Senior PMO Manager

We are looking for an experienced Senior PMO Manager to join the team on a contract basis. The ideal candidate will have strong project management office (PMO) leadership experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to establish governance, oversee project portfolios, and support successful delivery in a fast-paced environment.

• Employment Type: Contract

• Location: Riyadh

• Duration: 14 months

• Salary: To be confirmed (TBC)

• Experience Level: Senior

• Minimum Experience: 8 years

• Lead and develop PMO operations, standards, and processes to support consistent project and portfolio delivery.

• Establish and maintain project governance frameworks, methodologies, tools, and reporting requirements.

• Oversee project and portfolio plans, schedules, budgets, resources, dependencies, risks, and deliverables.

• Work with project managers, senior leadership, clients, and other stakeholders to align delivery priorities with business objectives.

• Monitor project performance and provide clear, timely reporting on progress, forecasts, risks, issues, and decisions.

• Identify delivery challenges, support corrective actions, and identify issues when appropriate.

• Support resource planning and allocation across projects, balancing capacity, priorities, and delivery requirements.

• Ensure project documentation, controls, quality standards, and change management practices are maintained.

• Lead and develop PMO team members, providing direction, coaching, and support as needed.

• Evaluate project outcomes, capture lessons learned, and recommend improvements to PMO processes and practices.

• At least 8 years of relevant project, program, portfolio, or PMO management experience.

• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

• Demonstrated experience leading PMO functions and implementing project governance, controls, and reporting frameworks.

• Experience overseeing multiple projects or programs and coordinating senior stakeholders and delivery teams.

• Strong knowledge of project planning, budgeting, resource management, risk management, and change control.

• Excellent leadership, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to communicate complex project information clearly.

• Professional conduct when representing the company.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet project requirements.

• A 14-month contract opportunity in Riyadh.

• The opportunity to lead PMO operations supporting major projects and initiatives.

• A collaborative and professional working environment.

We look forward to learning more about your PMO leadership experience and expertise.