PMO Director - Retail | Saudi Arabia

Overview

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• Lead and manage the Project Management Office (PMO) across the organization.
• Establish project governance frameworks, standards, methodologies, and best practices.
• Oversee the planning, execution, monitoring, and successful delivery of strategic and operational projects.
• Partner with executive leadership to translate business strategy into actionable programs and initiatives.
• Manage a portfolio of projects across retail operations, e-commerce, supply chain, commercial, technology, and support functions.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, budget, and quality standards.
• Monitor project performance, milestones, risks, dependencies, and resource allocation.
• Prepare executive dashboards, project status reports, presentations, and performance metrics for senior leadership and board-level reviews.
• Facilitate executive steering committees, project review meetings, and governance forums.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration and ensure alignment between business units and project teams.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation plans to ensure successful outcomes.
• Lead change management initiatives and support organizational transformation programs.
• Manage PMO budgets, resource planning, and project prioritization activities.
• Coach and develop project managers and PMO team members to enhance project delivery capabilities.
• Ensure continuous improvement of project management processes and tools.
• Support business expansion, digital transformation, omnichannel, and operational excellence initiatives within the retail environment.

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• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, Management, or a related field.
• PMP, PRINCE2, PgMP, PMI-ACP, or equivalent project management certification is highly preferred.
• 10+ years of project management experience, including leadership of large-scale cross-functional programs.
• Proven experience leading a PMO function within the retail, e-commerce, FMCG, or consumer-focused industry.
• Strong experience managing enterprise-wide transformation, operational improvement, and strategic initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to work closely with CEOs, C-level executives, and senior leadership teams.
• Extensive experience in project governance, portfolio management, and executive reporting.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, frameworks, and delivery models.
• Excellent stakeholder management, leadership, communication, and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in fast-paced environments.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) and project management tools.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.