AE - Sr. EPMO Specialist

Careerwebsite; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

AMANA in Dubai is seeking a PMO/Oracle HCM specialist to lead planning, governance, and reporting for HRIS projects. You will coordinate across HR, IT, and vendors to ensure on-time delivery and accurate dashboards.

Ideal candidates have 3-5+ years in PMO functions, strong Oracle HCM knowledge, and proven ability to manage RAID logs, UAT, and change control in a fast-paced construction ERP context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Project Management, or a related field.
• 3-5+ years of experience in PMO, project coordination, project management, or EPMO functions.
• Experience supporting HR transformation, HRIS, or Oracle HCM implementation projects.
• Working knowledge of Oracle HCM modules such as Core HR, Talent Management, Recruitment, Learning, Compensation, or Workforce Management.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, governance frameworks, and PMO best practices.
• Experience preparing executive dashboards, status reports, and project performance metrics.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Azure DevOps, Smartsheet, or similar platforms.
• Experience managing RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Dependencies) and change control processes.
• Knowledge of testing lifecycles, including UAT planning, execution, and defect management.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and reporting tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, PMI-PMOCP, or Agile certifications are preferred.
• Experience working with system implementation vendors and cross-functional teams is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Track, monitor, and report on project performance, milestones, risks, dependencies, and overall progress.
• Support the planning, execution, and governance of Oracle HCM-related projects and initiatives.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, status reports, dashboards, meeting minutes, and governance materials.
• Coordinate project activities across business, HR, IT, and vendor teams to ensure timely delivery of project objectives.
• Assist in the management of project risks, issues, assumptions, and change requests, ensuring appropriate escalation and resolution.
• Maintain project management tools, project plans, resource trackers, and reporting systems.
• Support project governance activities, including steering committee meetings, status reviews, and executive reporting.
• Monitor project performance and provide insights, recommendations, and corrective actions to improve project outcomes.
• Facilitate stakeholder communication and ensure alignment between project teams, business owners, and external partners.
• Support Oracle HCM implementation activities, including requirements gathering, process mapping, testing coordination, and deployment planning.
• Coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT), defect tracking, and validation of Oracle HCM enhancements and system changes.
• Assist with change management, training coordination, user readiness activities, and adoption initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with EPMO methodologies, project management standards, and organizational governance frameworks.
• Maintain project portfolios, action logs, RAID logs, and project-related repositories.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and promote best practices across project teams and stakeholders.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders, including senior leadership, HR teams, IT teams, vendors, and implementation partners.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Project Management, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Azure DevOps

Smartsheet

Job description

Job Description

About the job

About AMANA

Group AMANA is in constant forward motion. Over decades of growth, we have adopted intelligent solutions that improve the way we build, making AMANA a regional leader in the industry today. We have gone beyond conventional construction by championing intelligent solutions that improve the way we build.

We are the region's trusted design-build company, specializing in industrial construction for over three decades. Our reputation is built on our ability to provide turn-key solutions for fast-track projects, repeatedly.

We are a human-centric organization, promoting learning and development opportunities for all employees to thrive in dynamic markets. By investing in our people's continued growth and learning, we challenge and change how we build together - people and business.

What makes a true AMANAian?

• We know that our company growth and success come from our people who continuously drive our company, partners and clients forward. Our community of talented employees, AMANAians, are built on the eight foundations of the Group Amana workforce.
• We are Team Players.
• We are Reliable.
• We communicate with Clarity.
• We make decisions based on Understanding.
• We are Accountable.
• We foster Integrity.
• We are human Driven.
• We are Adaptable and Agile

Responsibilities

Track, monitor, and report on project performance, milestones, risks, dependencies, and overall progress.

• Support the planning, execution, and governance of Oracle HCM-related projects and initiatives.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, status reports, dashboards, meeting minutes, and governance materials.
• Coordinate project activities across business, HR, IT, and vendor teams to ensure timely delivery of project objectives.
• Assist in the management of project risks, issues, assumptions, and change requests, ensuring appropriate escalation and resolution.
• Maintain project management tools, project plans, resource trackers, and reporting systems.
• Support project governance activities, including steering committee meetings, status reviews, and executive reporting.
• Monitor project performance and provide insights, recommendations, and corrective actions to improve project outcomes.
• Facilitate stakeholder communication and ensure alignment between project teams, business owners, and external partners.
• Support Oracle HCM implementation activities, including requirements gathering, process mapping, testing coordination, and deployment planning.
• Coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT), defect tracking, and validation of Oracle HCM enhancements and system changes.
• Assist with change management, training coordination, user readiness activities, and adoption initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with EPMO methodologies, project management standards, and organizational governance frameworks.
• Maintain project portfolios, action logs, RAID logs, and project-related repositories.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and promote best practices across project teams and stakeholders.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders, including senior leadership, HR teams, IT teams, vendors, and implementation partners.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Project Management, or a related field.

• 3-5+ years of experience in PMO, project coordination, project management, or EPMO functions.
• Experience supporting HR transformation, HRIS, or Oracle HCM implementation projects.
• Working knowledge of Oracle HCM modules such as Core HR, Talent Management, Recruitment, Learning, Compensation, or Workforce Management.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, governance frameworks, and PMO best practices.
• Experience preparing executive dashboards, status reports, and project performance metrics.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Azure DevOps, Smartsheet, or similar platforms.
• Experience managing RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Dependencies) and change control processes.
• Knowledge of testing lifecycles, including UAT planning, execution, and defect management.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and reporting tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, PMI-PMOCP, or Agile certifications are preferred.
• Experience working with system implementation vendors and cross-functional teams is highly desirable.