Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support PMO governance frameworks, standards, and methodologies
• Prepare and present executive-level project and portfolio reports
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, risks, issues, and dependencies
• Ensure projects comply with organizational PMO policies and governance standards
• Coordinate with business, technical, and external stakeholders across multiple projects
• Maintain project dashboards, KPIs, RAID logs, and status trackers
• Support portfolio management, resource planning, and project prioritization activities
• Conduct project performance analysis and provide strategic recommendations
• Facilitate steering committee meetings and governance reviews
• Assist in PMO process improvements and transformation initiatives
• Support audits, compliance reviews, and quality assurance activities

Desired Candidate Profile

Requirements

• Bachelor s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, IT, or related field
• 5 10 years of experience in PMO, project governance, or project management support roles
• Strong local market experience is mandatory
• Experience working with government or semi-government entities is required
• Arabic speaking skills are preferred/mandatory
• Strong understanding of PMO frameworks, governance, and project lifecycle management
• Experience with tools such as MS Project, Jira, Power BI, ServiceNow, or similar platforms
• Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work in fast-paced environments

Preferred Certifications

• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• PRINCE2 Certification
• PMI-PMOCP or equivalent PMO certifications
• Agile / Scrum Certifications
• ITIL Certification

Preferred Experience

• Government digital transformation projects
• Enterprise PMO and portfolio management experience
• Experience in strategic reporting and executive presentations
• Experience working in multicultural and cross-functional teams