PMO Lead - Implementation

RTC1 Recruitment Services; Dubai; Remote; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global HR tech and payroll solutions provider seeks a PMO Lead - Implementation. This role involves designing global frameworks, overseeing project dashboards, and optimizing payroll implementations. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in global payroll, strong project management skills, and familiarity with tools like Jira and Monday.com. This position offers a remote work option and competitive salary packages.

Benefits

Company provides laptop and office resources

One-time setup allowance

Performance-based incentives

Qualifications

• 10+ years in global payroll, SaaS, or HR tech implementation with 8+ years in program or project management.
• Proven experience in setting up or managing a PMO within payroll or technology delivery environments.
• Strong knowledge of project governance, compliance standards, and tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and enforce global implementation frameworks and quality standards.
• Oversee project portfolio dashboards and monitor delivery KPIs.
• Lead root cause analysis and drive continuous process optimization.
• Partner with various teams to align methodologies and ensure risk control.

Skills

Global payroll expertise

SaaS implementation experience

Project management

Data-driven decision making

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Master’s or PMP/PMI certification

Tools

Monday.com

Jira

Fresh works

Job description

Overview

Position Title: PMO Lead - Implementation

Employment Type: Full Time

Salary: up to 8,000 USD all-inclusive depending on experience and qualifications

Benefits: Company provides laptop and office resources, one-time setup allowance, performance based/ year-end incentives

Job Location: Remote (Home Based)

Responsibilities

• Design, standardize, and enforce global implementation frameworks, toolkits, and quality standards to ensure consistent delivery excellence.
• Oversee project portfolio dashboards, monitor delivery KPIs, and present data-driven insights to senior leadership for decision-making.
• Lead root cause analysis, identify automation opportunities, and drive continuous process optimization across global payroll implementations.
• Partner with Product, Compliance, Configuration, and Customer Success teams to align methodologies, ensure risk control, and support client satisfaction.

About the Client

A global HR tech and payroll solutions provider driving digital transformation and seamless workforce management worldwide.

Qualifications

• 40 years old and below
• 10+ years in global payroll, SaaS, or HR tech implementation, with 8+ years in program or project management.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Project Management, or related field (Master’s or PMP/PMI certification preferred).
• Proven experience in setting up or managing a PMO within payroll or technology delivery environments, with strong knowledge of project governance, compliance standards, and tools like Monday.com, Jira, or Fresh works.