Performance Management Manager

aramco digital; Dammam; On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Saudi Arabia seeks a Performance Management Manager to oversee governance and performance tracking across strategic initiatives. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and over 8 years of experience in portfolio management or enterprise PMO. This role demands strong analytical skills and proficiency in reporting tools, whilst supporting executive-level insights for informed decision-making.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in enterprise PMO or strategic program delivery.
• Experience leading transformation initiatives preferred.
• Familiarity with annual planning and budgeting cycles is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Drive program and portfolio management frameworks for DBS initiatives.
• Monitor and report on initiative health including risks and value realization.
• Facilitate monthly portfolio governance meetings with leadership.

Skills

Performance tracking

Strategic alignment

Portfolio management

Governance frameworks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in IT

Tools

Jira

MS Project

Power BI

Smartsheet

Job description

The Performance Management Manager is responsible for leading program and portfolio governance across the DBS organization. This role oversees performance tracking, reporting, and strategic alignment of initiatives to ensure delivery on DBS’s business objectives. The Manager works closely with vertical leads, initiative owners, and senior leadership to monitor initiative health, drive governance reviews, and provide executive-level insights that enable informed decision-making and value realization.

Responsibilities:

• Drive program and portfolio management frameworks for all DBS strategic initiatives.
• Monitor and report on initiative health, including scope, timeline, budget, risks, and value realization.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, KPIs, and executive portfolio summaries to support strategic planning.
• Facilitate monthly portfolio governance meetings with vertical leaders and DBS executive leadership.
• Ensure alignment of portfolio activities with DBS’s annual business plan and long-term strategic goals.
• Coordinate with initiative owners, PMOs, and performance leads to track progress and resolve issues.
• Support the preparation of board-level insights, performance reports, and strategic presentations.
• Identify risks, interdependencies, and resource conflicts across initiatives, escalating where necessary.
• Champion portfolio optimization by advising on prioritization based on business impact and capacity.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, IT, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in enterprise PMO, portfolio management, or strategic program delivery roles.

• Preferred Qualifications (Good to Have):
• PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, or SAFe Program Consultant certification.
• Strong command of reporting and tracking tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project, Power BI, or Smartsheet).
• Experience supporting or leading transformation initiatives in a digital, consulting, or IT environment.
• Familiarity with annual planning, budgeting cycles, and governance frameworks is a plus.