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About the Role

EjadTech is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Director Project Management Office (PMO) to lead its PMO operations. This pivotal role is responsible for establishing and driving the organization's project management governance, portfolio management, and project delivery excellence across technology and consulting services. The Director PMO will ensure that all project investments are strategically aligned with EjadTech's objectives, maintaining high standards of execution, operational efficiency, and client satisfaction. This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and lead the PMO vision, strategy, and operating model in alignment with EjadTech's organizational goals.
• Establish and implement enterprise-wide project governance frameworks, methodologies, policies, and standards.
• Drive PMO maturity and champion continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
• Oversee the planning, prioritization, and resource allocation for the entire project portfolio.
• Ensure robust alignment between business objectives, project investments, and successful delivery outcomes.
• Provide executive leadership with comprehensive portfolio insights, strategic recommendations, and performance reporting.
• Direct and oversee the full portfolio of technology and consulting projects, ensuring successful execution within approved scope, budget, timelines, and quality expectations.
• Monitor portfolio health, project performance, risks, dependencies, and resource utilization to proactively address issues.
• Govern project stage gates, approval processes, and executive decision-making to maintain project integrity.
• Ensure contractual commitments, deliverables, and client obligations are consistently fulfilled.
• Oversee project closure processes, including the issuance of completion certificates, client sign-offs, and formal handovers.
• Lead the development and implementation of PMO tools, dashboards, reporting frameworks, and key performance metrics.
• Establish portfolio management practices that support organizational growth and scalability.
• Identify and implement operational efficiencies and process improvements within the PMO and project delivery lifecycles.
• Drive organizational adoption of project management best practices and foster a culture of delivery excellence.
• Support strategic initiatives, business transformation programs, and corporate planning efforts through effective project management.
• Lead, mentor, and develop PMO managers, project managers, and delivery teams to foster professional growth and high performance.
• Build a high-performance project management culture across the organization, promoting collaboration and accountability.
• Foster strong collaboration between business units, consulting teams, technology teams, and executive leadership.
• Promote professional development and capability building within the project management community.
• Serve as the primary executive sponsor for PMO governance and portfolio oversight, ensuring strategic alignment and buy-in.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with executive leadership, clients, and strategic partners.
• Represent EjadTech in executive steering committees, governance boards, and client leadership meetings, acting as a key liaison.
• Ensure high levels of client satisfaction and contribute to the success of long-term partnerships.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) is preferred.
• PMP certification is required.
• PgMP, PMI-ACP, PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent certifications are highly preferred.
• A minimum of 15+ years of progressive project management experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in PMO leadership or executive delivery roles.
• Proven experience leading enterprise PMOs and managing large, complex technology and consulting portfolios.
• Strong understanding of governance frameworks, portfolio management principles, organizational transformation, and business strategy.

Required Skills

• Executive leadership and organizational management capabilities.
• Expertise in strategic portfolio planning and governance.
• Proficiency in financial and budget management.
• Strong capabilities in enterprise risk management.
• Skilled in resource and capacity planning.
• Experience in change management and organizational transformation initiatives.
• Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Advanced analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluency in both Arabic and English is required.

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires a seasoned professional with over 10 years of experience in project management, including significant leadership in PMO functions.