Manager - IT PMO

Stryker Corporation; Abu Dhabi; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A global medical technology company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a proactive PMO Manager who will lead multiple projects across various business clusters. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in IT or engineering, experience in project management, and communication skills in English. This role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in digital infrastructure and/or software development project management.
• Certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2).
• Minimum 8 - 10 years of experience in related fields.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve PMO policies, processes, and templates.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and closure of IT and business projects.
• Engage with internal stakeholders to ensure project alignment.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Exceptional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technology or engineering

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Clarity

Job description

Job Description

The role requires a proactive leader who can manage multiple stakeholders, optimize resource allocation, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. Operating in a dynamic, multinational environment, the PMO Manager will collaborate closely with business clusters including Digital, Logistics, Maritime & Shipping, Ports, and Economic Cities & Free Zones.

Responsibilities

Project Governance & Methodology

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve PMO policies, processes, and templates aligned with Agile and PMP methodologies.
• Ensure all projects comply with organizational governance, risk management, and reporting standards.
• Monitor project portfolio performance and provide regular status updates to senior management

Project Delivery Oversight

• Oversee the planning, execution, and closure of IT and business projects across multiple clusters.
• Facilitate project prioritization, resource allocation, and issue resolution to ensure successful delivery.
• Support project managers in applying best practices and removing impediments to progress.

Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Engage with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and ensure project alignment with strategic objectives.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and foster collaboration across clusters and departments.
• Prepare and deliver clear, concise project communications and executive reports.

Continuous Improvement & Capability Building

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and drive initiatives to enhance PMO effectiveness.
• Lead training and mentoring sessions for project teams on Agile, PMP, and project management best practices.
• Benchmark PMO performance against industry standards and recommend enhancements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology or engineering (e.g., Engineering, Information Technology).
• Significant experience in digital infrastructure and/or software development project management.
• Certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2).
• IT Project Delivery (Advanced)
• Project Portfolio Management Tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Clarity) (Advanced)
• Risk & Issue Management (Advanced)
• Stakeholder Management (Advanced)
• Minimum 8 - 10 years of experience in related fields (IT, Enterprise Resource Planning Systems, Information security, etc.)

Soft skills

• Exceptional communication (written, visual, verbal)
• Stakeholder management
• Leadership
• Presentation skills
• Written and spoken English is essential. Knowledge of Arabic will be an added advantage