Senior Chief Engineer - Project Management Office

Roads and Transport Authority; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A government authority in Dubai is seeking a Senior Portfolio Manager to oversee a full portfolio of programs and projects. The ideal candidate will provide insights for CEO decision-making and manage compliance with strategic goals. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related fields, with significant relevant experience. The role requires strong project management skills and knowledge of budget management. Preferred certifications include PMP and PMO-CP. Competitive salary and a dynamic work environment offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 11 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum 9 years of relevant experience with a Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full portfolio of programs and projects.
• Provide executive-level insights and recommendations.
• Prepare and present monthly executive portfolio reports.
• Govern project and program tendering processes.
• Lead annual budget planning for projects.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Analysis

Budget management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Project Management, or Contracts Management

Master’s degree in Management or a related field

PMP and/or PMO‑CP certification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full portfolio of programs and projects across all lifecycle phases, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and objectives.
• Identify and analyze critical projects and programs, providing executive-level insights and recommendations to support CEO decision-making.
• Prepare and present monthly executive portfolio reports covering progress, delays, risks, issues, and proposed corrective actions requiring executive intervention.
• Evaluate Project Managers’ performance and PMO maturity levels, providing improvement recommendations, coaching, and mentoring.
• Ensure accurate, timely updates of project progress, milestones, and performance data across all enterprise systems.
• Govern project and program tendering processes, ensuring compliance with contractual SLAs, KPIs, budget utilization, and performance targets.
• Lead annual budget planning for projects, contracts, and new initiatives in coordination with departments, ensuring adherence to budget ceilings and planning guidelines.
• Monitor and report on project management, contract management, and budget management performance, recommending portfolio optimization actions.
• Promote adherence to PM policies, processes, and frameworks, and conduct awareness sessions and internal compliance assessments.
• Manage escalation of project risks, issues, delays, and interdependencies to minimize business and strategic impacts.
• Consolidate post-project benefit realization reports to demonstrate value delivery and business outcomes.
• Analyze portfolio performance data, identify root causes of issues, and collaborate with Project Managers to implement corrective and preventive actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Project Management, or Contracts Management (required).
• PMP and/or PMO‑CP certification preferred.
• Master’s degree in Management or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum 11 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or 9 years of relevant experience with a Master’s degree.