Senior Engineer- Project Portfolio Management

Dubai Careers - A Smart Dubai Initiative

Dubai

On-site

AED 134,000 - 268,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

The Roads and Transport Authority in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Project Portfolio Manager support role to assist in PPM/EPM governance, data maintenance and structured reporting of projects, budgets and benefits. This position collaborates with cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and drive portfolio performance.

You will help maintain portfolio data in EPM/PPM systems, assist in evaluating proposals, and contribute to improving portfolio management

Qualifications

Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering required.
1+ years (master) or 2+ years (bachelor) of relevant experience.
UAE nationality is required.

Responsibilities

Support PPM/EPM framework implementation across RTA entities.
Assist in evaluating project proposals and inputs for prioritization.
Contribute to reviewing project information for alignment with objectives.
Monitor portfolio performance and prepare periodic reports.
Maintain portfolio data within EPM/PPM systems.
Develop templates and dashboards for portfolio monitoring.
Support governance processes and training on portfolio management.
Conduct site visits as required.

Skills

Stakeholder communication

Portfolio governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master’s degree in engineering

Tools

EPM/PPM systems

Job description

Job Purpose

Support Authority-level Project Portfolio Management (PPM) by coordinating portfolio activities, monitoring project performance, maintaining portfolio data and systems, and producing structured reports on projects, budgets, and benefits to ensure alignment with RTA strategies and governance requirements.

Job Description

Roles And Responsibilities

Strategy

Support implementation of the PPM and EPM frameworks, policies, and procedures across RTA entities.
Assist in evaluating project proposals and inputs to support portfolio prioritization and planning activities.
Contribute to reviewing project information, business cases, and plans to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
Support benchmarking and continuous improvement of portfolio management practices.

Operations

Monitor project portfolio performance and track progress across sectors and entities.
Prepare and consolidate periodic portfolio reports (e.g., quarterly progress reports).
Support benefits realization tracking and reporting across projects and programs.
Assist in preparing and reviewing project budget reports in coordination with Finance and relevant stakeholders.
Maintain and update portfolio data within EPM/PPM systems.
Support review of project submissions, updates, and change requests in line with defined processes.
Coordinate with sectors and departments to collect project data, updates, and performance inputs.
Support execution of reporting requirements and ensure timely submissions.

Product / Process Improvement

Support operation and enhancement of the PPM/EPM system and related tools.
Assist in developing templates, reporting formats, and dashboards for portfolio monitoring.
Contribute to improving portfolio governance processes, workflows, and reporting cycles.
Support knowledge-sharing sessions and training on portfolio management practices and tools.

Physical Working Conditions