Project Manager – PMO (Immediate Start, Arabic Speaker)

At Faithful Executive, we pride ourselves on connecting exceptional talent with outstanding opportunities across the Middle East region. Our commitment to excellence and innovation sets us apart in the recruitment landscape. We are currently recruiting on behalf of a confidential, government-related entity in Dubai, recognized for leading high-impact initiatives in business strategy, governance, and national development. This organization manages non-technical, executive-level projects, with a strong focus on business model innovation and strategic transformation. ⚠️ Please note: This is not an IT or technical PMO role. The focus is entirely on business-led, non-technical projects tied to executive and board-level mandates. Position: Project Manager – PMO Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Contract Type: 6-12 months Start date: ASAP Key Responsibilities: • Lead and manage a centralized PMO focused on governance, standardization, and alignment with strategic business objectives. • Oversee a portfolio of 10–15 strategic projects related to business transformation and executive mandates. • Serve as a primary liaison between senior leadership, board members, and operational teams to ensure project progress and alignment. • Report on project portfolio performance, timelines, risks, and issues to senior management. • Develop and improve PMO governance frameworks, strategic project plans, and reporting tools. • Coordinate with external consultants by defining scopes and monitoring progress from project start to delivery. • Facilitate strategic planning sessions with internal stakeholders, clarifying objectives, budgets, and deliverables. • Manage RFP processes and consulting engagements to ensure effectiveness and alignment. • Maintain clear communication and strong stakeholder engagement across all organizational levels throughout project lifecycles. Qualifications: • Immediate availability • Minimum 5 years of experience in PMO leadership or strategic project management in corporate, government, or consulting environments (non-IT). • PMP certification to ensure strong project management discipline. • Proven ability to manage complex strategic portfolios with measurable business outcomes. • Strong experience interacting with senior executives, board members, and managing external consultants. • Fluency in Arabic and English (mandatory). • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or Business Administration ; MBA highly preferred. • Experience in business model innovation and government-related projects will be highly advantageous. • Strong communication, stakeholder management, and strategic planning skills. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, please reach out to us at [email protected]. Join us in shaping the future of talent in the Middle East! #PMO #ProjectManagement #DubaiJobs #Strategy #CorporateGovernance #FaithfulExecutive #TalentMENA Show more Show less

Immediate availability; Minimum 5 years of experience in PMO leadership or strategic project management in corporate, government, or consulting environments (non-IT); PMP certification; Proven ability to manage complex strategic portfolios with measurable business outcomes; Strong experience interacting with senior executives, board members, and managing external consultants; Fluency in Arabic and English (mandatory); Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or Business Administration; MBA highly preferred; Experience in business model innovation and government-related projects will be highly advantageous.

Lead and manage a centralized PMO focused on governance, standardization, and alignment with strategic business objectives; Oversee a portfolio of 10–15 strategic projects related to business transformation and executive mandates; Serve as a primary liaison between senior leadership, board members, and operational teams to ensure project progress and alignment; Report on project portfolio performance, timelines, risks, and issues to senior management; Develop and improve PMO governance frameworks, strategic project plans, and reporting tools; Coordinate with external consultants by defining scopes and monitoring progress from project start to delivery; Facilitate strategic planning sessions with internal stakeholders, clarifying objectives, budgets, and deliverables; Manage RFP processes and consulting engagements to ensure effectiveness and alignment; Maintain clear communication and strong stakeholder engagement across all organizational levels throughout project lifecycles.