Head of Executive Office

Company: Insignia Group of Companies
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Location: London
Job Description:

Insignia is seeking a high-calibre transformation leader to evolve its Executive Office into a modern, data-driven Project Management Office (PMO) at Group level.

Today, executive coordination is handled through traditional administrative processes (agenda management, reporting, meeting coordination). This role will redefine that function into a strategic engine—driving execution, accountability, visibility, and cross-functional alignment across the organisation. This is not an administrative role. This is a business-critical leadership position at the intersection of strategy, operations, and delivery.

Key Objectives

  • Transform the existing Executive Office into a Group-wide PMO function
  • Introduce structured project governance, prioritisation, and tracking frameworks
  • Drive execution discipline across all strategic initiatives
  • Enable leadership with real-time visibility and decision-making tools
  • Standardise reporting from descriptive (past-focused) → predictive and performance-driven.

Key Responsibilities

1. PMO Transformation & Setup

  • Design and implement a Group PMO framework (methodology, governance, cadence)
  • Define project lifecycle standards (initiation → delivery → evaluation)
  • Establish prioritisation models aligned with business strategy
  • Replace fragmented tracking with centralised project visibility systems

2. Strategic Execution Management

  • Partner with C-level leadership to translate strategy into actionable programmes
  • Oversee execution of cross-functional and high-impact initiatives
  • Identify bottlenecks, risks, and dependencies early—and resolve them
  • Ensure accountability across business units

3. Reporting & Decision Intelligence

  • Replace static reporting with dynamic dashboards and KPIs
  • Introduce weekly/monthly executive reporting frameworks focused on outcomes
  • Deliver clear insights on:
  • Project performance
  • Resource allocation
  • Strategic progress vs targets

4. Operating Rhythm & Governance

  • Redesign leadership cadence (weekly exec meetings, monthly reviews, quarterly planning)
  • Implement structured agendas tied to decision-making and execution tracking
  • Ensure meetings drive outcomes—not just updates

5. Tools, Systems & Process Optimisation

  • Introduce and manage PM tools (e.g. Asana, Monday.com, Jira, or equivalent)
  • Streamline workflows and eliminate manual / low-value coordination work
  • Digitise and automate reporting wherever possible

6. Cultural Transformation

  • Shift organisation from reactive coordination → proactive execution mindset
  • Embed project management discipline across teams
  • Coach senior stakeholders on best practices in delivery and accountability

7. Candidate Profile

Experience

  • 8–15+ years in:
  • Project / Programme Management
  • PMO leadership
  • Strategy & Operations roles (consulting background is a strong plus)
  • Proven experience building or transforming a PMO at scale
  • Experience in fast-paced, high-touch client environments (luxury, fintech, consulting, or similar preferred)

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong strategic thinking combined with hands-on execution
  • Ability to influence senior stakeholders and C-level executives
  • Excellent structuring and prioritisation capabilities
  • Data-driven mindset with strong analytical skills
  • Exceptional communication and clarity in reporting

Profile Traits

  • Not administrative — operator and builder
  • Structured, disciplined, and outcome-oriented
  • High ownership mentality
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and transformation environments
  • Naturally brings order, clarity, and momentum

Posted: April 16th, 2026