Sr. Manager - PMO

Job DescriptionThe PMO Manager is responsible for leading, planning, and controlling the full portfolio of Capex and Non‑Capex projects for the Ras Al Khaimah Technical Operations. The role ensures effective governance, tactical implementation plan (TIP) management cross‑functionally, project delivery excellence, compliance with pharmaceutical standards, cross‑functional alignment, and strategic prioritization.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and manage the full project portfolio (Capex and Non‑Capex) for the Ras Al Khaimah value streams, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and according to scope and GMP, Safety, Engineering requirements.Establish and maintain PMO governance frameworks, including project lifecycle templates, KPIs, reporting cadence, and risk management systems, project timelines, and provide executive‑level dashboards and reports.Coordinate feasibility assessments, cost estimates, ROI, business cases, and capex justification in alignment with Finance and cross‑functional departments.Monitor project performance through dashboards, milestone tracking, and regular project reviews, escalating risks and deviations proactively.Ensure compliance with pharmaceutical regulatory standards and company anti‑bribery and anti‑corruption standards (GMP, EHS, validation, QA, Procurement) across all projects from design to execution and ENG‑06‑004 SOP cGxP project lifecycle in Julphar, and be the point of contact in GxP inspection if required.Facilitate cross‑functional communication between Engineering, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, R&D, RA/MA, Finance BP.Stakeholder engagement, acting as a liaison between technical teams and senior leadership.Prepare and present project portfolio updates to CTO and participate in strategic discussions related to the future Corporate PMO setup.Develop and mentor the project management team, ensuring capability building and readiness for a centralized PMO transformation.Build a process for project prioritization to ensure workload for cross‑functional departments is well managed, and the projects distributed are feasible from a workload perspective.Manage resource allocation and their percentage of affectation of each project, highlight resource over‑utilization, and propose solutions to prevent deviation.Technical CompetenciesStrong knowledge of project management methodologies (PMI, PRINCE2, or equivalent).Solid understanding of pharmaceutical engineering, GMP, validation, and quality compliance.Expertise in Capex planning, budgeting, cost control, breakdown structures, and procurement processes.Experience managing construction, utilities, equipment installation, automation, or greenfield projects.Proficiency in risk management, change control, and stakeholder management.Leadership & Behavioural CompetenciesStrong analytical and problem‑solving skills.Excellent communication and negotiation capabilities.Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.Strategic thinking and long‑term planning mindset.Team leadership, coaching, and conflict‑resolution abilities.High adaptability in evolving organizational structures (e.g., transition to Corporate PMO).Strong interpersonal and cross‑cultural collaboration skills.EducationBachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Chemical, or related).Preferred: Master’s degree in project management, Engineering Management, or Business Administration.Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, or Lean Six Sigma are highly desirable.Experience8–12+ years of experience in project management within pharmaceutical and/or biotech industry.Proven track record leading Capex projects and exposure to non‑Capex / operational improvement initiatives.Experience with greenfield or brownfield facility expansions is a strong advantage.Demonstrated experience setting up or operating within a PMO structure.Exposure to multi‑site stakeholder management and cross‑border project coordination.#J-18808-Ljbffr