Transformation Assurance Manager

Power International Holding is seeking an experienced Transformation Assurance Manager to strengthen oversight of group-wide transformation initiatives, ensuring milestones are supported by evidence, business readiness is assessed effectively, and expected benefits remain on track.This is an assurance-focused role, not a delivery role. You will independently assess the progress and readiness of assigned initiatives, identify risks early, challenge reported status where necessary, and provide clear, evidence-based insights to senior leadership. You will typically oversee four to five transformation initiatives within a group-wide programme.Key ResponsibilitiesValidate milestones and deliverables against supporting evidence, ensuring reported progress reflects actual achievement.Monitor dependencies across transformation initiatives and identify risks that could affect programme outcomes.Assess business readiness across people, processes, systems, and data.Track expected benefits, identify deviations from planned outcomes, and escalate concerns early.Challenge initiative owners and programme leads constructively, using evidence to support findings and recommendations.Prepare assurance reports and management packs, contribute to transformation forums, and maintain consistent, governed status reporting.Use dashboards and governed data to monitor progress, identify emerging risks, and support informed decision-making.Apply AI-assisted tools to strengthen evidence tracking, analyse issues, and improve the efficiency and accuracy of assurance activities.Requirements10+ years of experience in programme management, PMO, transformation, or assurance, with direct responsibility for delivering or assuring complex change initiatives.Strong understanding of stage-gate reviews, milestone tracking, benefits realisation, and business readiness assessments.Working knowledge of change management, PMO practices, and business adoption.Proven ability to assess transformation progress independently, identify gaps, and challenge reported status with supporting evidence.Experience explaining a transformation initiative personally delivered or assured, including the challenges raised and the resulting improvements or decisions.Strong analytical, reporting, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to maintain constructive relationships while addressing difficult issues.Comfortable working with dashboards, governed data, and technical teams to support AI-enabled assurance processes.Experience in construction, real estate, infrastructure, or multi-entity organisations is preferred. Gulf or wider MENA experience is an advantage.AI Fluency – EssentialDemonstrated, practical use of AI as a core working tool is mandatory. Candidates must provide specific examples from their own professional experience, such as using AI to:Verify reported progress against supporting documents and identify milestones marked complete without sufficient evidence.Identify emerging risks or signs of business readiness issues through the analysis of project information and communications.Prepare and review assurance reports, with every finding verified against the original source.