Manager Project Management Office

Aventus Global Talent; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Aventus Global Talent is seeking an experienced PMO Manager to lead project management operations across major construction and interior fit-out projects in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. You will report to the Managing Director and ensure on-time delivery, budget discipline and quality standards.

You will establish PMO processes, strengthen reporting and risk management, and provide senior leadership with clear visibility of overall project performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field.
• PMP certification is essential.
• 12 years minimum PMO/Project Management experience in construction.
• Experience managing projects worth AED 300 million or more.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, MS Project and Power BI.
• Willingness to travel to Saudi Arabia.
• Master's degree or MBA is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the PMO, establishing clear processes, standards and reporting.
• Oversee planning, budgets, timelines and risks across multiple live projects.
• Prepare management reports, dashboards and updates for senior leadership.
• Ensure governance, change management and claims control.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Planning, Engineering, Procurement, Operations and Finance teams.
• Lead implementation and improvement of project reporting tools, including Power BI.
• Support and mentor Project Managers and Directors across the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

Skills

PMO management

Project governance

Reporting

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field

Master's degree or MBA (advantageous)

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Power BI

Job description

Job description

Title: PMO ManagerReporting to: Managing DirectorIndustry: Construction & Interior Fit-OutLocation: Dubai, UAE
We are seeking an experienced PMO Manager to lead project management operations across a portfolio of major construction and interior fit-out projects in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will oversee project performance, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality standards. You will establish consistent project management processes, strengthen reporting and risk management, and provide senior leadership with clear visibility of overall project performance.
Key ResponsibilitiesLead and develop the Project Management Office (PMO), establishing clear processes, standards and reporting procedures.Oversee planning, budgets, timelines and risks across multiple live projects.Prepare management reports, performance dashboards and updates for senior leadership.Ensure effective project governance, contract compliance, change management and claims control.Work closely with Commercial, Planning, Engineering, Procurement, Operations and Finance teams.Lead the implementation and improvement of project reporting tools, including Power BI dashboards.Support and mentor Project Managers and Directors across the UAE and Saudi Arabia.RequirementsBachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or a related field. A M say A note about wait ...? “A Master's degree or MBA is advantageous.PMP certification is essential.12 years minimum of experience in project management or PMO roles within construction or contracting.Proven experience overseeing multiple projects with a combined value of AED 300 million or more.Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6, MS Project and Power BI.Willingness to travel periodically to Saudi Arabia.