Technical Manager - Project Management & Strategic Planning

surbanajurong; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Surbana Jurong invites a seasoned Technical Manager - Project Management & Strategic Planning to lead PMO operations across major infrastructure programmes in Jeddah. You will shape governance, policy development, and strategic portfolios while driving performance through dashboards and reports.

The role requires 15+ years in PMO, capital portfolio management, and engineering disciplines, with hands-on experience in EPM tools and delivering complex projects in a global consulting environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in PMO, capital portfolio management, or related roles.
• Experience in PMO operations and governance.
• Experience in developing policies, procedures, and processes for project management.
• Experience in strategic planning and capital portfolio management.
• Experience preparing project performance reports and KPIs.
• Experience using Enterprise Project Management (EPM) software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate PMO operations within a PMO environment.
• Develop and review project management policies, procedures, and governance.
• Support strategic planning and management of capital portfolios.
• Monitor project and portfolio performance against objectives and schedules.
• Prepare and analyse reports, KPIs, and dashboards.
• Oversee implementation of PM systems and EPM tools.
• Coordinate project data and reporting across programmes.

Skills

PMO operations

Strategic planning

Portfolio reporting

KPI dashboards

Enterprise Project Management (EPM)

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Enterprise Project Management (EPM) software

Job description

Delivering world-class infrastructure, buildings, and environmental solutions

Be part of shaping our business and driving innovation initiatives

About SJ Group:

Surbana Jurong Group is a leading global urban, infrastructure, and managed services consulting firm. With a strong presence across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and beyond, we deliver integrated solutions across the entire project lifecycle-from planning and design to delivery and asset management.

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced Technical Manager - Project Management & Strategic Planning to support the management of major infrastructure programmes and capital portfolios. The role combines project management operations, PMO governance, strategic planning, performance monitoring, and portfolio reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate project management operations within a PMO environment.


• Develop, review, and improve project management policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.


• Support strategic planning and the management of capital project portfolios.


• Monitor project and portfolio performance against strategic objectives, schedules, and delivery targets.


• Prepare and analyse project performance reports, KPIs, and management dashboards.


• Oversee the implementation of project management systems and Enterprise Project Management (EPM) tools.


• Coordinate project data, reporting processes, and performance monitoring across infrastructure programmes.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline.


• Minimum 15 years of experience in project management operations, PMO, strategic planning, or capital portfolio management.


• Demonstrated experience in PMO operations and project management governance.


• Experience developing and reviewing project management policies, procedures, and processes.


• Experience in strategic planning and capital portfolio management.


• Experience preparing and analysing project performance reports, KPIs, and management dashboards.


• Experience using Enterprise Project Management (EPM) software.

Why Join SJ?

Join a global, multidisciplinary consultancy shaping sustainable, people-centric environments across 40+ countries. Work alongside world-class teams and contribute to major infrastructure programmes and strategic development initiatives.

All recruitment activities are handled by our internal Talent Acquisition Team, and this role currently does not require agency input.

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!