PMO Director - Contracting | Saudi Arabia

RAWAJ; Dammam; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the construction sector is seeking a PMO Director to lead their Project Management Office. This strategic role involves standardizing project delivery, ensuring operational control, and enhancing transparency across complex, government-funded infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project management, particularly in the construction or infrastructure sectors, and will be proficient in Oracle NetSuite. If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for excellence and compliance, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project management or PMO leadership.
• Strong understanding of project governance and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the PMO with a focus on project governance and execution.
• Oversee project planning, scheduling, cost control, and risk management.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Risk Management

Cost Control

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Tools

Oracle NetSuite Projects Module

Job description

Leverage your abilities and join the dynamic team of a leading company specializing in the Construction industry in Saudi Arabia.

The PMO Director will lead and manage the Project Management Office (PMO) with a strong focus on execution, advisory support, project governance, and compliance. This strategic leadership role is essential to standardizing project delivery, ensuring operational control, and enabling transparency across complex, government-funded infrastructure projects.

Key Accountabilities

• Establish and enforce standardized project management methodologies, templates, and controls.
• Oversee project planning, scheduling, cost control, risk tracking, and change control.
• Monitor project health using KPIs, dashboards, audits, and milestone reviews.
• Ensure full compliance with contract terms, internal policies, and government standards.
• Lead the implementation and optimization of Oracle NetSuite Project Module.
• Maintain real-time, integrated project data to support forecasting and performance reporting.
• Build and lead a multidisciplinary PMO team including planners, cost controllers, and compliance staff.
• Define clear roles, workflows, and accountability across PMO functions.
• Develop training and coaching programs for engineers and project managers.
• Lead internal audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Cultivate a culture of excellence and standardized delivery practices.
• Act as the main liaison between the PMO and internal departments (Finance, Procurement, Engineering, HR).
• Engage with government stakeholders and consultants to ensure compliance and alignment.
• Provide executive-level reporting on project risks, progress, and strategic decisions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management or PMO leadership.
• Contractor-side experience is required.
• Construction/infrastructure sector experience, ideally with government-funded projects.
• Deep understanding of project governance, cost control, scheduling, risk, and compliance.
• Proficiency in Oracle NetSuite Projects Module (or similar ERP/project systems).
• PMP, PgMP, or other relevant certifications are a strong advantage.
• Strong leadership, communication, and execution-driven mindset.