Senior PMO Manager - Strategic Programs

About the role

A leading organization in Qatar is looking for an experienced Senior PMO Manager to set up, strengthen and drive enterprise-wide project governance, portfolio management and strategic delivery. The role suits someone who has worked in complex, matrixed organizations and can manage high-value transformation initiatives, engage executive stakeholders and grow PMO maturity.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the PMO function and oversee portfolio governance.
• Establish and implement project management frameworks, standards and methodologies.
• Monitor strategic initiatives, project performance, risks, dependencies and resource allocation.
• Prepare executive-level reporting, dashboards and portfolio reviews.
• Facilitate decision-making forums, steering committees and executive governance meetings.
• Drive cross-functional alignment and support strategic transformation programs.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, budget and quality expectations.
• Develop PMO capabilities, tools, processes and best practices.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, Finance or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in project management, portfolio management, PMO leadership or transformation roles.
• Experience leading PMOs in large multinational or Fortune 500 organizations; Fortune 500, consulting or large infrastructure, energy, aviation and technology backgrounds preferred.
• Experience supporting C-suite executives and senior leadership.
• Preferred: experience in the GCC or Middle East, and Arabic-speaking candidates strongly preferred.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of portfolio governance, project controls, risk management and reporting.
• PMP, PgMP, PMI-PMOCP, Prince2, MSP or equivalent certification preferred.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills.