- We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Project Management Director. This critical leadership role involves managing complex interfaces between various project teams, stakeholders, and business units.
Job Description Position Overview:
- The PMO (Project Management Office) Leader is responsible for establishing, managing, and leading the Project Management Office within an organization
- This role involves overseeing the development and implementation of project management standards, methodologies, and best practices across the organization
- The PMO Leader ensures that projects are aligned with strategic objectives and monitors their health and progress to ensure they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget
- The PMO Leader also focuses on resource management, risk management, and the continuous improvement of project management processes, with a strong emphasis on governance and compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
• PMO Strategy and Governance:
• Develop and implement the overall PMO strategy, aligning it with the organization’s strategic goals.
• Establish, enforce, and continuously improve project management standards, methodologies, and best practices across the organization.
• Define and implement governance frameworks to ensure consistent project management processes and compliance with organizational policies.
• Monitor the adherence to project management standards and intervene when necessary to ensure projects remain compliant.
• Project Health Monitoring:
• Oversee the monitoring and reporting of project health across the portfolio, including timelines, budget adherence, and resource utilization.
• Implement and maintain project health dashboards and regular status reviews to provide visibility into project progress and potential issues.
• Ensure that project managers are following established processes for tracking and reporting project performance.
• Resource and Budget Oversight:
• Provide oversight and governance of resource allocation across the project portfolio, ensuring efficient use of resources.
• Monitor and approve project budgets, ensuring that financial resources are appropriately allocated and managed.
• Collaborate with department heads to address resource constraints and ensure that critical projects have the necessary support.
• Risk and Issue Management:
• Develop and enforce a risk management framework that is used consistently across all projects.
• Oversee the identification, escalation, and mitigation of risks and issues across the project portfolio, ensuring that risks are managed proactively.
• Ensure that project managers are equipped with the tools and processes needed to manage risks effectively.
• Performance Measurement and Reporting:
• Establish and maintain performance metrics and KPIs to measure the success of projects and the effectiveness of the PMO.
• Conduct regular reviews of project performance data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide senior management with regular, comprehensive reports on the overall health of the project portfolio, including budget status, resource allocation, and risk exposure.
• Team Leadership and Development:
• Lead and mentor the PMO team, ensuring that they are equipped to support project managers and promote best practices across the organization.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development within the PMO team.
• Support project managers in overcoming challenges and ensure they have the resources needed to succeed.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
• Engage with senior leadership and other key stakeholders to ensure alignment between the PMO’s activities and organizational objectives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior management on matters related to project governance, resource allocation, and risk management.
• Facilitate communication between project teams and stakeholders to ensure transparency and address concerns promptly.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the PMO, focusing on optimizing processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Benchmark the organization’s project management practices against industry standards and implement improvements where needed.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in project management, and incorporate these insights into the PMO’s activities.
الشروط والمهارات:
Saudi nationality is required
Bachelor’s degree in MIS, Business Administration, Information Systems, Civil Engineering or a related field. A PMP certification or similar qualification is preferred.
8+ Years’ experience
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required
Additional certifications such as Program Management Professional (PgMP), Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP), or Certified PMO Professional (CPMO) are a plus
Experience in project management, including extensive leadership in a PMO. Proven experience in overseeing the implementation of project management standards and governance within a large organization
