Project Manager – PMO (Project Management Office)
Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Banking & Financial Services
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join the Project Management Office (PMO) function, supporting the delivery and governance of a portfolio of strategic business, regulatory, digital, and technology initiatives. The role will be responsible for driving project execution while ensuring alignment with enterprise PMO standards, governance frameworks, portfolio priorities, and organizational objectives.
The successful candidate will act as the bridge between business and technology stakeholders, providing leadership across project delivery, portfolio reporting, resource planning, financial tracking, risk management, and executive governance forums.
Key Responsibilities
Project & Programme Delivery
- Manage the end-to-end delivery of strategic projects from initiation through to implementation and closure.
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, milestones, budgets, and resource plans.
- Ensure project objectives are aligned with organizational strategy and PMO priorities.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams across business, operations, technology, risk, compliance, and vendor organizations.
- Drive project execution whilst proactively managing risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests.
PMO Governance & Controls
- Ensure all projects adhere to established PMO methodologies, governance standards, and delivery frameworks.
- Prepare project documentation including business cases, project charters, steering committee packs, status reports, RAID logs, and closure reports.
- Support stage-gate reviews and governance approvals throughout the project lifecycle.
- Monitor project compliance with internal policies, audit requirements, and regulatory expectations.
- Contribute to the enhancement and continuous improvement of PMO processes, templates, and delivery standards.
Portfolio & Executive Reporting
- Provide accurate portfolio-level reporting on project progress, risks, budget utilisation, and resource capacity.
- Prepare executive dashboards and presentations for senior leadership, steering committees, and governance forums.
- Track key project performance indicators and delivery metrics.
- Support portfolio prioritisation and demand management activities.
Financial & Resource Management
- Manage project budgets, forecasts, financial tracking, and benefit realisation activities.
- Monitor resource allocation and capacity planning across multiple initiatives.
- Support vendor management, contract oversight, and third-party delivery governance where applicable.
Stakeholder Management
- Establish strong relationships with business leaders, technology teams, and external partners.
- Facilitate workshops, governance meetings, and stakeholder engagements.
- Communicate project status, risks, and recommendations effectively to all levels of the organisation.
- Act as a trusted advisor to project sponsors and senior stakeholders.
