Project Manager – PMO (Immediate Start, Arabic Speaker)

Role Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a centralized PMO focused on governance, standardization, and alignment with strategic business objectives.
• Oversee a portfolio of 10–15 strategic projects related to business transformation and executive mandates.
• Serve as a primary liaison between senior leadership, board members, and operational teams to ensure project progress and alignment.
• Report on project portfolio performance, timelines, risks, and issues to senior management.
• Develop and improve PMO governance frameworks, strategic project plans, and reporting tools.
• Coordinate with external consultants by defining scopes and monitoring progress from project start to delivery.
• Facilitate strategic planning sessions with internal stakeholders, clarifying objectives, budgets, and deliverables.
• Manage RFP processes and consulting engagements to ensure effectiveness and alignment.
• Maintain clear communication and strong stakeholder engagement across all organizational levels throughout project lifecycles.

Qualifications

• Immediate availability.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in PMO leadership or strategic project management in corporate, government, or consulting environments (non-IT).
• PMP certification to ensure strong project management discipline.
• Proven ability to manage complex strategic portfolios with measurable business outcomes.
• Strong experience interacting with senior executives, board members, and managing external consultants.
• Fluency in Arabic and English (mandatory).
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or Business Administration; MBA highly preferred.
• Experience in business model innovation and government-related projects will be highly advantageous.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and strategic planning skills.