PMO Lead

Talan Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 279,000 - 390,600; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting group is seeking a PMO Lead for their Smart Metering initiative in the UAE. The role involves establishing programme governance, planning, and reporting, ensuring project streams align with delivery frameworks. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in PMO roles, a track record in utilities or smart metering, and be proficient in MS Project and Power BI. Relevant certifications like PMP are beneficial, and familiarity with the GCC region is an advantage.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in PMO or project control roles on complex IT or infrastructure programmes.
• Proven track record supporting large, multi-stream projects within utilities or smart metering.
• Excellent organisational, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Programme Manager in establishing and maintaining programme governance.
• Develop and maintain the integrated programme plan, milestones, and dependencies.
• Implement standard processes for risk, issue, and change management.
• Consolidate progress and KPI reports across all delivery streams.

Skills

Strong experience in PMO or project control roles

Excellent organisational and analytical skills

Strong command of MS Project

Strong command of Power BI

Communication skills

Education

PMP, MPM, or MSP certification

Tools

MS Project

Power BI

Job description

Talan is a global consulting group specializing in innovation and transformation through technology. For over 20 years, we have partnered with companies and public organizations to drive meaningful change.

We are purpose-driven, working across diverse sectors to tackle social and environmental challenges, simplify and improve market operations, leverage digital transformation, and ensure that data is managed responsibly and ethically.

Our expertise spans consultancy and outsourcing services, including programme management, market design, and governance. We also offer award-winning capabilities in cyber security, data privacy, and digital transformation.

We are currently seeking a PMO Lead – Smart Metering to join our team.

Job Description

The PMO Lead will support the Programme Manager in establishing and maintaining programme governance, planning, and reporting for a large-scale Smart Metering initiative in the Middle East. The role ensures consistency across project streams (Meters, communications services, HES, MDMS, IT Integration, and Testing) and alignment with Talan’s delivery framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Programme Manager and support programme control and coordination activities.
• Develop and maintain the integrated programme plan, milestones, and dependencies.
• Implement standard processes for risk, issue, and change management.
• Consolidate progress and KPI reports across all delivery streams.
• Prepare materials for steering committees and executive reviews.
• Ensure quality and consistency of project documentation.
• Support financial tracking, resource management, and vendor governance.
• Coordinate with the Contract Manager and Testing Lead on status and dependencies.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in PMO or project control roles on complex IT or infrastructure programmes.
• Proven track record supporting large, multi-stream projects within utilities or smart metering.
• Excellent organisational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Strong command of MS Project, Power BI, and PMO toolsets.
• Experience in the GCC region or energy sector advantageous.
• PMP, MPM, or MSP certification beneficial.