At Outsized, we match clients in financial services and management consulting to high-quality independent consultants and boutique/specialist firms for the execution of their key projects.

Our client, a leading real estate construction firm, is seeking an experienced PMO Lead to drive strategic initiatives, improve operational efficiency, and ensure successful delivery of large-scale projects. The role will require strong expertise in cost management, digital transformation, risk governance, and innovation in construction project execution.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Cost Management & Incentive Programs:

- Lead overhead cost optimization initiatives to reduce operational spending.

- Design and implement employee and project-level incentive schemes aligned with organizational goals and performance.

2. Digital Transformation & Dashboard Reporting:

- Develop and deploy a real-time project dashboard for standardized reporting.

- Achieve at least 50% digitization of project records across systems such as Visilean, Asite, Procol, and SAP within defined timelines.

- Standardize project performance reporting frameworks for senior stakeholders.

3. Risk Strategy & SOP Development:

- Formulate and implement Risk Strategy Plans and Risk Management Plans for all major projects.

- Create comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to streamline functions across departments and divisions.

4. Innovation & Process Improvement:

- Drive adoption of AI-enabled tools and methods to improve productivity, quality, and decision-making.

- Introduce innovative construction methods to reduce cost, time, and energy consumption.

5. Project Execution & Handover:

- Oversee the end-to-end project lifecycle, ensuring timely and high-quality handovers that meet cost and performance benchmarks.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

- Achieve X% reduction in overhead costs annually.

- Successful rollout of live dashboard.

- At least 50% digitization of project records on Visilean, Asite, Procol, and SAP.

- Risk management frameworks implemented across 100% of active projects.

- At least Y AI-driven or innovative methods adopted annually.

- Timely and successful handover of projects within budget.

Candidate Profile:

- 8-15 years of experience in construction project management / PMO roles within large-scale real estate or infrastructure firms.

- Strong background in cost management, digital transformation, and risk governance.

- Proven track record of leading PMOs, managing multi-stakeholder projects, and implementing tech-driven solutions in construction.

- Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and change management skills.

Other Information:

The role is ideally based in Gurgaon/NCR to allow for face-to-face meetings with senior leadership, but other locations could be considered for the right candidate.

[Note: This is a permanent opportunity with the real estate client]