PMO Senior Manager (Saudi National) - Construction Consulting Firm

<div><p>We are looking for an<b>PMO Senior Manager (Saudi National)</b>for a Global Construction Consulting Firm based in Riyadh.</p><p><b>Location</b>– Jeddah, Saudi Arabia</p><p><b>Salary</b>– 66,000 SAR/month</p><p><b>Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.</li><li>Minimum 20 years’ experience in project management, including leadership of major government or semi-government infrastructure programs.</li><li>Proven track record in delivering large-scale construction projects within complex, multi-stakeholder environments.</li><li>Strong expertise across:</li><li>Project controls</li><li>Site engineering</li><li>Contracts management</li><li>Health, Safety&Environment (HSE)</li><li>Quality assurance</li><li>Demonstrated experience in establishing and managing PMO frameworks and governance structures.</li><li>Experience in financial management, cost control, and risk management at program level.</li><li>Strong leadership and team management capabilities, with experience in developing high-performing teams.</li><li>Proven ability to engage with government entities, clients, and senior stakeholders.</li><li>Experience in implementing continuous improvement initiatives and driving operational excellence.</li><li>Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Extensive international experience, with KSA exposure highly preferred,<b>Western education background and prior experience working within</b></li><li><b>Western markets or international project environments is strongly preferred for this E1-level role.</b></li></ul><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Develop and implement PMO frameworks, policies, and procedures to ensure consistent and effective project delivery.</li><li>Establish and oversee governance structures for project planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting.</li><li>Work closely with project management teams to enhance processes, drive efficiencies, and support continuous improvement initiatives.</li><li>Oversee project budgets, cost estimates, and financial performance, including risk-adjusted forecasting.</li><li>Monitor project progress, evaluate performance reports, and present insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders.</li><li>Lead stakeholder engagement, maintaining strong communication with client representatives and key partners.</li><li>Support the development of design alternatives and project strategies to optimise delivery outcomes.</li><li>Oversee day-to-day project operations, ensuring alignment with design specifications, client requirements, and regulatory standards.</li><li>Direct project sequencing and execution strategies to accelerate delivery and minimise operational disruption.</li><li>Lead resource planning and capacity management to ensure projects are adequately staffed and delivered effectively.</li><li>Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to project teams, fostering a high-performance culture.</li><li>Ensure compliance with quality, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards, including the implementation of a zero-accident philosophy.</li></ul><h3>About the Role</h3><p>We are seeking for a<b>PMO Senior Manager</b>who will lead the establishment and execution of Project Management Office (PMO) functions across large-scale infrastructure and construction programs. Reporting to the Project Director, this role is responsible for driving governance, standardisation, and performance across all project delivery activities. This position plays a critical leadership role in ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, on time, and in alignment with strategic objectives, while embedding best-in-class project management practices, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement across the organisation.</p></div>#J-18808-Ljbffr