Senior Project Manager - Transformation

Qataryello; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a well-established family group in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province, seeks a Senior Project Manager - Transformation to drive enterprise-wide transformation initiatives. You will partner with senior leaders to deliver departmental programs, establish PMO governance, and provide executive-level reporting and dashboards.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years of PMO experience, PMP preferred, and a proven ability to translate strategy into roadmaps.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• PMP certification highly preferred.
• 8+ years of project management/PMO experience.
• Experience in large, complex organisations.
• Expert in PMO governance, planning, tracking, and executive reporting.
• Strong capability in project planning and scheduling, translating strategy into roadmaps, milestones, and actionable plans.
• Skilled in executive reporting and dashboarding.
• Highly proactive, demonstrating initiative and forward-thinking problem anticipation.
• Skilled in conflict resolution and negotiation, balancing competing priorities and stakeholder interests.
• Confident and impactful presenter, capable of delivering clear, concise narratives to senior leadership.
• Excellent collaborator and communicator - able to influence, align, and engage stakeholders across all organisational levels.
• Based in/willing to relocate to the Eastern Province in Saudi Arabia (Dammam/Khobar).

Responsibilities

• Enable business transformation agendas by partnering with senior leaders.
• Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, driving cross-functional alignment and execution excellence.
• Establish best-in-class PMO governance, ensuring disciplined delivery and consistent program oversight.
• Lead performance tracking and reporting across projects and initiatives, converting data into meaningful insights for executive decision-making.
• Drive structured governance through high-impact forums that foster accountability and accelerate outcomes.
• Anticipate and navigate risks and delivery challenges, maintaining momentum across complex initiatives.
• Provide clear, timely escalation and resolution pathways, safeguarding program delivery and business value.
• Champion continuous improvement, driving innovation and PMO maturity.

Skills

PMO governance

Project planning

Executive reporting

Dashboarding

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

PMP certification

Job description

Our client is a well-established family group based in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. They are currently going through an enterprise-wide transformation, and the Senior Project Manager - Transformation will be instrumental in achieving business objectives.

The Senior Project Manager - Transformation will:

• Enable business transformation agendas by partnering with senior leaders to deliver impactful departmental initiatives
• Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, driving cross-functional alignment and execution excellence
• Establish best-in-class PMO governance, ensuring disciplined delivery and consistent program oversight
• Lead performance tracking and reporting across projects and initiatives , converting data into meaningful insights for executive decision-making
• Drive structured governance through high-impact forums that foster accountability and accelerate outcomes
• Anticipate and navigate risks and delivery challenges, maintaining momentum across complex initiatives
• Provide clear, timely escalation and resolution pathways, safeguarding program delivery and business value
• Champion continuous improvement, driving innovation and PMO maturity

The Senior Project Manager - Transformation must be/have:

• A Bachelor\'s degree in a relevant field of study
• PMP certification is highly preferred
• 8+ years of relevant experience in project management/PMO
• Previously worked in large, complex organisations
• Expert in PMO governance, planning, tracking, and executive reporting
• Strong capability in project planning and scheduling, translating strategy into roadmaps, milestones, and actionable plans
• Skilled in executive reporting and dashboarding
• Highly proactive, demonstrating initiative and forward-thinking problem anticipation
• Skilled in conflict resolution and negotiation, balancing competing priorities and stakeholder interests
• Confident and impactful presenter, capable of delivering clear, concise narratives to senior leadership
• Excellent collaborator and communicator - able to influence, align, and engage stakeholders across all organisational levels
• Based in/willing to relocate to the Eastern Province in Saudi Arabia (Dammam/Khobar)