Job Description

Who we are:


GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties and logistics sectors. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years, GMG is a valued partner of choice for the world's most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include notable home-grown brands such as Sun & Sand Sports, Dropkick, Supercare Pharmacy, Farm Fresh, Klassic, and international brands like Nike, Columbia, Converse, Timberland, Vans, Mama Sita's, and McCain.


Role Summary:

We are seeking a seasoned Project Manager with a strong track record in business relationship management, problem analysis, and enterprise PMO governance, who has successfully delivered SAP-based transformation programs. The ideal candidate will act as a trusted partner to business stakeholders, translate business challenges into structured delivery plans, and ensure disciplined execution across domains. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, hands-on delivery leadership, and stakeholder influence, operating across cross-functional teams, system integrators, and senior leadership.


Responsibilities:


Business Partnership & Trust

Acts as a trusted advisor with strong understanding of business processes and priorities Anticipates stakeholder concerns and addresses them proactively

Problem Definition & Outcome Focus

Clearly identifies core business problems and aligns scope to defined outcomes and KPIs Ensures delivery focuses on measurable business value

PMO Discipline & Predictable Delivery

Establishes strong PMO governance, planning, and reporting Manages dependencies and risks to ensure predictable outcomes

SAP Domain & Integration Understanding

Leverages SAP domain knowledge to guide decisions and trade-off; and anticipates cross-module and integration impacts early

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

Drives accountability across internal teams and vendors while maintaining alignment on scope, commitments, and expectation

Risk Management & Escalations

Identifies and assesses risks early; escalates with clear options and impact-based recommendations

Executive Communication

Delivers concise, fact-based updates to leadership Enables timely and effective decision-making

Change Management & Adoption

Ensures business readiness and ownership post go-live Measures success through adoption and operational stability.

People Management:


The incumbent holds no direct supervisory responsibilities but is expected to engage effectively within their function and collaboratively across cross-functional teams. This role contributes meaningfully, whether through operational contributions and/or by offering specialized expertise, guidance, and support, to ensure alignment with either functional and/or strategic organizational goals and objectives.


Functional / Technical Competencies:

Proven expertise in project and program management Strong expertise in operating in both Waterfall and hybrid / Agile delivery models, based on scope clarity and program maturity Proficiency in JIRA and Confluence for agile project management and documentation Strong financial acumen, including budget management and business case tracking Clear, confident communication with executives and delivery teams alike Problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities to manage blockers and team dynamics effectively. Strong organizational skills to handle multiple projects and priorities.

Experience:

8+ years of experience in Project / Program Management, preferably within enterprise transformation or ERP programs Hands-on experience delivering SAP implementation, rollout, or optimization projects * Experience working with global stakeholders, system integrators, and third-party vendors