Head of Enterprise

Paul Morgann; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 3,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Paul Morgann is seeking a seasoned Head of Enterprise PMO to establish and mature the organization-wide project governance and advisory capabilities. The role will oversee the full lifecycle of capital projects, from planning to handover, and ensure standardized delivery, governance, and controls across the enterprise.

The ideal candidate will provide independent assessments and advisories to executives, sponsors, and committees, maintaining independence from execution teams while enabling

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Advanced degree or professional certifications in Project Management would be advantageous.
• 15–20 years of experience in project management, enterprise PMO, or governance.

Responsibilities

• Establish, lead, and mature the Enterprise PMO and its governance framework.
• Develop and implement standardized project management policies across the organization.
• Strengthen consistency and accountability in planning and governance of capital projects.
• Provide independent advisory support to executive leadership and sponsors.

Skills

EPMO leadership

Governance framework

Stakeholder management

Project controls

Executive advisory

Project lifecycle

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Advanced degree / certifications advantageous

Job description

Our client, a leading organization in the power and energy sector, is seeking an accomplished Head of Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) to establish, strengthen, and lead its

enterprise-wide project governance and advisory capabilities.

The role will provide strategic oversight and independent advisory support across the full lifecycle

of capital investment projects, from initial engineering and project planning through execution

readiness, commissioning, and final asset handover.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and continuously improving the

organization's project delivery framework, governance standards, and management practices to

enhance planning quality, delivery predictability, risk visibility, and organizational maturity.

This is an independent, advisory leadership position, focused on strengthening project delivery

capabilities rather than directly managing project execution teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish, lead, and continuously mature the Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) and its governance framework.
• Develop and implement standardized project management methodologies, policies, procedures, and delivery guidelines across the organization.
• Strengthen consistency, transparency, and accountability in the planning and governance of capital investment projects.
• Promote the adoption of best practices in project management, portfolio governance, and

2. Project Delivery Standards & Framework Development

• Serve as the custodian of the organization's Project Delivery System, ensuring the continuous development and enhancement of project standards, procedures, templates, and governance requirements.
• Review and refine project delivery frameworks based on industry best practices, lessons learned, and insights from pilot projects.
• Drive standardization of project planning, controls, risk management, reporting, and project
• Ensure governance frameworks remain relevant, practical, and aligned with organizational objectives.

3. Independent Project Assessment & Advisory

• Provide independent assessments of project planning maturity, development readiness, and delivery risks.
• Evaluate the quality and completeness of project plans, schedules, cost estimates, risk registers, and supporting documentation.
• Identify potential gaps, constraints, and risks that may affect project readiness and
• Provide objective recommendations and advisory insights to executive leadership, project sponsors, and relevant approval committees.
• Maintain independence from project execution teams, with delivery accountability and final decision-making authority remaining with designated project owners and executive sponsors.

4. Capital Project Planning & Performance Oversight

• Strengthen organizational capabilities in integrated project planning, cost and schedule management, risk assessment, and performance monitoring.
• Establish appropriate governance checkpoints and project readiness assessment mechanisms throughout the project lifecycle.
• Improve visibility of portfolio performance, project health, emerging risks, and delivery
• Promote early identification of project challenges and proactive management interventions.

5. Organizational Capability & Continuous Improvement

• Drive organizational learning through project reviews, lessons learned, and the adoption of proven industry practices.
• Build internal capabilities in project governance, project controls, risk management, and delivery assurance.
• Facilitate collaboration and coordination across engineering, project management, operations, finance, procurement, and other relevant functions.
• Champion a culture of disciplined planning, informed decision-making, and continuous improvement.

Candidate Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Advanced degree, professional certifications, or postgraduate qualifications in Project Management, Program Management, or related fields would be an advantage.
• At least 15–20 years of relevant professional experience in project management, enterprise PMO, program controls, capital project governance, or infrastructure delivery.
• Significant leadership experience in establishing, developing, or transforming enterprise PMO functions and project governance frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing large-scale, complex capital investment programs, preferably within the power, energy, utilities, infrastructure, industrial, or engineering sectors.
• Strong knowledge of the complete capital project lifecycle, from feasibility and engineering through construction, commissioning, and asset handover.
• Proven expertise in integrated project controls, including cost management, scheduling, risk management, change control, and performance reporting.
• Experience developing and implementing standardized project delivery systems, governance models, methodologies, and operational procedures.
• Exposure to major project delivery models such as EPC, EPCM, Design-Build, Construction Management, or other complex contracting arrangements.
• Experience engaging with C-suite executives, project sponsors, steering committees, and board-level stakeholders.

Core Competencies

• Enterprise PMO Strategy & Transformation
• Capital Project Governance & Delivery Assurance
• Project Planning Maturity & Readiness Assessment
• Executive Advisory & Stakeholder Management
• Organizational Development & Continuous Improvement
• Strategic Leadership & Independent Judgment

The ideal candidate is a seasoned EPMO, Program Controls, or Capital Project Governance

Executive with a proven track record of establishing and maturing governance frameworks for

Candidates with experience managing multi-billion-dollar portfolios, implementing enterprise-wide

project delivery systems, and advising senior leadership on project readiness, governance, and

delivery risks will be highly regarded.

The organization is particularly interested in leaders who can combine strong technical knowledge

of project controls with strategic thinking, organizational influence, and the ability to build

sustainable project governance capabilities.