Senior PMO & Governance Lead for Large-Scale Programme

Mace; As Sudiyah; Hybrid; OMR 65,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace is delivering a major mixed-use development programme in Saudi Arabia and seeks a Senior Governance Lead to drive governance frameworks, reporting cycles and decision-making across client, programme, delivery, commercial, finance, procurement and project controls functions.

You will establish governance forums, monitor compliance, provide governance analysis, and lead reviews and audits while developing high-performing teams and promoting safety, integrity and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, engineering, construction management, finance, business administration, economics, or related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, MSP, APM, RICS, ACCA, CIMA, CPA are desirable.
• Extensive PMO, programme management, project controls, governance, or assurance experience in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of governance frameworks and reporting cycles.
• Establish governance forums, committees, and decision records.
• Act as central governance lead across client, programme, delivery, commercial, finance, procurement, and project controls teams.
• Monitor compliance with governance requirements, delegated authorities, financial controls, and procurement protocols.
• Provide governance analysis and recommendations to support executive decisions.
• Drive consistency and governance best practices across multiple workstreams and partners.
• Lead governance reviews, audits, assurance activities, and process improvements.
• Develop high-performing teams with a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate towards net zero carbon transition and manage emissions reductions during delivery.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline

PMP / PRINCE2 / MSP / APM / RICS / ACCA / CIMA / CPA (desirable)

Job description

Mace is delivering a major mixed-use development programme in Saudi Arabia and seeks a Senior Governance Lead to drive governance frameworks, reporting cycles and decision-making across client, programme, delivery, commercial, finance, procurement and project controls functions.

You will establish governance forums, monitor compliance, provide governance analysis, and lead reviews and audits while developing high-performing teams and promoting safety, integrity and continuous improvement.