IT Portfolio Lead

The Emirates Group; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned IT professional to lead the transformation of its Project Management Office into an Agile framework. In this pivotal role, you will build strong relationships with stakeholders, implement effective methodologies, and enhance project transparency through data-driven insights. Your expertise in managing project changes and financial governance will be crucial in achieving strategic objectives. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and collaboration, and make a significant impact on its project delivery processes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT experience supporting a Portfolio/Program Management Office.
• Proven skills in stakeholder and project team management.

Responsibilities

• Drive change by transforming traditional PMO into an Agile PMO.
• Develop and implement PMO methodology for managing schedules and resources.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Agile Methodologies

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Coaching Skills

Education

Degree in Information Technology

Tools

Planview

JIRA

MS Office Applications

Job description

Bachelors in Computer Application (Computers)

Nationality: Any Nationality

Vacancy: 1 Vacancy

Job Description

In this role you will:

1. Drive change by building strong relationships with managers, executives, and stakeholders to transform the traditional PMO into an Agile PMO, leading the shift to objective milestones and Lean-Agile budgeting.
2. Serve as a communication and advisory liaison regarding strategy, ensuring collaboration between PMO, Product Portfolio Managers, and Business Partners. Act as the main contact for internal and external communications.
3. Develop and implement a consistent PMO methodology for managing schedules, resources, budgets, and project performance metrics, promoting adoption across the portfolio.
4. Contribute to defining and achieving objectives and key results for the PMO and Technical Product Portfolio. Track project performance and ensure accurate reporting of status, costs, resources, issues, and risks.
5. Manage project changes according to governance guidelines to control scope, quality, schedule, costs, benefits, and contracts.
6. Enhance transparency through data-driven insights and timely reporting to facilitate faster, informed decision-making.
7. Support the continuous improvement of tools and processes aligned with new ways of working, including lean and agile governance.
8. Participate in preparing the annual budget, capacity plans, and monitor expenditure and recovery of costs.

Leadership Role:

No

Minimum Requirements

1. Degree in Information Technology (12+3 or equivalent) with 5+ years of IT experience.
2. At least 5+ years supporting a Portfolio/Program Management Office within CMMi and SAFe frameworks or equivalent.
3. Experience supporting the delivery of business IT solutions with financial governance and value tracking.
4. Proven stakeholder and project team management skills at various seniority levels.
5. Knowledge of project management practices (e.g., PMI) is preferred.
6. Excellent customer service, coaching skills, and ability to support support staff.
7. Strong communication skills in English, negotiation skills, and organizational interaction ability.
8. Strong analytical skills and computer literacy.
9. Experience with project management tools like Planview, JIRA, and skills in relationship, people, change management, and process improvement.
10. Proficiency in MS Office Applications.