We are seeking a Director to lead the Project Management function and drive the successful delivery of strategic initiatives. This role involves overseeing complex projects, establishing effective governance, and managing cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, with experience in PMO governance, risk management, and resource planning.
- Lead the Project Management function, establishing governance and controls for the project portfolio.
- Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of strategic and operational projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Develop project portfolios, schedules, budgets, and resource plans, managing key milestones.
- Enhance PMO standards, methodologies, and reporting mechanisms, ensuring project controls.
- Provide executive-level reporting on project performance, risks, dependencies, and budget status.
- Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams, managing stakeholder engagement and communication.
- Proactively identify and manage project risks, issues, and scope changes, ensuring timely mitigation.
- Ensure projects meet quality, safety, financial, and operational requirements, monitoring performance.
- Drive effective resource allocation and prioritization across projects and business demands.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement through lessons learned and project performance analysis.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or Project Management.
- Professional certification (PMP, PRINCE2) is highly desirable.
- Postgraduate qualification in Project Management or a related field is an advantage.
- Strong professional proficiency in English, with Arabic as an added advantage.
- Minimum 12 years of relevant project management experience, including complex projects.
- Proven senior project leadership or PMO experience.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects.
- Strong experience in PMO governance, risk management, and resource planning.
- Experience in managing senior stakeholders and providing executive-level reporting.
- Track record of delivering projects across the full lifecycle, from planning to handover.
