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Director - PMO Setup and Governance Lead

Unlock employer Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Direct to Company Under an hour ago · 16 Oct 2026

Financial

  • Estimate: $120k - $200k*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Office Only
  • Visa Provided

Requirements

  • Experience: Senior
  • English: Professional
  • Arabic: Preferred

Position

About the Role / About the Job
In this role, you will be seconded to a major governmental entity to help them establish and govern their PMO. We are looking for an amazingly talented Director – PMO Setup and Governance Lead to join our team and shape the PMO framework and processes.

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What You'll Be Doing:

  • Define the required PMO model and implementation roadmap by assessing the client's needs and maturity.
  • Establish the PMO vision, mandate, organizational structure, and operating model.
  • Define project, programme, and portfolio governance requirements.
  • Standardize project management methodologies, procedures, templates, and controls.
  • Establish integrated planning, cost management, risk, change, reporting, and assurance processes.
  • Provide executives with reliable performance information and early warnings.
  • Establish a scalable PMO capable of supporting the organization’s current and future project portfolio.
  • The successful candidate should be expected to produce, approve, or oversee the following deliverables:
    • Initial Mobilization Deliverables

      • PMO Charter.
      • PMO Vision and Objectives.
      • PMO Operating Model.
      • PMO Organization Structure.
      • PMO Mobilization Plan.
      • Governance Map.
      • Decision Rights Matrix.
      • Project and Programme Classification Model.
      • PMO Gap Analysis.
    • Management Framework Deliverables

      • Project Management Framework.
      • Stage-Gate Framework.
      • Project Execution Plan Template.
      • Cost Management Procedure.
      • Risk and Opportunity Management Procedure.
      • Change-Control Procedure.
      • Reporting and Dashboarding Standard.
      • Project Closure and Benefits-Realization Procedure.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline from a recognized university.
  • At least 20 years of professional experience.
  • Proven experience in infrastructure, master planning, and road design management.
  • Proven experience working within or establishing a Project Management Office (PMO).
  • Experience on projects in the Middle East preferred.
  • Arabic speakers preferred as the role involves regular interaction with government stakeholders.

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