Chief EPMO & Enterprise Delivery Leader

Energy Development Corporation; Manila, Hinoba-an; On-site; PHP 3,000,000 - 5,600,000; Full time

Job summary

First Gen is seeking an experienced EPMO Leader to drive enterprise project delivery governance and strategic oversight in a major energy portfolio. You will shape the EPMO operating model, oversee standards, and ensure disciplined planning across capital programs.

The role requires 15+ years in capital projects with PMP or equivalent, EPC exposure, and a strategic mindset to deliver a decarbonized energy future for the Philippines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with project management focus.
• Master’s degree preferred in business administration or project management.
• Minimum 15 years in capital project delivery or PMO leadership; EPC exposure.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the EPMO operating model, scope of services, governance interfaces, and authorities.
• Promote a culture of disciplined planning, safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Provide regular executive reporting on portfolio health, delivery capability, systemic risks, and improvement priorities.
• Serve as executive custodian of the enterprise Project Delivery System (PDS).
• Approve major updates to standards, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and regulatory obligations.
• Standardize terminology, definitions, and requirements across all projects and Business Units.
• Establish enterprise expectations and decision checkpoints for project definition and planning maturity.
• Provide independent readiness assessments for key approvals and identify systemic gaps or emerging risks.
• Define expectations for project planning, scheduling, cost management, and performance monitoring.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and capture lessons learned across project teams and Business Units.
• Develop a scalable EPMO framework and identify capability gaps in processes, tools, and competencies.
• Monitor industry trends to inform enhancements to institutional knowledge repositories.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field/Project Management

Master’s Degree in Business Administration or Project Management

PMP or equivalent professional certification

Job description

First Gen is seeking an experienced EPMO Leader to drive enterprise project delivery governance and strategic oversight in a major energy portfolio. You will shape the EPMO operating model, oversee standards, and ensure disciplined planning across capital programs.

The role requires 15+ years in capital projects with PMP or equivalent, EPC exposure, and a strategic mindset to deliver a decarbonized energy future for the Philippines.