Head of Project Management Office

Node Technologies; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a PMO Director to establish and lead the Project Management Office. This individual will be responsible for optimizing project delivery, governance, and stakeholder communication. With a minimum of 15 years in project management and at least 5 in a leadership role, the ideal candidate will possess strategic insight and the ability to drive organizational change. Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills are essential for success and development of a high-performing PMO team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, MBA or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in project/program management.
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership or PMO management role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the PMO vision and strategy.
• Oversee project performance and governance compliance.
• Lead stakeholder communications and team development.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership presence

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Information Technology

Master's degree (MBA / MSc / PMP specialization)

Job description

Job Purpose

The PMO Director is responsible for establishing, leading, and optimizing the Project Management Office (PMO) to ensure the successful planning, execution, governance, and delivery of the organization's strategic initiatives and projects. This role provides leadership, direction, and oversight of project managers, governance frameworks, methodologies, and reporting to drive organizational excellence, improve project performance, and enhance decision‑making across the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

1. PMO Leadership & Strategy

• Develop and implement the PMO vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with organizational objectives.
• Establish and maintain PMO policies, standards, frameworks, and methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid).
• Drive project governance, ensuring compliance with organizational processes, budget controls, and quality standards.
• Lead capacity planning for project delivery and ensure adequate resource allocation.

2. Portfolio Management & Prioritization

• Oversee the organization's project portfolio; assess, prioritize, and balance program and project workload.
• Facilitate strategic portfolio decision‑making with executive leadership.
• Monitor project performance, risks, dependencies, and strategic alignment.
• Lead business cases, feasibility studies, and value assessments for proposed initiatives.

3. Project Delivery Oversight

• Provide direction and support to project managers and cross‑functional teams.
• Ensure all projects adhere to quality standards, timelines, budgets, and scope requirements.
• Implement continuous improvements to project delivery processes.
• Resolve escalated issues, remove blockers, and manage conflicts between stakeholders.

4. Governance, Reporting & Performance Management

• Develop and maintain enterprise‑wide dashboards and reporting systems for project performance.
• Ensure that KPIs, OKRs, and performance metrics are defined and measured consistently.
• Lead project audits, health checks, and post‑implementation reviews.
• Present portfolio status, risks, and insights to executive management and steering committees.

5. Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Serve as the primary liaison between the PMO, executives, and business units.
• Establish strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external partners, and vendors.
• Facilitate steering committee meetings and ensure transparent communication.
• Lead organizational change management initiatives tied to project portfolio delivery.

6. Team Leadership & Talent Development

• Build, lead, and mentor a high‑performing PMO team (project managers, coordinators, analysts).
• Develop training programs and mentorship pathways for project management maturity.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• Master's degree (MBA / MSc / PMP specialization) preferred.

Professional Certifications

• PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2
• PMO-CP / PMO-CC
• Agile certifications (Scrum Master, SAFe, PMI-ACP)
• ITIL or COBIT for IT governance roles

Experience

• Minimum 1015 years experience in project/program management.
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership or PMO management role.
• Proven experience in large‑scale transformation programs (digital, IT, infrastructure, or organizational).
• Strong background in managing cross‑functional and multi‑disciplinary teams.

Skills & Competencies

Leadership & Strategy

• Strategic thinking and ability to drive organizational change.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence executive stakeholders.

Technical & Analytical

• Deep understanding of project management frameworks (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid).
• Excellent portfolio and resource planning capabilities.
• Ability to analyze complex data and present insights clearly.

Communication & Interpersonal

• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to translate complex issues into clear executive summaries.

Business Knowledge

• Understanding of financial planning, budgeting, and cost control.
• Strong decision‑making and problem‑solving abilities.

KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)

• Portfolio delivery success rate (% on‑time, on‑budget, in‑scope).
• PMO maturity level improvements.
• Stakeholder satisfaction score.
• Risk reduction effectiveness.
• ROI and value realization of strategic projects.
• Resource utilization efficiency.
• Compliance with governance frameworks.