Programme Manager – CEO Office

About the role

The Programme Manager supports the Chief of Staff in turning strategic intent into operational reality across the organisation. Working closely with the CEO Office, you will ensure governance forums run smoothly, track key projects and synthesize intelligence for senior decision‑making.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and service all CoS‑led governance forums, including operating reviews and strategic alignment sessions; manage agendas, pre‑reads, minutes and action tracking.
• Maintain the operating calendar, align recurring touchpoints with Country CEOs and Group SLT members, and flag upcoming decision points.
• Own the Key Strategic Projects Register, monitor progress, escalations, risks and inter‑dependencies, and provide decision‑ready updates.
• Transform raw inputs from country teams and functional heads into executive briefings, board reports and strategic summaries.
• Coordinate with Country CEOs, C‑suite offices and EA/PA networks on diary management, travel and meeting logistics to keep the CoS fully briefed.
• Maintain all CEO Office tools, registers, trackers and operating artefacts, continuously improving templates and knowledge‑management processes.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in programme management or a related discipline.
• At least 6 years of experience in programme management, office coordination or governance within a complex, multi‑country environment.
• Prior exposure to a CEO Office or equivalent senior office is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with governance frameworks, board reporting and cross‑functional project management.

Required skills