Transformation Manager

Confidential; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a seasoned PMO Transformation Lead to strengthen operational excellence, PMO effectiveness and organisational capability across a large-scale project environment in Saudi Arabia. The role emphasizes driving continuous improvement, governance, and development of project management processes across diverse teams.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and at least 20 years’ experience in major infrastructure or complex PMO programs, with a proven

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 20 years of experience in a project management environment on large-scale projects.
• Demonstrated experience in setting up, managing and/or running a PMO.
• Thorough knowledge and practical experience of professional project management processes and procedures.
• Strong working knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction and project start-up/set-up processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead transformation and continuous improvement initiatives across the PMO.
• Support the development, implementation and enhancement of project management processes, procedures and governance.
• Drive improvements across engineering, procurement, contracts, construction and project start-up/set-up activities.
• Assess existing processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, performance and delivery effectiveness.
• Support PMO establishment, development and ongoing operational effectiveness.
• Lead capacity-building and talent-development initiatives to strengthen organisational capability.
• Work closely with senior management and multidisciplinary teams to implement transformation initiatives.
• Provide management, supervisory and personnel administration support within the transformation function.
• Promote best practices and ensure transformation initiatives are embedded across the organisation.

Skills

PMO leadership

Process improvement

Governance

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

The position will play a key role in strengthening operational excellence, PMO effectiveness, continuous improvement and organisational capability across a large-scale project environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead transformation and continuous improvement initiatives across the PMO.
• Support the development, implementation and enhancement of project management processes, procedures and governance.
• Drive improvements across engineering, procurement, contracts, construction and project start-up/set-up activities.
• Assess existing processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, performance and delivery effectiveness.
• Support PMO establishment, development and ongoing operational effectiveness.
• Lead capacity-building and talent-development initiatives to strengthen organisational capability.
• Work closely with senior management and multidisciplinary teams to implement transformation initiatives.
• Provide management, supervisory and personnel administration support within the transformation function.
• Promote best practices and ensure transformation initiatives are embedded across the organisation.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 20 years of experience within a project management environment on large-scale projects.
• Demonstrated experience in setting up, managing and/or running a PMO.
• Thorough knowledge and practical experience of professional project management processes and procedures.
• Strong working knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction and project start-up/set-up processes.
• Proven involvement in continuous improvement, capacity building and talent development.
• Demonstrated management, supervisory and personnel administration capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working within major infrastructure, utilities, engineering or complex PMO programmes would be highly advantageous