About the Job:
Here’s your chance to step into the role of Director – Portfolio Management. Reporting to the VP / SVP – Strategy & Value Creation, you will lead the Portfolio Management pillar and own the integrated view of the vertical’s portfolio. Key responsibilities include:
- Owning the portfolio "control tower", providing a single integrated view of initiatives and projects
- Designing and running portfolio governance, stage gates and executive / investment committee forums
- Tracking delivery against time, cost, quality and benefits, and escalating risks early
- Leading prioritisation, resource allocation and dependency management across the portfolio
- Driving benefits realisation and post-implementation reviews
- Implementing and maturing PPM tools, dashboards and reporting
- Leading and developing the portfolio management team
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About You:
The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:
- 10–12 years’ experience in portfolio, programme or project management, transformation delivery or management consulting
- Proven ownership of portfolio oversight and stage-gate governance for a business or major division
- Strong grasp of risk, issue, dependency and change management
- Ability to influence ExCo and hold delivery teams to account
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or Master’s preferred; MoP / MSP / PMP / PRINCE2 advantageous
- GCC / Dubai experience preferred
Sector experience in any of the following is highly valued and will help us match you to the right vertical:
- Strategic / transformation portfolio management
- CAPEX, real estate, infrastructure or construction portfolio management
- Hospitality, tourism, real estate or integrated services businesses
About the Benefits:
At the company, we’re committed to nurturing the success and well-being of our colleagues. Join our dynamic and diverse team, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive compensation, career development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment. We strongly believe in creating an empowered workforce that will help us build a connected city for tomorrow. We are committed to attracting the brightest minds and nurturing the most pioneering candidates who desire to make a great impact on the future.
