PMO Senior Expert (Arabic Speaker)
About This Role
Job Role: PMO Senior Expert Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled PMO Senior Expert to lead enterprise PMO governance, portfolio oversight, strategic project management support, and organizational transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in PMO operations, governance frameworks, executive reporting, and large-scale project environments, particularly within government or regulated sectors.
Candidates must have strong local market experience, government sector exposure, relevant certifications, and Arabic language proficiency is highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage PMO governance frameworks, methodologies, and standards
- Oversee project portfolio performance, strategic alignment, and reporting activities
- Provide executive management with portfolio dashboards, KPIs, and performance insights
- Monitor project schedules, budgets, risks, dependencies, and resource utilization
- Ensure compliance with PMO policies, governance standards, and organizational procedures
- Drive PMO process improvements, operational efficiency, and maturity initiatives
- Support enterprise transformation programs and strategic initiatives
- Conduct governance reviews, project health checks, and audit support activities
- Collaborate with senior stakeholders, business leaders, and project teams
- Mentor PMO analysts, specialists, and project management teams
- Support decision-making through data analysis and strategic recommendations
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, IT, Engineering, or related field
- 10+ years of experience in PMO, project governance, portfolio management, or enterprise project delivery
- Strong local market experience is mandatory
- Government or semi-government sector experience is required
- Arabic speaking skills are preferred/mandatory
- Strong expertise in PMO governance, portfolio management, and project lifecycle methodologies
- Experience with PMO and reporting tools such as MS Project, Primavera, Jira, Power BI, or ServiceNow
- Excellent leadership, communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage complex enterprise programs and strategic initiatives
Preferred Certifications
- PMP (Project Management Professional)
- PRINCE2 Practitioner
- PgMP / PfMP Certifications
- PMI-PMOCP or equivalent PMO certifications
- Agile / Scrum Certifications
- ITIL Certification
Preferred Experience
- Government digital transformation and strategic programs
- Enterprise PMO establishment and PMO maturity enhancement
- Large-scale portfolio and program management
- Executive-level stakeholder engagement and governance management
- Experience working in multicultural and cross-functional environments
Skills: data analysis,primavera,prince2,servicenow,portfolio management,pmo governance,jira,dashboards,stakeholder management,power bi,pmp,governance standards
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