Project Director - PMO

Employment; Doha; On-site; QAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Doha, Qatar, seeks an experienced Project Director to lead our PMO, govern the project portfolio, and drive operational excellence across programs. You will shape governance, implement methodologies, and ensure projects deliver value within scope, time, and budget.

The role requires strategic leadership, deep portfolio analytics, risk management, and mentoring of PMO teams, with strong stakeholder engagement and clear reporting to senior management and board.

Qualifications

• Minimum 25 years of experience in project management and PMO roles.
• Proven ability to lead large, complex portfolios with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience in governance structures and project methodologies.
• Arabic speaking is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain PMO governance frameworks.
• Develop and implement project management methodologies.
• Oversee multiple concurrent projects and programs.
• Provide executive-level portfolio analysis and recommendations.
• Lead and develop PMO teams.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and report project status.
• Analyze KPIs to identify bottlenecks and optimization opportunities.
• Collaborate with department heads to align objectives.
• Prepare reports and business cases for senior management.

Skills

PMO governance

Strategic PM methodologies

Portfolio management

Stakeholder management

Arabic language

GCC infrastructure

Job description

Company Description

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 112 offices worldwide.

Job Description

We’re looking for an experienced and strategic Project Director to lead our Project Management Office (PMO) in Doha, Qatar. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the governance, execution, and optimization of our project portfolio, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and delivering measurable business value. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership capabilities, analytical expertise, and a commitment to driving operational excellence across all project initiatives.

• Establish and maintain PMO governance frameworks, policies, and procedures to ensure consistent project delivery standards across the organization
• Develop and implement strategic project management methodologies, tools, and best practices to enhance efficiency and reduce project risks
• Oversee the management of multiple concurrent projects and programs, ensuring they remain on schedule, within budget, and aligned with business priorities
• Conduct comprehensive project portfolio analysis and provide executive leadership with strategic recommendations for resource allocation and project prioritization
• Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing PMO teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth
• Manage stakeholder relationships at all organizational levels, communicating project status, risks, and outcomes with clarity and precision
• Analyze project performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for optimization
• Implement risk management and mitigation strategies to minimize project disruptions and ensure successful delivery outcomes
• Collaborate with department heads and project sponsors to align project objectives with organizational strategy and operational capabilities
• Prepare and present detailed reports, dashboards, and business cases to senior management and the board of directors

Qualifications

• Minimum 25 years of experience, out of which 5 years in the GCC preferably managing roads, infrastructure, aviation and rail projects.
• Proven expertise in developing and implementing PMO frameworks, governance structures, and project management methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale, complex project portfolios with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Arabic Speaking Candidates will be highly desirable.
• Candidate base in Qatar, or previously having work in Qatar will be highly desirable.

Additional Information

• Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
• We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
• Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
• It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
• Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e‑mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.
• Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/.