Matthew Schofield
Chief Operating Officer (COO) Programme Management
The move
MoveSurbana Jurong Group → SJ Group
TitleGlobal Director Controls → Chief Operating Officer (COO) Progamme Management
LocationSaudi Arabia → United Arab Emirates
Career arcRecent arrival
Cross-border moveYes · Saudi Arabia → United Arab Emirates
Years in UAE2.1
Total experience34.6 years
SJ Group headcount10,001+ employees
SJ Group industryProfessional Services
SJ Group HQSingapore
SJ Group typePrivately Held
Career arc
- Chief Operating Officer (COO) Progamme ManagementMay 2026 — Present
SJ Group· Full-time - Global Director ControlsApr 2024 — May 2026
Surbana Jurong Group· Saudi Arabia· Full-time - Global Director PMOApr 2024 — May 2026Surbana Jurong Group· Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
- Kai Tak Sports Park - DPD Planning & Project ControlsFeb 2019 — Dec 2024
Veritas Project Management· Hong Kong
- Managing DirectorJan 2019 — Present
- Regional DirectorFeb 2015 — Dec 2018
Quantum Global Solutions· Qatar, USA & Hong Kong
- Senior Claims Planning ManagerJan 2014 — Dec 2014
Faithful+Gould· Saudi Arabia
- Planning & Risk ManagerMay 2010 — Dec 2013
Aurizon· Australia
- Project ManagerFeb 2009 — Apr 2010
Global Mining Services· Australia
- Senior ConsultantMar 2007 — Jan 2009
LogiKal· Australia
- Police OfficerMar 1991 — Feb 2007RRoyal Air Force & Metropolitan Police· United Kingdom
Education
- University of RoehamptonMaster's degree · Business Administration2014 — 2017
Languages
- English
Top skills
Customer ServiceProject PlanningStrategic PlanningLeadershipMicrosoft OfficeManagement
About
Experienced Director with a demonstrated history of working on mega projects in the construction industry. Skilled in Operation Management, Management, Leadership and Risk Management. Strong business development professional with a Master's Degree focused in Business Administration from the University of Roehampton.