Project Manager/ PMO/Consultancy

CS & Clarks; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

CS & Clarks in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, seeks a PMO Manager to oversee and optimize the Project Management Office, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with strategic objectives.

You will lead governance, portfolio management, methodology development, and risk controls, collaborating with project managers, executives, and stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and successful delivery across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field; PMP is preferred.
• At least 7 years of PMO or similar experience.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical mindset with data-driven decision-making.
• Proficiency with project management software.
• Experience in Big Four is highly recommended.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

Responsibilities

• PMO Oversight: establish and manage the PMO.
• Governance: define standards and ensure compliance.
• Portfolio Management: prioritize and allocate resources.
• Methodology Development: develop tools and templates.
• Performance Monitoring: implement KPIs and reporting.
• Stakeholder Communication: provide regular updates.
• Resource Management: coordinate resource allocation.
• Risk Management: identify and mitigate risks.
• Training and Development: provide PM training.
• Quality Assurance: oversee QA and audits.

Skills

PMO leadership

Governance & compliance

Portfolio management

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Data-driven decisions

PM software/tools

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

PMP certification

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Jira

Job description

Consultancy Full Time Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

PositionOverview:As thePMO Manager, you will play a crucial role in overseeing and optimizing theproject management processes and functions. You will work closely with projectmanagers, executives, and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered ontime, within scope, and in line with organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

1.PMO Oversight:Establish,lead, and manage the Project Management Office (PMO), ensuring alignment withorganizational goals and objectives.

2.Project Governance:Defineand enforce project governance standards, policies, and procedures. Ensurecompliance with industry best practices.

3.Portfolio Management:Oversee the organization’s project portfolio,prioritize projects based on strategic objectives, and allocate resourcesefficiently.

4.Methodology Development:Develop and enhance project management methodologies,tools, and templates. Provide guidance on project management best practices.

5.Performance Monitoring:Implement and maintain project performance measurementand reporting mechanisms. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provideinsights to improve project delivery.

6.Stakeholder Communication:Facilitate communication between project teams,executives, and stakeholders. Provide regular updates on project status, risks,and issues.

7.Resource Management:Collaborate with resource managers to ensure optimalallocation of resources to projects. Manage resource conflicts anddependencies.

8.Risk Management:Identifyand assess project risks. Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.Ensure a proactive approach to risk management.

9.Training and Development:Provide training and support to project managers andteams. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.

10.QualityAssurance:Establishand oversee project quality assurance processes. Conduct project audits toensure adherence to quality standards.

Qualifications

1.Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, BusinessAdministration, or a related field. Project Management Professional (PMP)certification is preferred.

2.Experience in the Big Four is highly recommended

3.Proven experience as a PMO Manager or in a similar role, forat least 7 years

4.Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools,and best practices.

5.Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonalskills.

6.Analytical mindset with the ability to make data-drivendecisions.

7.Proficiency in project management software and tools.

8.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projectssimultaneously.

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