Group Projects & Planning Director 249 views
Job Overview
Reports to: Managing Director
Responsible for providing strategic leadership, governance, and oversight of NAWEC’s technical and corporate planning, capital investment portfolio, and enterprise-wide project management function. Ensures strategic initiatives, infrastructure projects, and development programmes are aligned with corporate objectives, regulatory requirements, and national development goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead development, implementation, and review of Corporate Strategy and Business Plans
- Develop and implement an enterprise-wide Project Management Framework
- Manage the full project portfolio lifecycle — safety, schedule, and budget
- Coordinate long-term capital investment plans and align with funding and strategic priorities
- Develop project governance policies, standards, and stage-gate review processes
- Support preparation of technical specifications, business cases, and funding proposals
- Lead post-project reviews and lessons learned exercises
Qualifications & Experience
- Master’s Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Strategic Management, or related discipline
- PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, APM PMQ, MSP, PgMP, or equivalent — added advantage
- Portfolio Management, Risk Management, or Business Analysis certification — advantage
- Minimum 10 years in project management, strategic planning, or infrastructure development
- At least 5 years in a senior management or executive leadership role
- Demonstrated experience in major infrastructure and capital programme management.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit an application letter and a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) to:
Applications must clearly indicate the position being applied for in the subject line and include copies of relevant academic and professional certificates where applicable.
Detailed Job Descriptions are available on the NAWEC website at www.nawec.gm and on NAWEC’s official social media platforms. Download links are provided for each position above.
Application Deadline: 4th October 2026.
Appointment and Start Date
Successful candidates will be appointed upon completion of the recruitment process and will be expected to assume duty on 1 January 2027.
Late or incomplete applications may not be considered.
