Project Management Office (PMO) Manager

Saudi Credit Bureau - SIMAH; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Management Officer to lead the implementation of effective project management standards. This role involves overseeing the successful delivery of programs, managing relationships with key stakeholders, and ensuring adherence to best practices. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in program and project management, coupled with a Bachelor's degree and relevant certifications. Join a dynamic team focused on innovation and excellence, where your contributions will directly impact the organization's strategic objectives and member outcomes.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of relevant experience in program and project management.
• Advanced English proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of programs and projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Provide management information to support decision-making and track project performance.

Skills

Program Management

Project Management

Strategic Alignment

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional certificate (PgMP, PMP, APM, MSP)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

MS Project

Enterprise Project Management Tools

Job description

JOB PURPOSE / ROLE:

Responsible for managing the definition and maintenance of the standards of project management and process. Manage the Support of the successful delivery of programs undertaken by SIMAH through effective facilitation, tracking and reporting. Manage the Assist with advising managers and teams on the best use of project management disciplines and Approaches and act as the first point of contact for any program/project management queries within SIMAH. Manage the Contribution to the development and delivery of overall strategy, marketplace and Member outcomes, innovation and cultural development.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Strategic

• Contributes to the development of SIMAH's strategic and leadership.

Policies, Processes & Procedures

• Follows all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.

Day-to-day operations

• Follows the day-to-day operations related to own job to ensure continuity of work.

Job Specific Accountabilities

• Manage the Provider of appropriate management information to the Head of Strategic Planning & PMO, in order to support effective decision-making, through the intelligent interpretation of activity-level status reports and creation of summarized executive reports and dashboard to be presented to senior committee members and SIMAH leadership.
• Manage and continually improve SIMAH's project management framework/ processes in line with industry best practices to provide an efficient, high quality, and cost effective project management function.
• Manage the Participate in post program evaluations and take ownership for data collected to ensure learning is shared throughout the program management team.
• Manage the Support in tracking and monitoring the progress of programs and projects.
• Manage the Ensure of applying the concept of project management within SIMAH through suitable channels / tools.
• Actively manage relationships with diverse key internal stakeholders to ensure understanding and commitment to program objectives, and development and refinement of program deliverables.
• Manage the Ensure that the PMO establishes and maintains a good working relationship with all relevant functions within the SIMAH and throughout the SIMAH as a whole.
• Manage the Work closely with all departments to ensure proper resourcing and support is provided to the program/project management teams to ensure effective projects delivery.
• Manage the Represent of the department and participate in relevant meetings as requested by the department Head.
• Manage the Provides of technical advice, inputs and recommendations to projects teams.
• Manage the section annual plan and monitors and report on the plan's execution. Participates in the development of the department annual plan.

Project execution

• Manage the Works closely with internal stakeholders and/or external consultants / vendors to ensure a successful execution of the assigned project(s).
• Acts as the liaison between internal and external stakeholders providing support and clarification whenever required, in order to ensure that there is alignment regarding the project status, results and next steps.
• Manage the Monitors the execution process of the projects and the achievement of set KPIs and milestones, identifying and informing for areas of considerations or risks, so as to support the realisation of project's objectives and overcome of potential obstacles.
• Manage the Monitors that execution is at all times within stated timelines, quality and budgets.
• Manage the Ensures that all processes and procedures are followed during the development, testing and approval of deliverables, so as the project outcome meet the business requirements and needs.
• Manage the Informs project team and executives upon reaching important project milestones and shares case studies based on project lessons learnt in order to support knowledge sharing.
• Manage the Monitors the project execution process of all projects in SIMAH and develops analytical reporting, in order to inform management regarding the current and future status of SIMAH's project initiatives.

People Management

• Ensures subordinates have clear objectives, regular performance feedback sessions, formal annual appraisals, and individual development plans, with particular emphasis on the development of talented Saudi national staff.

Continuous Improvement

• Manage in overseeing the overall PMO activities within SIMAH and continuing the progress within the department.
• Manage the Assess periodically the Subordinates relation processes and ensure the complete processes.

Reporting

• Manage in the preparation of timely and accurate reports of SIMAH to meet company and department requirements, policies, and standards.

Safety, Quality & Environment

• Complies with all relevant safety, quality and environmental management policies, procedures, and controls to ensure a healthy and safe work environment.

Related Assignments

• Performs other related duties or assignments as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Economics, Management or equivalent.
• Professional certificate - Preferrable (PgMP, PMP, APM, MSP, etc.).

Minimum Experience:

• 6 - 8 years of relevant experience.

Language:

• English: Advanced.

Soft skills & Technical Knowledge areas:

• Experience in program and project management.
• Experience in strategic alignment and benefit management.
• Experience in a program or project office environment including familiarity with best practice project governance.
• Experience in implementing and utilizing an enterprise project management tools.
• Experience in risk, issue and scope management.
• Experience in tracking project performance and advanced use of MS project for project/program/portfolio cost and benefit analysis.
• A track record of management and achieving results in past employment at operational levels.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite Excel, PowerPoint, MS project.

Core Competencies:

• Communication & Openness: Openly & proactively sharing relevant knowledge, information & understanding with others. Using written & spoken word to share or collect information & exchange ideas.
• Integrity, Trust & Ethics: Behaving in an honest, fair & ethical manner. Showing consistency with SIMAH's values in words & actions.
• Teamworking & Cooperation: Working cooperatively with others from across departments towards the achievement of SIMAH's strategic goals.