EPMO Senior Manager

ROLE MAIN PURPOSE

The EPMO Manager is responsible for leading the Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) and ensuring that all projects and initiatives are aligned with the organization’s strategic objectives. The role focuses on portfolio governance, project delivery excellence, and optimizing project management frameworks across the organization.

ACCOUNTABILITIES & ACTIVITIES

• Responsibilities
  - Lead the EPMO to implement project management best practices and frameworks.
  - Oversee project portfolios, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and efficient resource allocation.
  - Provide regular updates on project status, risks, and issues to senior leadership.
  - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and successful project delivery.
  - Lead project planning, budgeting, resource allocation, and scheduling across multiple football-related projects simultaneously.
  - Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement effective mitigation strategies to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
  - Provide leadership and support to project managers and teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  - Serve as a key liaison between stakeholders, including football clubs, federations, sponsors, and internal departments, ensuring clear communication and alignment of project expectations.
  - Conduct regular project reviews and report on project status, milestones, and outcomes to senior management and stakeholders.
  - Drive the adoption of best practices and innovative project management techniques within the football sector to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Project Management, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
- Strong understanding of football operations, including club management, player transfers, competition regulations, and event management.
- Demonstrated experience in establishing and leading a PMO or managing complex projects from inception to completion.
- Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
- Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a track record of driving results.