PMO Senior Manager (Saudi National) - Construction Consulting Firm

About This Role

We are looking for an PMO Senior Manager (Saudi National) for a Global Construction Consulting Firm based in Riyadh.

Location – Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Salary – 66,000 SAR/month

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 20 years’ experience in project management, including leadership of major government or semi-government infrastructure programs.
• Proven track record in delivering large-scale construction projects within complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Strong expertise across:
• Project controls
• Site engineering
• Contracts management
• Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
• Quality assurance
• Demonstrated experience in establishing and managing PMO frameworks and governance structures.
• Experience in financial management, cost control, and risk management at program level.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities, with experience in developing high-performing teams.
• Proven ability to engage with government entities, clients, and senior stakeholders.
• Experience in implementing continuous improvement initiatives and driving operational excellence.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Extensive international experience, with KSA exposure highly preferred. Western education background and prior experience working within
• Western markets or international project environments is strongly preferred for this E1-level role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement PMO frameworks, policies, and procedures to ensure consistent and effective project delivery.
• Establish and oversee governance structures for project planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting.
• Work closely with project management teams to enhance processes, drive efficiencies, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee project budgets, cost estimates, and financial performance, including risk-adjusted forecasting.
• Monitor project progress, evaluate performance reports, and present insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Lead stakeholder engagement, maintaining strong communication with client representatives and key partners.
• Support the development of design alternatives and project strategies to optimise delivery outcomes.
• Oversee day-to-day project operations, ensuring alignment with design specifications, client requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Direct project sequencing and execution strategies to accelerate delivery and minimise operational disruption.
• Lead resource planning and capacity management to ensure projects are adequately staffed and delivered effectively.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to project teams, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards, including the implementation of a zero-accident philosophy.

About the Role:

We are seeking for a PMO Senior Manager who will lead the establishment and execution of Project Management Office (PMO) functions across large-scale infrastructure and construction programs. Reporting to the Project Director, this role is responsible for driving governance, standardisation, and performance across all project delivery activities. This position plays a critical leadership role in ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, on time, and in alignment with strategic objectives, while embedding best-in-class project management practices, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement across the organisation.