Sr. Portfolio Manager - PLC

Wasl Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Wasl Group seeks a Senior Portfolio Manager – Product Life Cycle to design, digitalize, and govern the end-to-end PLM across the portfolio from a technology perspective. You will own the PLM digital roadmap and drive adoption with internal teams and external partners to deliver measurable business value.

You will lead platform implementations and integrations (ERP, BIM, PMIS, DMS/CMMS), manage data models and migrations, and establish governance, dashboards, and executive reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the multi-year digital PLM roadmap aligned to enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, data governance, and business goals.

Skills

PLM vision & roadmap

Enterprise architecture alignment

Data governance & security

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Agile/Scaled Agile

Executive communication

Risk & issue management

Vendor & contract management

Budget governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Information Systems / Engineering

Master’s degree or MBA / equivalent

Certifications: TOGAF, PMP/PRINCE2, SAFe/Agile, ITIL, Prosci

Tools

ERP

BIM

PMIS

DMS/CMMS

SAP/Teamcenter/Windchill/Aras (PLM platforms)

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Position Title: Senior Portfolio Manager – Product Life Cycle
Reports to: Head of IT Business Relationship Manager and Delivery
Department: Information Technology

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Portfolio Manager – Product Life Cycle (Technology Enablement) designs, digitalizes, standardizes, and governs the end-to-end product life cycle—from concept through decommissioning—across Wasl’s portfolio from a technology perspective. The role owns the PLM digital roadmap, integrates PLM with enterprise platforms (ERP, BIM, PMIS, DMS/CMMS), and drives adoption across internal teams and external partners (contractors, consultants) to deliver transparency, efficiency, and measurable business value.

JOB DIMENSIONS

Number of Staff Supervised

• Direct Reports: As assigned (e.g., product/portfolio analysts, delivery leads)
• Total Reports: As assigned (including matrixed project teams and vendors)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Key Accountabilities

• Develop and lead the multi-year digital PLM roadmap aligned to enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, data governance, and business goals.
• Define, document, and standardize PLM processes (initiation, design, procurement, construction, handover, operations, retirement) with clear RACI and controls.
• Lead platform implementation and integrations (ERP, BIM, PMIS, DMS/CMMS, iPaaS/APIs); manage data model, migration, and quality.
• Orchestrate enterprise rollout plans, onboarding contractors/consultants, and establishing hypercare and support.
• Drive change management (communications, training, champions network) to embed digital-first lifecycle ways of working.
• Establish KPIs/OKRs for process maturity, adoption, cycle times, quality, and portfolio performance; publish dashboards and executive reports.
• Govern adherence to standards/templates and remediate non-compliance; chair/coordinate PLM governance forums.
• Continuously benchmark and enhance PLM capabilities using analytics, automation, and emerging technologies; realize benefits and value.
• Partner with IT Ops and Cybersecurity to ensure secure, reliable, and compliant deployments; manage risks and issues.
• Manage vendors/SIs via SLAs/KPIs; optimize cost through reuse, rationalization, and negotiation.

KEY TECHNICAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Skill

Description

Proficiency Level

Define and govern enterprise PLM vision, roadmap, and operating model across the lifecycle.

Expert

PLM Platforms

Configure/govern platforms (e.g., SAP/Teamcenter/Windchill/Aras) and enforce standards.

Advanced

Design integrations (APIs, iPaaS/ESB), data models, and master data stewardship.

Advanced

PPM & Benefits Realization

Prioritize portfolio, track OKRs/KPIs, and realize value across releases.

Expert

ERP/BIM/PMIS/DMS/CMMS Integration

Map lifecycle handoffs and data flows across core platforms.

Advanced

Analytics & Reporting

Build self-service dashboards and lifecycle insights for decisions.

Advanced

Align with EA principles (e.g., TOGAF) and security patterns.

Advanced

Agile/Scaled Agile Delivery

Plan increments, manage backlogs, and run ceremonies across squads.

Advanced

Cybersecurity & Compliance

Embed security, privacy, and regulatory controls into PLM processes.

Intermediate

Coordinate environments, releases, and reliability with platform teams.

Intermediate

Automation & Low/No-Code

Apply workflow/RPA for handoffs, approvals, and data sync.

Intermediate

Identify/mitigate delivery, operational, and third-party risks.

Advanced

Executive Communication

Produce portfolio reports and steerco materials; influence decisions.

Expert

Build business cases, track TCO/ROI, and optimize run/change costs.

Advanced

COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal: CEO Office & Audit (as required), Commercial, Real Estate/Projects, Property & Asset Management, Finance, Legal, Procurement, HR, Digital Excellence & IT (Architecture, Cybersecurity, Operations, Data/BI), Marketing & Communications.
External: Contractors, consultants, technology vendors/SIs, auditors, regulators/authorities (as applicable), industry forums/peers.

WORK SETTING & DECISION AUTHORITY

• Operates in a matrix environment across business units and external partners with high interdependency between platforms and processes.
• Exercises judgment to recommend priorities, standards, and rollout strategies within EA/Cyber and DoA; escalates major investments, policy changes, and strategic trade-offs to governance boards.

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages transformation budgets across squads.
Ensures financial governance and delivery of transformation outcomes within budget.

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
• 7–10 years of total experience, with 3–5 years in a managerial role.
• Proven experience implementing PLM or enterprise lifecycle management solutions across large organizations.
• Strong understanding of integration between PLM, ERP, BIM, and project management systems.
• Demonstrated success in stakeholder engagement, change management, and process governance.
• Master’s degree (e.g., MBA, MIS) or equivalent.
• Certifications: TOGAF, PMP/PRINCE2, SAFe/Agile, ITIL, or Prosci (or equivalent).
• Experience in real estate, construction, or asset-intensive industries.