PMO Consultant/ Manager - IT Industry - 5-Month Engagement

MENA Consultant; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is looking for an experienced PMO Consultant/Manager to enhance the PMO practices for IT projects in Riyadh. The role requires managing project lifecycles and overseeing governance processes while ensuring alignment with IT strategy. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields and fluency in Arabic and English. This is a 5-month engagement offering an opportunity to build a career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing PMO functions within the IT industry.
• Fluency in Arabic & English (written and spoken).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the operating and strengthening of the PMO function for IT initiatives.
• Develop or enhance frameworks, standards, templates, governance models.
• Maintain portfolio performance oversight, including dashboards and KPIs.
• Facilitate risk, issue, and dependency management across multiple IT projects.
• Conduct regular status updates and portfolio reviews.

Skills

Project lifecycle management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Documentation capabilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

PMO Consultant/ Manager - IT Industry - 5-Month Engagement

Riyadh, KSA

Location: Riyadh, KSA.
Project Duration: 5 months.
Working Arrangement: on-site.
Language Requirements: Fluency in Arabic & English (written and spoken).

We are seeking an experienced PMO Consultant / Manager with a strong background in IT projects. The selected consultant will support the setup, enhancement and operation of PMO practices, ensuring alignment with IT strategy, digital transformation initiatives, and enterprise standards. This role requires expertise in PMO practices, along with strong experience in the IT industry.

Key Requirements

Proven experience managing and operating PMO functions within the IT industry.

• Ability to oversee project lifecycle management, including risk, issue, and dependency tracking.

Other Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.

Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and executive reporting skills.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation capabilities.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, client-facing environment with clear ownership of deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

Support the operating and strengthening of the PMO function for IT initiatives.

• Develop or enhance frameworks, standards, templates, governance models, and delivery methodologies.

Maintain portfolio performance oversight, including dashboards, KPIs, progress tracking, and reporting.

Facilitate risk, issue, and dependency management across multiple IT projects.

Monitor adherence to governance processes, ensuring quality and timely delivery.

Conduct regular status updates, portfolio reviews, and executive-level presentation development.

Work with cross-functional teams to ensure effective stakeholder coordination.

Support capacity and resource planning across IT project portfolios.

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