PMO Analyst | Reach Group | Dubai

Tech Junction Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 162,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Reach Group in Dubai is seeking a PMO Analyst with 6+ years in IT and 4+ years in governance to lead enterprise PMO governance, track portfolios, and manage Agile backlogs. You will support SCRUM ceremonies, dashboards, and executive reporting for complex digital transformation initiatives.

Arabic fluency is required, and a 30-day notice is preferred. The role involves coordinating with cross-functional teams, ensuring budget controls, and maintaining documentation in Confluence and EPM tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Project Management, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Total IT experience of 6+ years with at least 4 years in PMO/ governance roles.
• Proficient with PMO software tools: JIRA, Scrum boards, and EPM.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain enterprise PMO governance frameworks and reporting standards.
• Monitor portfolio health, milestones, schedule variances, and budget utilization.
• Administer JIRA, Scrum boards, and EPM configurations.
• Coordinate Agile ceremonies and backlog grooming.
• Analyze resource allocation, capacity planning, and risks across projects.
• Prepare executive dashboards and governance presentations for senior leadership.
• Collaborate with PMs, technical leads, and stakeholders for timely delivery.
• Maintain project documentation, audit trails, and change requests.
• Ensure adherence to governance guidelines and QA standards.

Skills

JIRA

Scrum boards

EPM

Data analysis

MS Office

Arabic language

Communication skills

Project governance

Stakeholder management

Budget monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Tools

Confluence

JIRA

Microsoft Enterprise Project Management (EPM)

Planview

Job description

Position Summary:

Reach Group is seeking an experienced, highly technical, and accomplished PMO Analyst with 6+ years of total professional IT experience (including a minimum of 4 years dedicated as a PMO analyst, project manager, or related governance role) to join our team in Dubai. In this critical project management office and governance role, you will spearhead tracking project portfolios, managing Agile and Scrum backlogs, administering EPM systems, and facilitating strategic executive reporting across complex digital transformation initiatives. You will work closely with cross-functional project managers, software development squads, and senior leadership to ensure rigorous adherence to project governance standards, budget controls, and delivery timelines. Ideal candidates bring a strong academic background in information technology or project management, fluency in Arabic, and immediate to 30-day notice availability for full-time employment in Dubai at a monthly salary of AED 16,000.

Detailed Job Description:

As a PMO Analyst at Reach Group in Dubai, you will take full ownership of establishing and maintaining enterprise project governance frameworks, tracking cross-functional milestones, and supporting agile delivery teams. Your day-to-day responsibilities encompass monitoring project health metrics, managing sprint backlogs and project tracking in JIRA and EPM tools, facilitating Scrum ceremonies, and analyzing resource allocation and risk registers. You will prepare executive dashboards, financial summaries, and status reports while coordinating closely with project sponsors and technical leads. Working in a fast-paced regional environment requiring Arabic language proficiency, you will drive continuous improvement across project management workflows, ensure compliance with corporate governance standards, and maintain accurate project documentation in Confluence and enterprise repositories.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain enterprise PMO governance frameworks, standard operating procedures, and project reporting standards.
• Monitor and report on project portfolio health, milestone tracking, schedule variances, and budget utilization.
• Administer and configure project management tools including JIRA, Scrum boards, and Microsoft Enterprise Project Management (EPM).
• Coordinate Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and cross-functional status synchronization meetings.
• Compile and analyze resource allocation, capacity planning, and risk/issue logs across active digital transformation projects.
• Prepare comprehensive executive dashboards, financial summaries, and governance presentations for senior leadership.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, technical leads, and business stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, audit trails, change requests, and historical project repositories.
• Ensure strict adherence to corporate governance guidelines, quality assurance standards, and compliance frameworks.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Project Management, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 6+ years of total professional experience in information technology and corporate environments.
• At least 4 years of dedicated professional experience as a PMO Analyst, Project Manager, or related governance title.
• Strong technical proficiency and administrative knowledge of PMO software tools, specifically JIRA, Scrum boards, and EPM.
• Excellent computer skills, data analysis capabilities, and proficiency in advanced MS Office and reporting dashboards.
• Mandatory Arabic language fluency (preferred Arabic speakers only) alongside exceptional professional communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and organizational capabilities.
• Professional availability for full-time employment in Dubai, UAE, with an immediate to 30-day notice period.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Professional certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI-ACP, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), or PRINCE2 Practitioner.
• Prior working experience in multinational consulting firms, banking sectors, or large enterprise PMOs in the GCC region.
• Advanced familiarity with portfolio management tools (e.g., ServiceNow PPM, Planview, Microsoft Project Online).
• Knowledge of agile scaling frameworks (e.g., SAFe) and hybrid project management methodologies.
• Experience conducting financial tracking, budget forecasting, and vendor cost-benefit analyses for IT portfolios.

Application Information:

• Salary/Rate: AED 16,000 per month (Competitive and commensurate with experience)
• Deadline: Open until filled
• Notice Period: Immediate to 30 days joiner preferred
• Contract Duration: Permanent / Full-Time (Dubai)