Head of Project Office

Department: Supply Chain Department

Reports to: Director of Supply Chain Department

Role purpose:

Head of Project Office is a leadership role responsible for establishing and maintaining project management processes throughout the project lifecycle, setting project management quality and performance standards, as well as assessing and managing risks within individual projects and across the project portfolio. The role involves structuring and managing cross-functional projects while continuously monitoring their progress.

The role is also necessary for ensuring the effective management of the Supply Chain project portfolio from setting priorities and planning through to project implementation and assessment of business impact, while ensuring compliance with timelines, budgets, and established quality standards.

Key responsibilities:

Project Portfolio Management

• Develop, prioritize, and coordinate the project portfolio in line with the company’s strategic objectives;

• Manage project interdependencies, priorities, and resource capacity across the portfolio.

Project Team Leadership

• Allocate resources, set objectives, and monitor team performance;

• Develop a unified project management culture and standards.

Project Implementation Control

• Monitor project timelines, resources, budgets, and key milestones;

• Regularly review project status and identify deviations;

• Initiate corrective actions and ensure timely escalation of critical issues.

Risk Management

• Identify, assess, and monitor key project risks;

• Develop and monitor risk mitigation actions.

Project Management Methodology and Standardization

• Develop and implement unified project management standards, processes, and tools;

• Ensure high-quality project documentation and transparent project status reporting.

Business Impact Management

• Monitor achievement of planned KPIs and the financial and operational impact of projects;

• Evaluate the effectiveness of completed initiatives and prepare recommendations for management.

Management Reporting

• Provide a consolidated view of the overall project portfolio status;

• Prepare regular reports covering timelines, risks, resources, budgets, and achieved results.

Qualifications and Experiences:

Education

• University degree in Economics or Business Administration or Logistics or Information Technology;
• Additional education or certification in project management is an advantage.

Professional Experience

• 7+ years of overall professional experience in senior positions;
• 3+ years of experience in projects and program management;
• Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and coordinating a project portfolio;
• Experience leading project teams and cross-functional working groups;
• Experience in Supply Chain or Logistics, or Business Consulting is preferred. Knowledge in FMCG retail business would be an advantage;
• Proven experience delivering projects related to process optimization, productivity improvement, automation, and organizational change;
• Experience managing project resources, budgets, timelines, and risks.

Professional Knowledge and Skills

• Strong knowledge of project management principles and methodologies;
• Experience in developing and prioritizing project portfolios;
• Ability to plan project timelines, resources, and budgets;
• Strong skills in identifying, assessing, and managing project risks;
• Ability to monitor project execution and identify deviations in a timely manner;
• Experience analyzing project performance and assessing financial and operational impact;
• Experience developing and implementing unified project management standards and processes;
• Strong business process optimization and standardization skills;
• Ability to work with analytical data and key performance indicators;
• Understanding of key Supply Chain and Logistics processes is an advantage.

Leadership Competencies

• Strong systematic and strategic thinking;
• Strong results orientation and focus on measurable business impact;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to prioritize and make effective decisions;
• Strong communication and negotiation skills;
• Ability to build effective collaboration across different functions and departments;
• Strong change management skills;
• Ability to develop, motivate, and lead a team;
• High level of ownership and accountability;
• Ability to work effectively in an environment of high uncertainty and multiple parallel priorities.

Additional Requirements

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint;
• Experience with business analytics and data visualization tools;
• Experience working with corporate information systems. SAP system knowledge would be an advantage;
• Knowledge of modern project management approaches and methodologies is an advantage.

Job conditions:

• The opportunity to lead the Supply Chain project portfolio at Uzbekistan’s largest grocery retailer, with a direct impact on operational efficiency and business performance;

• The opportunity to shape project management standards, develop a project team and drive cross-functional initiatives in process optimization, automation and organizational change;

• Direct reporting to the Supply Chain Director and close collaboration with senior leaders across the business;

• Competitive compensation, including a fixed salary and performance-based bonuses;

• A Korzinka Plus loyalty card offering 10% cashback on purchases at Korzinka stores (2% during the first six months);

• A professional team and a dynamic working environment;

• Mentoring and financial assistance programmes;

• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.