Project Manager – PMO (Immediate Start, Arabic Speaker)
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About the Role
Faithful Executive seeks a Project Manager – PMO for a government-related entity in Dubai on a 6-12 month contract. The role involves leading a centralized PMO, managing 10-15 strategic projects, and liaising with senior leadership.
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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
Requirements
- Immediate availability
- Minimum 5 years of experience in PMO leadership or strategic project management in corporate, government, or consulting environments (non IT)
- PMP certification
- 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
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Position Overview
- We are currently recruiting on behalf of a confidential, government related entity in Dubai, recognized for leading high impact initiatives in business strategy, governance, and national development.
- This organization manages non technical, executive level projects, with a strong focus on business model innovation and strategic transformation.
- Please note: This is not an IT or technical PMO role. The focus is entirely on business led, non technical projects tied to executive and board level mandates.
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.
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