Project Manager – PMO (Immediate Start, Arabic Speaker)

Faithful Executive - Leader in Interim Management, Consulting & Executive Search; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Faithful Executive is assisting a confidential government-related entity in Dubai with a PMO leadership role focused on governance, strategic transformation, and executive mandates.

The incumbent will lead a centralized PMO, oversee 10–15 strategic projects, and coordinate with senior leadership and external consultants to drive measurable outcomes. Strong Arabic and English communication is essential. Non-IT background preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in PMO leadership or strategic project management in corporate, government, or consulting environments (non-IT).
• 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 Arabic and English (mandatory).
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or Business Administration; MBA highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a centralized PMO focused on governance, standardization, and alignment with strategic business objectives.
• Oversee a portfolio of 10–15 strategic projects related to business transformation and executive mandates.
• 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.

Skills

PMP certification

Executive stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Governance coordination

Senior leadership communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

MBA preferred

Job description

At Faithful Executive, we pride ourselves on connecting exceptional talent with outstanding opportunities across the Middle East region. Our commitment to excellence and innovation sets us apart in the recruitment landscape.

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.

Contract Type: 6-12 months

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a centralized PMO focused on governance, standardization, and alignment with strategic business objectives.
• Oversee a portfolio of 10–15 strategic projects related to business transformation and executive mandates.
• 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 5 years of experience in PMO leadership or strategic project management in corporate, government, or consulting environments (non-IT).
• 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 Arabic and English (mandatory).
• 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.

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