Project Management - PMO Manager

ALFAHIM; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

ALFAHIM is seeking a senior PMO leader to manage the Group PMO, coordinate strategic initiatives, and track cross-functional projects to grow the business and diversify into adjacent industries.

You will oversee governance, portfolio management, reporting, and transformation efforts, applying Lean Six Sigma to drive efficiency, cost optimization, and sustainable performance across the Group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Business Management or Finance.
• Master Degree preferred.
• Project management certification (PMP or PRINCE2) required.
• Lean Six Sigma certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• PMO Governance: Set up and maintain the PMO framework, governance, approval process, templates and tools.
• Project Portfolio Management: Maintain strategic initiatives and cross-functional projects, prioritise and allocate resources.
• Project Tracking & Reporting: Monitor progress, prepare status reports and dashboards; follow up on benefits.
• Operational Excellence: Lead process improvement using Lean / Six Sigma.
• Cost Optimization: Identify cost savings and track actual savings against plan.
• Transformation & Risk Management: Support transformation initiatives; monitor risks and coordinate mitigation.

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Business Management or Finance

Master Degree preferred

Project management certification (PMP or PRINCE2)

Lean Six Sigma certification advantageous

Job description

Job Purpose: Manage the Group PMO to plan, coordinate and track strategic initiatives and cross-functional projects across the Group, in support of growing the existing businesses profitably and diversifying into adjacent industries. Lead operational excellence, cost optimization and transformation initiatives to improve efficiency and overall business performance.

Key Accountabilities:

• PMO Governance: Set up and maintain the PMO framework for the Group, including project governance, approval process, standard templates and tools. Ensure all strategic projects follow the agreed project management standards and that the roles of project sponsors and project owners are clearly defined.
• Project Portfolio Management: Maintain the list of strategic initiatives and cross-functional projects across the Group, including new business opportunities in adjacent industries. Support the Strategy Head in prioritizing projects and allocating resources, and coordinate the implementation of approved new business, partnership and integration projects.
• Project Tracking & Reporting: Monitor project progress against agreed timelines, budgets and expected results. Prepare regular status reports and dashboards for the Strategy Head and steering committees, highlighting delays, issues and decisions required. Follow up on project benefits after completion.
• Operational Excellence: Review business processes across business units to identify gaps and improvement opportunities. Lead process improvement projects using Lean / Six Sigma tools and support business units in implementing standard processes and best practices.
• Cost Optimization: Work with Finance and business units to identify cost saving opportunities. Agree savings targets with business owners and track actual savings against plan on a regular basis.
• Transformation & Risk Management: Support the planning and implementation of transformation initiatives across the Group, including related change management activities. Monitor project risks and issues, elevate to the Strategy Head where required and coordinate with GIA Dept. on mitigation action plans.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Business Management or Finance. Master Degree is preferred.
• Project management certification (PMP or PRINCE2) is required. Lean Six Sigma certification is an advantage.
• 7 - 10 years of experience within a reputable organisation, out of which at least 4 years in PMO, project management or operational excellence roles.
• Experience in cost optimization and process improvement projects within a multi-business group is preferred.