Project Management Officer

Faithful Executive - Leader in Interim Management, Consulting & Executive Search; Dubai; On-site; AED 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Faithful Executive in Dubai seeks a seasoned PMO leader to drive governance and strategic transformation for a confidential government-related entity. The role focuses on non-IT executive and board-level mandates, with emphasis on governance, standardization, and program alignment.

You will lead a centralized PMO, coordinate with senior leaders and external consultants, and report on portfolio performance and risk. Fluency in English and strong stakeholder skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of PMO leadership in non-IT environments (education sector).
• PMP certification required.
• Proven ability to manage complex strategic portfolios with measurable outcomes.
• Experience interacting with senior executives, board members and external consultants.
• Fluency in English.
• Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering or Business Administration; MBA preferred.
• Experience in business model innovation and government-related projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a centralized PMO focused on governance and alignment with strategic objectives.
• Act as liaison between senior leadership, board members and operations to ensure progress.
• Report on portfolio performance, timelines, risks, and issues to senior management.
• Develop and improve PMO governance frameworks and strategic project plans.
• Coordinate with external consultants and monitor delivery from start to finish.
• Facilitate strategic planning sessions with stakeholders, clarifying objectives, budgets and deliverables.
• Manage RFP processes and consulting engagements.
• Maintain clear communication and strong stakeholder engagement across levels.

Skills

PMO leadership

Strategy & governance

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's in Business Administration

MBA preferred

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

Contract Type: 24 months

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a confidential, government-related entity in Dubai, recognized for leading high-impact initiatives in business strategy, governance, and national development. This organization manages non-technical, executive-level projects, with a strong focus on business model innovation and strategic transformation.

Please note: This is not an IT or technical PMO role. The focus is entirely on business-led, non-technical projects tied to executive and board-level mandates.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a centralized PMO focused on governance, standardization, and alignment with strategic business objectives.
• Serve as a primary liaison between senior leadership, board members, and operational teams to ensure project progress and alignment.
• Report on project portfolio performance, timelines, risks, and issues to senior management.
• Develop and improve PMO governance frameworks, strategic project plans, and reporting tools.
• Coordinate with external consultants by defining scopes and monitoring progress from project start to delivery.
• Facilitate strategic planning sessions with internal stakeholders, clarifying objectives, budgets, and deliverables.
• Manage RFP processes and consulting engagements to ensure effectiveness and alignment.
• Maintain clear communication and strong stakeholder engagement across all organizational levels throughout project lifecycles.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in PMO leadership or strategic project management in corporate, government, or consulting environments (non-IT) in the Education sector.
• PMP certification to ensure strong project management discipline.
• Proven ability to manage complex strategic portfolios with measurable business outcomes.
• Strong experience interacting with senior executives, board members, and managing external consultants.
• Fluency in English.
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or Business Administration ; MBA highly preferred.
• Experience in business model innovation and government-related projects will be highly advantageous.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and strategic planning skills.