PMO Manager

Client of imploy; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of imploy is seeking an experienced PMO Manager to lead its Project Management Office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on governance, planning, execution, and delivery of strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and optimal portfolio performance.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project governance, portfolio management, resource planning, and stakeholder engagement within complex environments, with strong leadership,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in project management, program management, or PMO functions.
• At least 3 years of experience leading a PMO or managing enterprise project portfolios.
• Strong knowledge of project governance, portfolio management, budgeting, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the PMO to ensure delivery of strategic projects and programs.
• Develop governance frameworks, methodologies, policies, and best practices.
• Oversee the project portfolio ensuring alignment with objectives and strategic priorities.
• Monitor schedules, budgets, risks, resource allocation, and performance.
• Establish standards, templates, and reporting processes.
• Develop and monitor KPIs, dashboards, and executive reports.
• Identify risks and dependencies and implement mitigation strategies.
• Mentor PMs and PMO team members.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

PM certifications (PMP, PgMP, PMI-PMOCP, PRINCE2)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Jira

Azure DevOps

Monday.com

Asana

Job description

Department Project Management Office PMO Location Riyadh Saudi ArabiaEmployment Type Full-timeWork Mode On-site

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced PMO Manager to lead our Project Management Office and ensure the successful governance, planning, execution, and delivery of strategic initiatives across the organization. The successful candidate will establish project management standards, optimize portfolio performance, and provide leadership to project managers while ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with extensive experience in project governance, portfolio management, resource planning, and stakeholder engagement within complex business environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Project Management Office (PMO) to ensure the successful delivery of strategic projects and programs.
• Develop and maintain project governance frameworks, methodologies, policies, and best practices.
• Oversee the organization’s project portfolio ensuring alignment with business objectives and strategic priorities.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, risks, resource allocation, and overall performance.
• Establish project management standards, templates, and reporting processes.
• Develop and monitor project KPIs, dashboards, and executive performance reports.
• Identify project risks and dependencies and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Support project managers in planning, execution, issue resolution, and stakeholder communication.
• Facilitate portfolio review meetings and provide recommendations to executive leadership.
• Optimize project resource utilization and capacity planning across departments.
• Ensure compliance with organizational governance, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the PMO and promote project management best practices.
• Mentor, coach, and develop Project Managers and PMO team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in project management, program management, or PMO functions.
• At least 3 years of experience leading a PMO or managing enterprise project portfolios.
• Strong knowledge of project governance, portfolio management, budgeting, and risk management.
• Experience implementing PMO frameworks and organizational project management standards.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Jira, Azure DevOps, Monday.com, or Asana.
• PMP, PgMP, PMI-PMOCP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certifications are highly preferred.

Requirements

• Strong leadership, organizational, and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple strategic initiatives simultaneously.
• Experience working in Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project delivery environments.
• Fluency in English; Arabic is highly desirable.
• Saudi Nationality is required.