Strategic PMO Director | Governance & Program Leadership

Dokainish & Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 440,000 - 551,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy firm in Dubai is seeking a Senior PMO Lead/PMO Director to provide strategic leadership for their Project Management Office. Responsibilities include oversight of PMO functions, implementation of governance frameworks, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have 10-15 years of project management experience, with at least 5 years in a PMO leadership role, and strong communication skills in English, with Arabic being an advantage. This full-time position offers the chance to work on multi-billion dollar programs within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in project management with at least 5 years in a PMO leadership role.
• Proven experience leading PMO functions within large-scale capital projects, preferably in construction or energy.
• Full professional fluency in English; Arabic language skills considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all PMO functions.
• Develop and implement robust reporting frameworks for project status and risks.
• Mentor and coach junior team members to develop consulting skills.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

PMP certification

Tools

Project management software

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

A global consultancy firm in Dubai is seeking a Senior PMO Lead/PMO Director to provide strategic leadership for their Project Management Office. Responsibilities include oversight of PMO functions, implementation of governance frameworks, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have 10-15 years of project management experience, with at least 5 years in a PMO leadership role, and strong communication skills in English, with Arabic being an advantage. This full-time position offers the chance to work on multi-billion dollar programs within a dynamic environment.