Director - PMO Setup and Governance Lead

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. Job Description: Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Director – PMO Setup and Governance Lead to join our team! In this role, you will be seconded to a major governmental entity to help them establish and govern their PMO. What You'll Be Doing: - Define the required PMO model and implementation roadmap by assessing the client's needs and maturity. - Establish the PMO vision, mandate, organizational structure, and operating model. - Define project, programme, and portfolio governance requirements. - Standardize project management methodologies, procedures, templates, and controls. - Establish integrated planning, cost management, risk, change, reporting, and assurance processes. - Provide executives with reliable performance information and early warnings. - Establish a scalable PMO capable of supporting the organization’s current and future project portfolio. - The successful candidate should be expected to produce, approve, or oversee the following deliverables: - Initial Mobilization Deliverables- PMO Charter. - PMO Vision and Objectives. - PMO Operating Model. - PMO Organization Structure. - PMO Mobilization Plan. - Governance Map. - Decision Rights Matrix. - Project and Programme Classification Model. - PMO Gap Analysis. - Management Framework Deliverables- Project Management Framework. - Stage-Gate Framework. - Project Execution Plan Template. - Cost Management Procedure. - Risk and Opportunity Management Procedure. - Change-Control Procedure. - Reporting and Dashboarding Standard. - Project Closure and Benefits-Realization Procedure. What Required Skills You'll Bring: - Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline from a recognized university. - At least 20 years of professional experience - Proven experience in infrastructure, master planning, and road design management. - Proven experience working within or establishing a Project Management Office (PMO). - Experience on projects in the Middle East preferred. - Arabic speakers preferred as the role involves regular interaction with government stakeholders. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information. We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY! Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline from a recognized university. At least 20 years of professional experience. Proven experience in infrastructure, master planning, and road design management. Proven experience working within or establishing a Project Management Office (PMO). Experience on projects in the Middle East preferred. Arabic speakers preferred as the role involves regular interaction with government stakeholders.

Define the required PMO model and implementation roadmap by assessing the client's needs and maturity. Establish the PMO vision, mandate, organizational structure, and operating model. Define project, programme, and portfolio governance requirements. Standardize project management methodologies, procedures, templates, and controls. Establish integrated planning, cost management, risk, change, reporting, and assurance processes. Provide executives with reliable performance information and early warnings. Establish a scalable PMO capable of supporting the organization’s current and future project portfolio. Deliverables include PMO Charter, PMO Vision and Objectives, PMO Operating Model, PMO Organization Structure, PMO Mobilization Plan, Governance Map, Decision Rights Matrix, Project and Programme Classification Model, PMO Gap Analysis, Project Management Framework, Stage-Gate Framework, Project Execution Plan Template, Cost Management Procedure, Risk and Opportunity Management Procedure, Change-Control Procedure, Reporting and Dashboarding Standard, Project Closure and Benefits-Realization Procedure.