PMO Manager

Overview

A prominent semi-government organization in Riyadh is looking for an experienced PMO Manager to support a strategic national transformation program. This role offers the chance to contribute to a large-scale, multi-year initiative designed to improve project governance, organizational performance, compliance, and continuous improvement within a government setting.

Working within the Project Management Office, you will partner with senior stakeholders to strengthen governance practices, evaluate organizational performance, refine processes, and help drive the delivery of key strategic initiatives.

This position is a 24-month fixed-term contract.

Job Purpose

The PMO Manager will be responsible for overseeing the evaluation and ongoing enhancement of PMO governance, organizational performance, compliance, and project delivery practices. The role includes making strategic recommendations, carrying out performance reviews, identifying improvement areas, and supporting long-term governance excellence across a national transformation program.

Key Accountabilities

• Carry out regular reviews of project performance against approved plans and objectives.
• Examine project and operational KPIs to spot trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare executive-level reports and performance insights to support decision-making.
• Review adherence to governance frameworks, policies, and project management procedures.
• Detect process weaknesses, governance risks, and areas where corrective action is needed.
• Maintain governance observations and propose practical improvement actions.
• Refine PMO methods, procedures, templates, and governance documentation.
• Assess digital workflows and automation effectiveness to improve operational efficiency.
• Identify process constraints and recommend optimization measures.
• Evaluate stakeholder satisfaction and the effectiveness of project governance.
• Support knowledge transfer efforts and capability-building across the organization.
• Review the technical and financial performance of active projects and highlight areas for enhancement.

Qualifications and Experience

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in business administration, project management, engineering, management, or a related field. A master’s degree, preferably an MBA, is an added advantage.

Candidates should have at least 7 years of relevant experience in PMO, project management, governance, organizational performance, or management consulting.

Employment Type

This is a 24-month fixed-term contract position.