Job Description/Specification:
Qatar Airways Group is seeking an experienced Enterprise Program Management Office (EPMO) Manager to lead and support strategic and operational transformation initiatives across the organization. This role is responsible for overseeing enterprise program governance, portfolio management, project execution, and continuous improvement while collaborating with divisional PMOs, Corporate Development, Transformation, and Process Excellence teams.
This is an exceptional opportunity for senior program management professionals who have extensive experience leading enterprise-wide initiatives within complex multinational organizations.
About This Role
As an EPMO Manager, you will oversee enterprise program delivery, strengthen project governance, ensure consistent adoption of project management methodologies, and drive execution excellence across multiple business functions. You will manage strategic portfolios, monitor program performance, establish governance frameworks, and support organizational transformation through effective stakeholder engagement and continuous process improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Enterprise Program Management
- Lead and oversee strategic and operational programs across assigned business portfolios.
- Manage Enterprise PMO (EPMO) sprint cycles and ensure program delivery aligns with organizational objectives.
- Monitor program progress, milestones, deliverables, and benefits realization.
- Ensure enterprise-wide adoption of EPMO methodologies, governance standards, and project management tools.
- Drive execution excellence across multiple business units.
Governance & Portfolio Management
- Establish and maintain project governance frameworks and compliance standards.
- Ensure program roadmaps include clear milestones, ownership, KPIs, OKRs, and risk management strategies.
- Monitor project health, resource utilization, budgets, and delivery performance.
- Maintain transparency through executive dashboards and leadership reporting.
- Support effective portfolio prioritization and decision-making.
Transformation & Continuous Improvement
- Collaborate with Corporate Development, Transformation, and Process Excellence teams.
- Drive continuous improvement of enterprise program management practices.
- Implement lessons learned and maturity improvements across departmental PMOs.
- Support organizational transformation and strategic change initiatives.
- Promote best practices in program governance and execution.
Stakeholder Management
- Build strong relationships with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Facilitate collaboration between divisional PMOs and corporate teams.
- Present program performance, risks, and recommendations to senior management.
- Influence decision-making through data-driven insights and strategic reporting.
- Mentor and coach PMO teams to strengthen organizational capabilities.
Leadership & Financial Management
- Lead and develop high-performing PMO teams.
- Delegate responsibilities and monitor performance against objectives.
- Support project and program budgeting, financial planning, and resource allocation.
- Ensure risks, dependencies, and financial controls are managed effectively.
- Foster collaboration, accountability, and a culture of continuous improvement.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in enterprise program management, project governance, PMO leadership, or strategic transformation.
- Proven experience leading large-scale enterprise programs and organizational initiatives.
- Strong understanding of project governance frameworks and portfolio management.
- Experience with project budgeting and financial management principles.
- Excellent stakeholder management experience within multinational organizations.
- Outstanding written, verbal, presentation, and executive communication skills.
- Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, coaching, and people management abilities.
Technical Skills
- Enterprise Program Management (EPM)
- Project Portfolio Management (PPM)
- PMO Governance
- Strategic Planning
- Transformation Management
- Change Management
- Project Governance
- Portfolio Management
- Program Delivery
- Risk Management
- Benefits Realization
- KPI & OKR Management
- Executive Reporting
- Financial & Budget Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Process Improvement
- Agile Sprint Planning
- Leadership & Team Development
Why Join Qatar Airways Group?
Qatar Airways Group is one of the world's leading aviation organizations, operating across 12 diverse business divisions with a strong commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and continuous growth. Joining the Enterprise PMO team provides the opportunity to lead high-impact strategic initiatives, collaborate with global leadership, and shape the future of one of the aviation industry's most respected organizations.
Employees benefit from world-class career development, exposure to complex enterprise transformation programs, international collaboration, and the opportunity to contribute to large-scale strategic initiatives within a dynamic global business.