PMO Digital Lead

About KBR Saudi Arabia and the Project

KBR Saudi Arabia is engaged in a major infrastructure program for a mixed-use development in Riyadh. This project aims to establish a global landmark recognized for its unique vision and position as an authentic destination, creating a distinct, self-sustaining community with several iconic assets. KBR provides PMO services, enterprise-level governance, assurance, integration, and performance oversight across all projects and programs within this development.

The Role of PMO Digital Lead

The PMO Digital Lead, reporting to the Project Controls Director, is responsible for driving digital transformation within the PMO, focusing on governance and data-driven delivery. This full-time role involves providing oversight of Project Management Consultants (PMCs) and implementing the integration of digital tools, analytics, and PMO best practices. The objective is to support the control and reporting of performance across quality, schedule, cost, and safety, coupled with robust risk management. The PMO Digital Lead also ensures the integration of digital systems and tools to establish a single source of truth for project data.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a digital PMO framework in alignment with a defined digital strategy.
• Lead digital transformation initiatives across project controls, commercial, reporting, and governance functions.
• Initiate the development, enhancement, and maintenance of digital platforms, including dashboards, BIM integration, and data analytical tools.
• Establish efficiencies through data-driven analysis to enable predictive decisions linked to key success factors for delivery in quality, schedule, cost, and safety.
• Implement and manage comprehensive digital integration frameworks for the Development to ensure continuous data flow, effective decisions, and improved performance.
• Develop digital tools for expedited data acquisition for digitalized reporting of design and construction progress, including quality assurance of received data.
• Enable unified project controls through an integrated platform encompassing planning and scheduling, cost management and forecasting, risk management, change control, and document control.
• Implement advanced analytics for trend analysis, forecasting, risk prediction, mitigation planning, and the utilization of AI models for performance optimization.
• Lead the implementation of Common Data Environments (CDE), AI-enabled project insights, and deploy innovative digital solutions to enhance project efficiency and delivery outcomes.

Team Leadership and Development

• Mentor PMO and project controls teams in digital tools and methodologies.
• Build digital capability within PMO functions across various projects.
• Conduct training programs on digital tools, dashboards, and workflows.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the teams.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates for this position should possess a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in digital transformation, PMO services, or project controls, with a strong focus on digital integration and data-driven delivery. This role requires a professional capable of leading complex digital initiatives in a large-scale infrastructure program.

Work Type and Location

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will work within a dynamic environment focused on delivering a landmark development.