PMO Lead

Nicfurniture; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Network International, a leading fintech in the Middle East and Africa, seeks a seasoned PMO leader to establish governance aligned with strategy and regulatory requirements. You will work with project management, product, service delivery, support and operations to ensure projects meet business goals and deliver strong customer outcomes in a fast-moving environment.

The role requires 10+ years in program/project management, extensive PMO experience in software/banking contexts, and excellent

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in project or program management including 10+ years in PMO roles.
• Experience in software technology and financial institutions.
• Strong knowledge of Agile and hybrid project management methods.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the Governance & PMO function: define standards, methodologies and tools for consistent project delivery.
• Strategic Alignment: ensure all projects contribute to business goals and customer success.
• Portfolio Management: prioritize initiatives, manage dependencies, track performance.
• Budget & Benefits: finalize yearly portfolios and report benefits achieved.
• Leadership & Mentoring: coach project managers and foster collaboration.
• Governance & Reporting: provide dashboards, KPI tracking and risk assessments for executives.

Skills

PMO leadership

Portfolio management

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Agile & hybrid PM

Executive communication

Education

PMO certification (Prince2/PMP)

Tools

Jira

MS Project

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Network International is the largest Financial Technology company in Middle East and Africa. Payments is our core business where we provide services in more than 50 countries – UAE, Jordan, South Africa, Egypt are some of our key markets. Apart from payments, we provide services on Data and Insights, Lending, Insurance, Risk Solutions, etc. Our core customers are businesses at every scale and segment, though recently we are growing in direct to consumer card segment as well.

About Us

JOB DESCRIPTION

Network International is the largest Financial Technology company in Middle East and Africa. Payments is our core business where we provide services in more than 50 countries – UAE, Jordan, South Africa, Egypt are some of our key markets. Apart from payments, we provide services on Data and Insights, Lending, Insurance, Risk Solutions, etc. Our core customers are businesses at every scale and segment, though recently we are growing in direct to consumer card segment as well.

Our EVP's

At Network International, we always stay ahead. In the fast-paced world of financial services, we thrive on innovation, agility, and purposeful collaboration. We invest first in our people, empowering you to make bold decisions, learn fast, and grow your expertise alongside industry leaders. Here, solving complex problems means more than using cutting-edge technology; it’s about creating meaningful value for our customers, together. We foster a culture where trust, accountability, and achievement go hand in hand—because success isn’t just a goal; it’s how we work, every day, as one team.

Job Description

This role will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a high standard of governance to ensure decisions are aligned with the organization strategy and the strategy remains compliant with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast moving environments , can connect business strategy with execution , and enjoys building collaborative structure that empower teams to deliver exceptional results.

Will be required to work closely with cross functional leaders in project management , product, service delivery, support and operations to ensure projects are aligned with business goals and customer outcome.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the Governance & PMO function: Define standards, methodologies and tools for consistent project delivery
• Strategic Alignment : Ensure all projects and programs contribute to business goals and customer success
• Portfolio Management: Prioritize initiatives, manage dependencies , and track overall performance
• Budget & Benfits : Finalize yearly portfolio budgets and report performance against approved budgets : business benefits achieved for all the delivered programs/projects
• Leadership & Mentoring : Coach existing project managers, foster collaboration and promote professional growth
• Governance & Reporting : Provide visibility to executive leadership through dashboards , KPI’s and risk assessments. Efficiently managing C Suite steering committees
• Process Improvements : Identify bottlenecks and implement scalable processes to improve delivery timelines and quality
• Stakeholder Management : Serve as the central point of contact between executive leadership and project teams

What we are looking for

• 10+ years of experience in project or program management including 10+ years in PMO role
• Proven experience in a Software technology driven organization (banking and financial institutions)
• Strong knowledge of Agile and hybrid project management methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross functional initiatives
• Exceptional communication, leadership and strategic thinking skills
• PMO, Prince 2 or PMP certification preferred but not mandatory
• Fluent English both written and spoken. Other languages will be a plus

Network International is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, nationalities, and experience levels. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where innovation, diversity, and performance thrive.