Manager - PMO - Stratergy & Finance - Noatum Logistics ME

Who we are looking for:

We are seeking a visionary professional to lead strategic growth, cultivate high-value partnerships, and guide the future of our Logistics division in the capacity Manager – PMO strategy & Finance. The ideal candidate will demonstrate dynamic leadership, a keen ability to identify new opportunities, influence key stakeholders, and consistently achieve measurable outcomes. This role presents an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of our organization.

About The Noatum Logistics :

Noatum Logistics, part of AD Ports Group, is a leading company in Supply Chain Management with global coverage positioned in the Top 50 freight forwarders worldwide. Noatum Logistics acts as a global client-centered logistics operator providing integrated value-added solutions for the supply chain of all its clients and is a specialist in international transport, project cargo, logistics and customs. With an innovative character, we offer specific, integrated, complex and added-value responses to our client's supply chain, prioritizing a long-term relationship of trust and confidence to guarantee success. We are present in 33 countries through our team of over 1,680 professionals with great experience in our sector, always putting our motto Excellence in Logistics Services into practice by providing high-quality services to our customers.

Job Purpose:

The PMO Manager is responsible for overseeing financial project management within the corporate finance unit. This role ensures that finance projects are executed effectively, aligned with business objectives, and adhere to governance frameworks. The PMO Manager will establish best practices, monitor project performance, manage risks, and collaborate with key stakeholders to enhance project efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management & Governance:

• Develop and implement project management methodologies, frameworks, and best practices within the finance unit.
• Define and enforce governance structures to ensure financial projects align with corporate strategies.
• Monitor and report on financial project performance, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget.
• Standardize project documentation, reporting, and dashboards for financial initiatives.

Financial Project Oversight & Control:

• Manage multiple financial projects, including budgeting, cost control, and financial reporting initiatives.
• Work closely with finance teams to support process improvements, financial system implementations, and regulatory compliance projects.
• Track project expenditures and ensure adherence to financial controls, risk management policies, and compliance standards.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication:

• Serve as the liaison between finance and executive leadership on financial project matters.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to drive project success and stakeholder alignment.
• Present financial project updates, risks, and KPIs to senior management.

Risk & Compliance Management:

• Identify and mitigate financial project risks through proactive assessment and control mechanisms.
• Ensure all finance projects comply with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Support internal and external audit processes related to finance unit.

Process Improvement & Change Management:

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• Continuously assess and optimize finance projects management processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Lead change management initiatives within the finance unit, ensuring smooth adoption of new processes and systems.
• Train and mentor finance and project management teams on PMO methodologies and best practices.

People Management Responsibilities:

• Provide expertise to project leads with the tasks on strategic projects, ensuring objectives are met and taking leadership of project workstreams or projects as agreed and directed.
• Build and expand professional relationships across teams, departments, and clusters.
• Adopt and promote the project management and collaborative approach in execution of the daily tasks.
• Provide strong and visionary leadership, supervision, and guidance to the team, setting clear expectations and creating a culture of accountability.
• Identify skill gaps and training requirements for the teams to ensure consistent high performance.

Strategic Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement project management framework and long-term PMO strategy.
• Forge strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to foster collaboration and drive mutual growth.
• Ensure that departmental budgets, business strategies, and human resource projects are prepared in accordance with the corporate strategy to ensure the development of an integrated approach.
• Control established KPIs to monitor the effectiveness of strategic initiatives, track progress, and make data-driven adjustments as necessary.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Strategic Management, Engineering or a related field. Master's degree is a plus
• A minimum of 8-10 years of experience in a similar role