Director - Oracle Project Management & Professional Services

80 CEO Office; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 15,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Kuwait is seeking a Director for Oracle Project Management & Professional Services. This role involves overseeing the Program Management Office, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, and managing project delivery to meet quality standards. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant bachelor's degree, have at least 10 years of experience, and possess PMP or equivalent certifications. Fluency in Arabic and English is required, along with strong budget management skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a similar role and industry.
• Experience in developing and implementing project management processes.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to manage project budgets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project portfolio to align with organization goals.
• Establish project management tools and systems.
• Direct the day-to-day operations of the PMO.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Fluency in Arabic

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, management information systems, or related field

Master's degree

PMP, RMP, ACP, PgMP and P3O certifications

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Description - Director - Oracle Project Management & Professional Services (2520223I)

Description

EPortal is actively recruiting for the role of Director - Oracle Project Management & Professional Services. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing PMO processes and policies, direct project management staff, and work with other department leaders to define, prioritize, and develop projects and programs. You will direct and oversees the Program Management Office (PMO) to ensure programs and projects meet organization goals, objectives, and requirements.

Roles and Responsibilities

Your roles and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Overseeing the project portfolio to ensure that all projects are aligned with the organization\'s goals and objectives.
• Establishing and maintaining project management tools, templates, and systems to support the PMO function.
• Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, including senior leaders, project managers, and project team members.
• Directing and managing the day-to-day operations of the PMO, including planning, organizing, and directing projects.
• Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Developing and managing project forecasts and financial reports.
• Developing and implementing project management policies, procedures, and methodologies to ensure the successful delivery of projects.
• Monitoring project progress and providing regular updates to executive leadership on project status, risk, and issues.
• Identifying and managing project risks and issues, ensuring that appropriate action is taken to mitigate risk and resolve issues.

Conduct post-project reviews to capture learnings and feedback for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

To apply to this role, you must meet the below minimum requirements:

• A bachelor\'s degree in business, management information systems, or a related field.
• Master\'s degree is preferred.
• PMP, RMP, ACP, PgMP and P3O certifications or equivalent is required.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in a similar role and industry.
• Experience in developing and implementing project management processes, methodologies, and tools.
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to manage project budgets and forecasts.
• Experience in managing and mitigating project risks and issues.
• Fluency in Arabic and English (spoken and written) is required.
• Fluency in MS Office Suite (particularly Excel).