PMO Manager

Cornerstone Global Partners (CGP Group); Saudi Arabia; Remote; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Global Partners (CGP Group) is seeking a Senior PMO Manager for an operational readiness programme in the energy sector in Saudi Arabia. The role is permanent with start as soon as possible, acting as the central interface between the client, stakeholders and delivery teams to ensure alignment of schedules and milestones.

The successful candidate will bring PMO leadership at a senior project management level, experience coordinating multiple stakeholders on complex projects, and

Qualifications

• Strong PMO experience, operating at Senior Project Manager level.
• Proven track record coordinating multiple stakeholders, schedules and priorities on complex projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Practical, hands-on approach to managing project interfaces.
• Background in construction, infrastructure, energy or utilities.
• Willingness to be based in a remote area.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate client and stakeholder interfaces to drive operational readiness.
• Align stakeholder schedules, delivery activities and key milestones.
• Keep coordination running across the parties involved in delivering the programme.
• Report progress and delivery alignment to the project management and project controls teams.
• Work closely with the wider delivery team to keep the programme on track against critical deadlines.

Skills

PMO experience

Senior Project Manager

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Job description

Senior PMO Manager – Operational Readiness (Energy)

Saudi Arabia | Permanent | Start: ASAP

About The Opportunity

We’re partnering with a Global Tier 1 Engineering Consultancy to appoint a Senior PMO Manager for a high-profile operational readiness programme in the energy and utilities sector.

This is a permanent role on a long-term project running. You will be the central interface between the client, its stakeholders and the consultancy’s delivery team, making sure schedules, activities and milestones stay aligned across all parties.

This role suits a strong, hands-on Senior Project Manager with real PMO experience who enjoys coordination and stakeholder management. It is not a Director-level position. You’ll be supported by an experienced Project Director and a dedicated team including a Project Manager, Scheduler and Risk Analyst.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate client and stakeholder interfaces to drive operational readiness
• Align stakeholder schedules, delivery activities and key milestones
• Keep coordination running across the parties involved in delivering the programme
• Report progress and delivery alignment to the project management and project controls teams
• Work closely with the wider delivery team to keep the programme on track against critical deadlines

What We’re Looking For

• Strong PMO experience, operating at Senior Project Manager level
• A proven track record of coordinating multiple stakeholders, schedules and priorities on complex projects
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A practical, hands-on approach to managing project interfaces
• A background in construction, infrastructure, energy or utilities
• Willingness to be based in remote area.

Highly advantageous

• Energy, power or utilities sector experience
• A consultancy or PMC background
• Exposure to operational readiness or regulatory and licensing-driven programmes