Head Project Manager / Project Manager Office (PMO)

• Posting Date: 31/08/2021
• Ref: 9311
• Position: Head Project Manager / Project Manager Office (PMO)
• Location: KSA
• City: Eastern Province
• Sector: Contracting and Construction
• Years of Experience 15+ Years
• Qualification: Civil Engineering Degree
• Salary: Undisclosed
• Description:
  • Project Management Governance:
    • Establish the PMO role and operating model (e.g. centralized or decentralized, areas of focus).
    • Set standards for project management capabilities, including certifications and qualifications for Project Managers, success measurement criteria, methodologies, tools to be used, etc.
    • Create a ‘Centre of Excellence’ to nurture project management practitioners and share knowledge of industry best practices.
    • Monitor compliance with policies and standards.
  • Project Management Team Leadership:
    • Establish the PMO organization structure, hiring and managing staffing requirements in line with project objectives.
    • Oversee the delegation of work to Project Managers, Program Managers and Business Analysts.
    • Set annual performance targets for individuals and the team and conduct performance reviews.
  • Project Tracking & Monitoring:
    • Track and provide project status and audit reports.
    • Manage the risk, issue and change resolution process, and work with other leaders to take corrective action as needed.
    • Oversee Project Managers for the delivery of projects/programs on time, within scope and on budget.
  • Project Prioritization
    • Provide executive leaders with the information needed to assess which proposals have the highest potential value, impact and strategic alignment.
    • Interface with executives to define project priorities and implementation opportunities and challenges, and keep them up-to-date with project risks and opportunities.
  • Knowledge, Skills & Experience (Must-haves)
    • Expert-level knowledge of project and change management and associated methodologies, techniques, processes and approaches (e.g. Project and Portfolio Management Methodology – PPM).
    • Budget, cost and profitability management skills.
    • Knowledge of resource management tools.
    • Credibility as a senior-level project leader.
    • Strategic Thinking: Ability to juggle multiple goals and deadlines in the context of the big picture.
    • Team Leadership & Development: Ability to mentor, coach and effectively transfer expertise to others.
    • Facilitation, Negotiation & Problem Resolution Skills: Ability to build a strong network and relationships at executive levels with technology and solutions, customers and vendor groups.
    • Resilience and resourcefulness.
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