Head of Project Management Office (PMO)

About the role

Sodexo is looking for an experienced Head of Project Management Office (PMO) to lead and improve project coordination, controls, reporting and administration across a diverse portfolio of construction projects, from high-volume maintenance works to major capital projects worth $200M+. Reporting to the Project Director, the role supports Project Directors, Program Managers, Project Managers, Supervisors and site-based stakeholders through every stage of the project lifecycle, and leads a small team of Project Administrators and HSE Administrators.

Key responsibilities

• Champion a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with HSE, governance and project requirements.
• Lead and develop a team of Project and HSE Administrators.
• Establish and maintain project reporting frameworks, dashboards and performance metrics.
• Coordinate project controls: planning, scheduling, cost tracking, forecasting, risks, variations and milestones.
• Support resource planning and utilisation across multiple concurrent projects.
• Drive continuous improvement of project systems, processes, governance and reporting.
• Maintain standardised project management tools, templates and workflows.
• Support contractor onboarding, procurement and project documentation compliance.
• Facilitate training, coaching and capability development in project management systems.
• Monitor portfolio performance and give insights to support strategic decisions.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years' experience in project management, project administration, project controls, PMO or a similar role.
• Experience in construction, engineering, infrastructure, facilities management or related project-based environments.
• Demonstrated success improving project management systems, processes and governance frameworks.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and coaching, mentoring and team development experience.
• Relevant qualification in Project Management, Business Administration, Construction Management or a related discipline desirable; equivalent experience also considered.

Required skills

• Project controls, scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, risk management and reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Office, especially Excel and reporting tools.
• Project management platforms such as MS Project, Dynamics 365 or similar.

What we offer

• Competitive pay and job security in an essential services industry.
• Access to 100+ retail discounts and salary packaging options.
• Training and career progression opportunities within Sodexo.