# Director Project Management Office — Confidential Government

Canonical: https://jobxdubai.com/jobs/li-4479293534-director-project-management-office
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Type: full_time · Level: lead
Monthly salary: AED 14,700 to 24,500 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-10-14
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## Description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the PMO framework, governance, methodologies, policies, and standards.

• Oversee the organization’s portfolio of strategic projects and initiatives.

• Ensure projects are aligned with corporate strategy, priorities, and approved business plans.

• Establish project prioritization, stage-gate, reporting, and escalation mechanisms.

• Monitor project performance including scope, schedule, budget, risks, dependencies, and benefits realization.

• Provide executive management with consolidated dashboards, progress reports, and recommendations.

• Identify project risks, delays, and critical issues and drive corrective actions with relevant stakeholders.

• Support project owners and managers in developing project plans, business cases, milestones, and KPIs.

• Manage interdependencies across projects, functions, and subsidiaries.

• Ensure appropriate resource planning and allocation across the project portfolio.

• Lead project governance meetings and executive project reviews.

• Drive continuous improvement in project management capabilities and organizational project maturity.

• Manage and develop the PMO team and ensure consistent application of project management standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.

• PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent professional certification preferred.

• +10 years of relevant experience, including significant experience managing complex projects or project portfolios.

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## Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred. PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent professional certification preferred. +10 years of relevant experience, including significant experience managing complex projects or project portfolios.

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