PMO Director

Location: Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia

Workplace: on_site

Description

Oversee and drive the successful execution of projects and programs within the organization. Responsible for establishing and maintaining effective project management practices, methodologies, and standards across the company.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Establish and lead the Project Management Office (PMO) function within the organization, defining the PMO strategy, structure, and processes to ensure effective project management practices.
• Develop and implement project management methodologies, standards, and tools to drive consistency, efficiency, and quality in project delivery.
• Collaborate with senior executives and stakeholders to align project objectives with the company's strategic goals and ensure effective prioritization of projects.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to a team of project managers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
• Oversee the full project lifecycle, including project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Establish and maintain project governance structures, including project steering committees, to facilitate decision- making and provide transparent project reporting to stakeholders.
• Implement effective project risk management practices, proactively identifying and mitigating risks, and ensuring appropriate contingency plans are in place.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration and coordination among project teams, facilitating effective communication and resolving conflicts to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Monitor project performance against established metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs), providing regular reports to senior management and stakeholders.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in project management and telecommunications, integrating relevant knowledge into the organization's project management practices.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor or Master degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 8+ years experience performing project management role on complex projects Technical Skills
• Certification in Project Management is highly preferred
• Proficient in Project Management Software
• Strong Business Analysis discipline.
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Leadership Skills.