Head of Projects & Engineering (Retail)

Quezon City Permanent View Job Description
The Head, Project Management, and Engineering acts as the arm of the Chief Executive Officer and is primarily responsible for monitoring the performance delivery and compliance of Operations Group to company standards and to all regulatory and government requirements. The jobholder also works hand in hand with the leaders under Operations Group on the mitigation and control of various risks affecting the operations.
  • Fast growing retail brand
  • Multinational presence

About Our Client

The company is a large organization in the retail sector, with a significant presence in the Philippines. Known for its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, the company maintains a strong reputation in the industry.

Job Description

Operations and Compliance

* Drives the transformation mindset of the departments under Operations Group by facilitating

process analysis, gap assessments and applying continuous process improvement.

* Oversees the performance and output of the Operations Group (BD and Engineering

Departments), acts as adviser in terms of process improvements and operational strategies.

* Ensures that BD and Engineering Departments' projects and programs are aligned with the

company's overall direction.

* Determines how the projects or programs are measured; monitors the result against targets

and ensure that these are aligned with the charter.

* Enables BD and Engineering Department leaders by equipping them with the necessary

project management or process improvement tools or methodologies to ensure operational

efficiency and effectiveness.

* Conducts health checks in terms of the departments' projects or programs completion

including budget and resource management.

* Ensures that operations' processes and procedures are compliant to company standards and

to all regulatory and government requirements; flags any compliance risks to the VP Operations

and CEO and ensure that these are acted upon by the accountable party.

* Builds strong compliance by facilitating the development or updating of the necessary policies

and procedures related to Business Development and Engineering operations.

* Devices mechanism to monitor and track departmental compliance.Operations Risk Assessment and Control

* Facilitates the coordination and collaboration of BD and Engineering departments with other

functional areas and key stakeholders to manage and have an integrated view of operational

risks.

* Provides guidance on the identification and implementation of appropriate risk controls to

prevent future loss or unnecessary operational costs to the company.

* Ensures that risk mitigation plans are acted upon by the concerned unit; tags the appropriate

party responsible and accountable for the risk mitigation (if outside operations).Stakeholder Management

* Drives transparency of the operational processes and risks to ensure that important decisions

and critical responsibilities are carried out by the Operations Group.

* Manage various stakeholders. Identify and implement measures to manage change impact.

* Leads and facilitates the development and implementation of the transition and

communication plans to all stakeholders.

* Provides regular updates and timely report to the CEO in terms of the performance and output

delivery of the Operations Group.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration/management or relevant field.
  • Preferably with Project Management Certification or equivalent exposure or experience in governing operational business projects or programs.
  • Minimum 5 years experience in project management or administration of transformational program leading a cross-functional team.

What's on Offer

  • A vibrant company culture that values teamwork and innovation.
  • Chance to make a real impact in the retail industry.
Contact
Ralph Locsin
Quote job ref
JN-032025-6694248
Phone number
+63 91 7700 6281

Job summary

Function
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
What is your area of specialisation?
Retail
Location
Quezon City
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ralph Locsin
Consultant contact
+63 91 7700 6281
Job Reference
JN-032025-6694248

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