Strategic Project Manager – Office of the Chief of Staff

About the Role

Our client is a major company controlled by an international private equity firm.

We are looking for a Strategic Project Manager to join the Office of the Chief of Staff , a high-impact team at the heart of the organization’s strategic execution. This is not a traditional PMO role: we are seeking a project leader who combines hands-on project management skills with strategic thinking and business acumen , to actively drive and support initiatives that are critical to our growth and transformation.

The role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, executive-facing environment, and who can translate complex strategic priorities into actionable and measurable plans. You will work side-by-side with the Chief of Staff, supporting executive decision-making, enabling operational excellence, and ensuring alignment between strategy and execution.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Project Management

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional strategic projects, from planning to delivery, ensuring they meet defined objectives, timelines, and budgets.
• Develop structured project frameworks, timelines, and tracking tools to support initiative execution across departments.
• Anticipate roadblocks and proactively drive resolution of issues that may impact delivery.

2. Strategy Deployment & Execution Support

• Translate high-level strategic priorities into implementation roadmaps, aligning key stakeholders around clear outcomes and milestones.
• Support the Chief of Staff in cascading strategic initiatives across the organization and tracking progress on execution.

3. Executive Decision Support

• Prepare high-quality executive deliverables, including dashboards, strategic updates, presentations, and briefing materials for senior leadership and board meetings.
• Provide data-driven insights to support prioritization, resource allocation, and performance evaluation.

4. Operational Alignment & Coordination

• Facilitate coordination between departments to ensure consistency and coherence across projects and initiatives.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of internal processes, tools, and decision-making frameworks used by the Office of the Chief of Staff.

Profile & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, or related field; MBA or Master’s in Strategy/Project Management highly preferred.
• 5–7 years of experience in project management or strategy implementation roles, ideally with a background in consulting or in-house corporate strategy/Chief of Staff teams.
• Strong foundation in project management methodologies (PMP, Agile, Scrum, etc. certifications are a plus).
• Proven experience in managing cross-functional initiatives with executive visibility.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to synthesize complexity, navigate ambiguity, and influence senior stakeholders.
• Fluency in Business English; international exposure is an advantage.

What We Offer

• A strategic and visible role working closely with the company’s leadership team.
• Exposure to high-impact projects that shape the direction of the business.
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment with strong opportunities for growth.

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