head of Project Management Office

About the role

The Global Head of Project Management Office will lead a worldwide PMO and Contract Management function for APM Terminals, driving standardized processes, tools and governance across a diverse project portfolio.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a global team of Project Management Officers, ensuring optimal resource allocation across all projects.
• Own and continuously improve the implementation stage‑gate process, enforcing strict adherence and prioritisation of projects.
• Establish a corporate contract‑management set‑up, providing centralised knowledge, best practices and compliance support.
• Drive adoption of AI‑powered analytics for planning, forecasting, risk identification and portfolio reporting.

Required profile

• Extensive experience managing large‑scale, heavy‑industry projects (>$100 million USD) and contract administration.
• Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to motivate diverse, multicultural teams.
• High discipline, attention to detail and commitment to HSSE, quality and safety standards.

Required skills

• Project management software such as Primavera and PMWeb.
• Familiarity with APM and PMBOK methodologies.
• Knowledge of FIDIC contracts and international contract standards.
• Experience with AI‑enabled project analytics tools.