Strategic IT PMO Portfolio Leader

Emirates Airlines - Other locations; Dubai; On-site; AED 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel benefits

Job summary

Emirates invites senior IT professionals to lead the PMO Portfolio strategy from Dubai. You will design and implement PMO standards, govern funding, and deliver data-driven portfolio insights to executives. You will mentor teams, coach on Lean budgeting, and align portfolio delivery with business objectives.

The role emphasises cross-functional collaboration with Product Delivery leaders, budget planning, and continuous improvement across the PMO chapter in a fast-paced aviation IT environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Information Technology or equivalent.
• 5+ years in portfolio/programme management for Lean delivery (SAFe/CMMi).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement PMO best practices for portfolios and programmes.
• Provide data-driven portfolio and project reporting to senior management.
• Govern funding, track performance, and support training in tools/processes.
• Collaborate with PMO, Product Delivery managers and VP-level stakeholders.
• Drive Lean budgeting, capacity planning, and cost management.

Skills

PMO leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

English communication

Budgeting & governance

Lean/Agile

Data storytelling

Education

Bachelor's in IT or related

Tools

Planview

JIRA

Job description

Emirates invites senior IT professionals to lead the PMO Portfolio strategy from Dubai. You will design and implement PMO standards, govern funding, and deliver data-driven portfolio insights to executives. You will mentor teams, coach on Lean budgeting, and align portfolio delivery with business objectives.

The role emphasises cross-functional collaboration with Product Delivery leaders, budget planning, and continuous improvement across the PMO chapter in a fast-paced aviation IT environment.