Job description

Job Summary

The Portfolio Reporting Manager is responsible for leading the portfolio reporting function across the Group's projects and programs, providing the Executive Leadership with accurate, timely, and insightful reporting on project performance, risks, costs, schedules, and strategic delivery objectives. The role ensures consistent reporting standards, portfolio-wide visibility, data integrity, and actionable performance insights to support effective governance, informed decision-making, and successful delivery of the Group's project portfolio.

Project Reporting & Performance Tracking

Consolidate and manage project status reports across the group-wide project portfolio, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely submission.

Track key project KPIs (schedule, cost, progress, risks) and provide clear visibility to senior management.

Manage periodic reporting cycles including weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual portfolio reviews.

Produce executive portfolio reports for the Executive Leadership Team.

Translate complex project information into concise executive-level narratives

Portfolio Dashboards & Data Visualization

Develop and maintain dashboards (Power BI / reporting tools) to present real-time project performance insights.

Establish standardized reporting methodologies, templates, KPI’s, dashboards and executive reporting to ensure consistency across projects and business units.

Governance & Reporting Standards

Implement and enforce Project reporting frameworks, templates, and governance practices.

Ensure project reporting aligns with organizational policies, approvals, and project lifecycle standards.

Project Financial Monitoring

Track project budgets, expenditures, and cost variances in coordination with finance teams.

Provide financial performance reports supporting project cost control and forecasting.

Risk & Issue Reporting

Monitor and report project risks, issues, and mitigation actions across the portfolio.

Escalate critical risks and delays with clear impact analysis and recommendations.

Data Integrity & Systems Management

Ensure accuracy, completeness, and reliability of project data across reporting systems.

Support implementation and optimization of project reporting tools and systems.

Stakeholder Reporting & Communication

Prepare executive-level reports and presentations for leadership, committees, and stakeholders.

Communicate project performance insights in a clear and structured manner to enable decision-making.

Process Improvement & Efficiency

Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, automation, and data workflows.

Reduce reporting cycle time while enhancing quality and consistency of outputs.

Team Coordination & Support

Provide guidance to project teams on reporting requirements, templates, and standards.

Support capability building by promoting best practices in project reporting and data management.

Project Reporting Expertise: Strong understanding of PMO frameworks and reporting standards.

Data Visualization: Ability to create dashboards using tools like Power BI.

Systems & Tools: Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP/Oracle) and BI tools.

Risk Management: Understanding of project risks and reporting mechanisms.

Stakeholder Communication: Strong ability to present project insights effectively.

Minimum 10 years working experience.

5 years relevant working experience in PMO/reporting/project controls.

2 years GCC experience is a plus.