PPM Process Senior Specialist - Digital Transformation
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EDGE Group seeks a PPM Process Senior Specialist to define and standardize enterprise Project Portfolio Management processes in a complex engineering-driven environment.
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Responsibilities
- Design and optimize project and portfolio management processes covering the full lifecycle from opportunity assessment through closure
- Translate business requirements into functional specifications, workflows, and system configuration guidelines
- Develop system usage standards, templates, governance structures, WBS frameworks, and portfolio taxonomies
- Guide PMOs, program managers, and controllers on best practices for managing schedules, budgets, resources, risks, and performance metrics
- Deliver user training, workshops, onboarding sessions, and solution demonstrations
- Support application management teams with functional expertise and troubleshooting of critical issues
- Ensure integration between PPM and ERP platforms to enable accurate project controls, financial tracking, and reporting
- Support data governance activities, master data integrity, and portfolio controls
- Contribute to KPI and dashboard development for portfolio performance, earned value, schedule adherence, and benefits realization
- Lead discovery and process design activities for PPM related transformation initiatives
Requirements
- Degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related discipline
- 5 7+ years of experience in enterprise project and portfolio management process design within engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or similar complex environments
- Strong hands on expertise with Microsoft Project Server, SAP S/4HANA PS (including SD/MM integration), and SAP EPPM
- Proven experience acting as a functional bridge between business stakeholders and technical delivery teams
- Experience implementing PPM processes and solutions within digital transformation programs
- Strong capability in training, mentoring, and supporting end users
- Ability to develop process documentation, workflows, and functional specifications
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Position Summary
- The PPM Process Senior Specialist will be responsible for defining, standardizing, and enabling enterprise Project Portfolio Management (PPM) processes across a complex engineering driven environment.
- The role will support product development, customer delivery, capital projects, and strategic transformation initiatives while ensuring effective utilization of enterprise solutions including SAP EPPM, SAP S/4HANA, and Microsoft Project Server.
- As EDGE Group expands, the role will support the onboarding of new entities and drive the adoption of standardized processes and digital solutions across the organization.
Key Accountabilities
- Design and optimize project and portfolio management processes covering the full lifecycle from opportunity assessment and bid evaluation through execution, change control, and closure.
- Ensure alignment with industry standards such as PMI PMBOK, ISO 21500, and EVMS principles.
- Translate business requirements into functional specifications, workflows, and system configuration guidelines.
- Develop system usage standards, templates, governance structures, WBS frameworks, and portfolio taxonomies.
- Guide PMOs, program managers, and controllers on best practices for managing schedules, budgets, resources, risks, and performance metrics.
- Deliver user training, workshops, onboarding sessions, and solution demonstrations.
- Support application management teams with functional expertise and troubleshooting of critical issues.
- Ensure integration between PPM and ERP platforms to enable accurate project controls, financial tracking, and reporting.
- Support data governance activities, master data integrity, and portfolio controls.
- Contribute to KPI and dashboard development for portfolio performance, earned value, schedule adherence, and benefits realization.
- Lead discovery and process design activities for PPM related transformation initiatives.
- Support SIT, UAT, cutover planning, and deployment activities.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- 5–7+ years of experience in enterprise project and portfolio management process design within engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or similar complex environments.
- Strong hands on expertise with Microsoft Project Server, SAP S/4HANA PS (including SD/MM integration), and SAP EPPM.
- Proven experience acting as a functional bridge between business stakeholders and technical delivery teams.
- Experience implementing PPM processes and solutions within digital transformation programs.
- Strong capability in training, mentoring, and supporting end users.
- Ability to develop process documentation, workflows, and functional specifications.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with EVMS compliance, ITAR/EAR controls, and aerospace or defense program governance.
- Knowledge of digital transformation within engineering organizations, including digital thread and digital twin concepts.
- Strong analytical, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
Job Details
- Role Level: Not Applicable
- Work Type: Full Time
- Country: United Arab Emirates
- City: Abu Dhabi
- Company Website: http://edgegroup.ae
- Job Function: Management
- Company Industry/Sector: Other
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