IT Governance & Enterprise PMO

Datamatics Technologies LLC; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Director for IT Governance & Enterprise PMO in the Riyadh region. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in IT Governance, PMO, or Portfolio Management, particularly within the telecom or regulated industries. The role requires strong knowledge of Saudi regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will ensure compliance, oversee project portfolios, and enable efficient procurement processes. This position involves significant stakeholder management and organizational oversight.

Qualifications

• 12–15+ years of experience in IT Governance, PMO, or Portfolio Management.
• Telecom or regulated industry experience is mandatory.
• Strong hands-on experience with Saudi regulations including CST, NCA, SDAIA.
• Proven experience in IT procurement and vendor management.
• Hands-on experience with RFI/RFQ/RFP processes and contracting.

Responsibilities

• Design enterprise IT governance frameworks aligned with regulatory obligations.
• Establish and operate EPMO structures and decision rights.
• Govern the enterprise IT portfolio with prioritization aligned with business value.
• Ensure IT governance frameworks comply with Saudi regulatory bodies.
• Act as a trusted advisor to CIO, CTO, and executive leadership.

Skills

Enterprise IT governance design and implementation

Portfolio and financial governance

Regulatory compliance integration

Executive stakeholder management

Procurement planning and governance

Vendor evaluation and onboarding

Contract lifecycle management

Compliance and audit readiness

Education

PMP / PRINCE2 / MSP certification

SAFe or equivalent Agile governance certification

Job description

Job Description

Position Title: IT Governance & Enterprise PMO (EPMO)

Industry: Telecom
Reporting to: CIO / CTO / CDO

Role Purpose

The Director – IT Governance & Enterprise PMO will be responsible for the design, activation, and operationalization of enterprise-wide IT Governance, EPMO, and project controls, ensuring full alignment with business strategy, financial governance, procurement policies, and Saudi regulatory requirements (CST, NCA, SDAIA).

The role ensures regulatory compliance, disciplined portfolio execution, transparent decision-making, and strong executive oversight across all IT initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

IT Governance & EPMO

• Design and activate enterprise IT governance frameworks aligned with strategy and regulatory obligations.

• Establish and operate Enterprise PMO (EPMO) structures, roles, decision rights, and escalation mechanisms.

• Define and enforce project, program, and portfolio governance controls.

• Enable standardized reporting, stage gates, and executive dashboards.

Portfolio & Financial Governance

• Govern the enterprise IT portfolio, ensuring prioritization aligned with business value and financial controls.

• Establish portfolio-level financial governance, benefits tracking, and investment oversight.

• Ensure integration between portfolio planning, budgeting, and AOP processes.

Regulatory & Compliance Integration

• Ensure IT governance frameworks comply with Saudi regulatory bodies, including:

  • CST (Communications, Space & Technology Commission)

  • NCA (National Cybersecurity Authority)

  • SDAIA (Data & AI Authority)

• Embed regulatory compliance into project lifecycle, delivery controls, and audits.

• Maintain audit readiness and regulatory reporting across IT initiatives.

IT Procurement & Vendor Governance

• Define and enforce IT procurement governance integrated with the project lifecycle.

• Lead and oversee:

  • Procurement planning

  • RFI, RFQ, and RFP execution

  • Vendor evaluation, selection, and onboarding

• Govern contract lifecycle management, including renewals, SLAs, and compliance.

• Ensure adherence to telecom procurement regulations and policies.

Executive Stakeholder Management

• Act as a trusted advisor to CIO, CTO, and executive leadership.

• Facilitate governance forums, steering committees, and investment boards.

• Provide clear insights into portfolio health, risks, compliance, and delivery performance.

Experience & Qualifications

• 12–15+ years of experience in IT Governance, PMO, or Portfolio Management.

• Telecom or regulated industry experience is mandatory.

• Strong hands-on experience with Saudi regulations:

  • CST, NCA, SDAIA

• Proven experience in IT procurement and vendor management.

• Hands-on experience with RFI/RFQ/RFP processes and contracting.

• Certifications required:

  • PMP / PRINCE2 / MSP

  • SAFe or equivalent Agile governance certification

Key Skills & Competencies

• Enterprise IT governance design and implementation

• Portfolio and financial governance

• Regulatory compliance integration

• Executive stakeholder management

• Procurement planning and governance

• Vendor evaluation and onboarding

• Contract lifecycle management

• Compliance and audit readiness

• Exposure to telecom systems, OSS/BSS, or digital platforms

Success Indicators (High-Level)

• Fully operational EPMO with clear decision rights and controls

• Regulatory-compliant governance embedded across IT lifecycle

• Improved portfolio visibility, predictability, and financial discipline

• Standardized procurement and vendor governance across IT