Senior Project Management Officer

📍 Qatar (on-site)

⌛ 12-month initial contract – with extensions

💥 SMO Transformation Management skills required.

🗣️ Arabic speakers are required!

I am working with a leading consultancy in the region that is looking for a Senior PMO professional with a strong background in SMO (service management office) transformation management to join them on an initial 12-month contract.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage PMO functions, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives.
• Drive the transformation of the Service Management Office (SMO), implementing best practices and optimizing service management processes.
• Develop, implement, and monitor project management methodologies, standards, and tools.
• Coordinate and facilitate project planning, execution, and delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and budget.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Provide leadership and guidance to project managers and teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Analyze project performance metrics and provide actionable insights to senior management.
• Ensure effective communication and stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support the development and delivery of training programs related to project management and SMO transformation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.
• Proven experience in a PMO role with a focus on SMO transformation management.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Asana).
• PMP, PRINCE2, or other relevant project management certifications are highly desirable.
• Experience with ITIL or other service management frameworks is a plus.

Please apply to be contacted with further information.

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