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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