We're Hiring | PMO Director – Defence Sector
We are seeking an experienced PMO Director to lead and develop the Project Management Office within our Defence Sector.
The successful candidate will be responsible for strengthening portfolio governance, overseeing programme performance, establishing project controls, and ensuring the successful delivery of complex defence programmes in alignment with contractual obligations and organisational objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and continuously improve PMO governance frameworks, policies, and procedures.
- Oversee portfolio performance, including scope, schedules, budgets, resources, and risks.
- Establish project controls, performance monitoring, and executive reporting frameworks.
- Manage portfolio-level risks, issues, changes, and contractual deliverables.
- Develop executive dashboards, KPIs, and performance reports.
- Drive cross-functional coordination across Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Contracts, and other departments.
- Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, quality standards, and organisational policies.
- Lead and develop PMO teams while supporting the mobilisation of new defence programmes.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- PMP, PgMP, PfMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, or equivalent professional certification.
- 12–15 years of progressive experience in project or programme management.
- Minimum 5 years in a senior PMO, Portfolio Director, Programme Director, or equivalent leadership position.
- Proven experience managing complex, multi-functional programmes and project portfolios.
- Strong expertise in project controls, financial oversight, risk management, contract management, and executive reporting.
- Experience in Defence, Military Sustainment, MRO, Engineering, Heavy Equipment, or Government Contracting is highly preferred.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 principles and experience working with Saudi government or defence organisations are advantageous.
- Professional proficiency in English is required; Arabic is an advantage.
