Executive PMO & Strategy Projects Lead

Abyat; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

ABYAT in Kuwait is seeking a Projects Manager to oversee strategic initiatives and coordinate across executive and department teams. You will translate directives into actionable plans, monitor progress, and ensure timely delivery while driving operational efficiency.

The role requires 4–6 years in project management or PMO, a degree in Industrial Engineering, and a mindset for process improvement; PMP/Lean Six Sigma credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in project management, PMO, business operations, strategic initiatives, or process improvement.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional projects involving multiple departments.
• Exposure to executive management or corporate PMO environments is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate strategic and operational projects assigned by the Executive team.
• Translate executive directives into structured action plans with clear deliverables and timelines.
• Follow up with department heads to ensure timely execution of initiatives.
• Track milestones, deliverables, dependencies and overall progress.
• Identify delays, gaps, and risks, escalating issues with corrective actions.
• Develop project dashboards, progress trackers and management reports.
• Analyze workflows and apply Industrial Engineering principles for optimization.

Skills

Project management

PMO

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering Management or MBA

PMP/Lean Six Sigma certification

Job description

ABYAT in Kuwait is seeking a Projects Manager to oversee strategic initiatives and coordinate across executive and department teams. You will translate directives into actionable plans, monitor progress, and ensure timely delivery while driving operational efficiency.

The role requires 4–6 years in project management or PMO, a degree in Industrial Engineering, and a mindset for process improvement; PMP/Lean Six Sigma credentials are preferred.