Chief Specialist - Project Portfolio Management

Beginning of the main content section.Return to the home pagePrintable Format Job Description - Chief Specialist - Project Portfolio Management (26000375)Job Description Chief Specialist - Project Portfolio Management - (26000375) Job Description Job PurposeDeliver Authority-level Project Portfolio Management (PPM) by developing portfolio systems, prioritizing budgets and benefits, advancing Enterprise Project Management (EPM) practices, and building maturity, knowledge, and frameworks across RTA projects.Roles and Responsibilities· Develop the PPM system; define portfolio priorities and benefits; coordinate implementation; issue periodic Authority-wide reports.· Prioritize and evaluate project budgets using sub-portfolio recommendations; update the approved project list per developments.· Manage and develop the EPM System to align with best practices, review project information and plans per approved procedures.· Lead and develop the portfolio management team to deliver portfolio governance, improvements, and implementation outcomes.· Prepare and apply for RTA’s international project management contributions.· Develop and update mechanisms to determine project benefits, set measurement areas and targets, and link to the strategic plan Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Operations· Follow up on project performance and compile the comprehensive quarterly projectperformance report with the concerned departments.· Report benefits-measurement results with institutions and sectors per approved periodicity.· Submit periodic reports on the annual project budget to concerned authorities per approved policies and procedures.· Study off-cycle project submissions and provide recommendations to concerned authorities per adopted procedures.· Review consultant-appointment applications for studies; ensure alignment with directives, objectives, and the strategic plan; recommend approval or rejection.· Provide support on executive plans; review and ensure alignment with the strategic plan.· Participate in Program and Project Management maturity assessment activities. Product / Process Improvement· Prepare and operate a project program management system linking portfolio and project management; coordinate policies, processes, systems, and follow-up Authority-wide.· Conduct Knowledge Management (KM) sessions; disseminate portfolio/benefits/system awareness on an ongoing basis.· Prepare and conduct the PPM Section Assessment Framework; prepare frameworks for selection and assessment of main Organizational Project Management (OPM) roles.· Prepare and analyse OPM Maturity Assessment and follow up on recommendations; review/update the Authority’s project management policy periodically. Qualifications QualificationsBachelor’s/ Master’s degree in Engineering/Project Management/Business Master’s degree in Engineering Management/ Project Management/ Business AdministrationExperience 9+ years in case of Master’s degree (11+ years in case of Bachelor’s degree) Job Category: Project ManagementAdvertiser: Roads and Transport AuthorityDepartment: Strategic PlanningEducational-level: BachelorRequired Nationality: All Nationalities (Priority for UAE National) Suitable for people with determination: NoMonthly Salary: UnspecifiedSchedule-Time: Full timeJob Posting: 19/08/2026Unposting Date: 18/09/2026

Bachelor’s/ Master’s degree in Engineering/Project Management/Business Master’s degree in Engineering Management/ Project Management/ Business Administration. 9+ years of experience in project management if holding a Master’s degree; 11+ years if holding a Bachelor’s degree.

Deliver Authority-level Project Portfolio Management (PPM) by developing portfolio systems, prioritizing budgets and benefits, advancing Enterprise Project Management (EPM) practices, and building maturity, knowledge, and frameworks across RTA projects. Develop the PPM system; define portfolio priorities and benefits; coordinate implementation; issue periodic Authority-wide reports. Prioritize and evaluate project budgets using sub-portfolio recommendations; update the approved project list per developments. Manage and develop the EPM System to align with best practices, review project information and plans per approved procedures. Lead and develop the portfolio management team to deliver portfolio governance, improvements, and implementation outcomes. Prepare and apply for RTA’s international project management contributions. Develop and update mechanisms to determine project benefits, set measurement areas and targets, and link to the strategic plan Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Operations: Follow up on project performance and compile the comprehensive quarterly project performance report with the concerned departments. Report benefits-measurement results with institutions and sectors per approved periodicity. Submit periodic reports on the annual project budget to concerned authorities per approved policies and procedures. Study off-cycle project submissions and provide recommendations to concerned authorities per adopted procedures. Review consultant-appointment applications for studies; ensure alignment with directives, objectives, and the strategic plan; recommend approval or rejection. Provide support on executive plans; review and ensure alignment with the strategic plan. Participate in Program and Project Management maturity assessment activities. Product / Process Improvement: Prepare and operate a project program management system linking portfolio and project management; coordinate policies, processes, systems, and follow-up Authority-wide. Conduct Knowledge Management (KM) sessions; disseminate portfolio/benefits/system awareness on an ongoing basis. Prepare and conduct the PPM Section Assessment Framework; prepare frameworks for selection and assessment of main Organizational Project Management (OPM) roles. Prepare and analyse OPM Maturity Assessment and follow up on recommendations; review/update the Authority’s project management policy periodically.