Head of Programmes & PMO Transformation - Kuwait

NATS; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Dental cover

Generous leave entitlements

Leave purchase option

Wellness support

Learning & development

Job summary

NATS is the UK’s leading air navigation service provider, and is seeking a Deputy Director - Programmes to oversee delivery of technical and business transformation activities. The role requires leadership of cross-functional teams, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget, with a strong focus on governance and strategic alignment.

Based in Kuwait, you will establish a PMO, drive planning, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement, and partner with senior leadership to

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading and delivering large-scale technical and business transformation programs.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in project management, with a strong track record of managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
• Middle East delivery experience (preferable).

Responsibilities

• Establishment of a new Project Management Office (PMO), with accountability for implementing all associated processes, systems and tools.
• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of technical and business transformation programmes, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Oversee the development and implementation of project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Manage cross-functional teams, providing direction, support, and coaching to ensure high performance and successful project outcomes.
• Monitor programme progress and performance, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies to address potential issues.
• Ensure effective communication and stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle, including regular status updates and reporting.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to define programme goals, priorities, and success metrics, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy.
• Optimize processes and methodologies to improve efficiency, quality, and delivery of transformation initiatives.
• Manage programme budgets, ensuring financial accountability and adherence to approved funding.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, encouraging teams to identify and implement best practices.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and organizational policies throughout the programme's execution.
• Evaluate the impact of transformation activities, providing insights and recommendations for future initiatives.

Skills

Programme leadership

Cross-functional teams

Change management

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Arabic speaker

Education

University degree

Tools

MS Project

MS Excel

Job description

NATS is the UK’s leading air navigation service provider, and is seeking a Deputy Director - Programmes to oversee delivery of technical and business transformation activities. The role requires leadership of cross-functional teams, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget, with a strong focus on governance and strategic alignment.

Based in Kuwait, you will establish a PMO, drive planning, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement, and partner with senior leadership to