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.
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Location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
- Monitor the adherence to project management standards and intervene when necessary to ensure projects remain compliant.
- Oversee the monitoring and reporting of project health across the portfolio, including timelines, budget adherence, and resource utilization.
- Provide oversight and governance of resource allocation across the project portfolio, ensuring efficient use of resources.
- Develop and enforce a risk management framework that is used consistently across all projects.
- Lead and mentor the PMO team, ensuring that they are equipped to support project managers and promote best practices across the organization.
- Engage with senior leadership and other key stakeholders to ensure alignment between the PMO’s activities and organizational objectives.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Saudi nationality is required.
- 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.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required.
- Strong skills in overseeing resource allocation and budget management across a project portfolio.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- High level of integrity, with a commitment to ethical project management practices.
- Experience in leading PMOs within specific industries (e.g., finance, technology, healthcare) is advantageous.
