Head of Project Management Office

The Lead PMO will drive centralized project governance, standardization and performance monitoring across Sobha's residential and contractual projects. This role ensures timely delivery, cost efficiency, quality compliance, and alignment with strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

1. PMO Strategy & Governance

Establish and lead enterprise-level PMO frameworks, policies, and best practices

Define project governance models, stage gates, and reporting structures.

Ensure alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements

2. Project Planning & Execution Oversight

Monitor project schedules, milestones, and deliverables across multiple sites

Identify risks, delays, and cost overruns; drive corrective actions

Standardize project planning tools (Primavera/MS Project, dashboards)

3. Portfolio & Performance Management

Track portfolio health using KPIs (cost, time, quality, safety)

Present executive dashboards and MIS reports to leadership

Enable data-driven decision-making through analytics

4. Risk & Compliance Management

Develop risk management frameworks and mitigation strategies

Ensure adherence to statutory approvals, safety norms, and quality standards

Conduct periodic audits across project sites

5. Stakeholder Management

Coordinate with internal teams: design, procurement, finance, legal, and execution

Act as a bridge between senior leadership and project teams

Manage communication with external stakeholders (consultants, contractors)

6. Process Improvement & Digital Transformation

Drive continuous improvement initiatives and lean construction practices

Implement digital tools (ERP, BIM integration, reporting automation)

Promote PMO maturity and capability building

7. Team Leadership

Lead and mentor PMO team members across regions

Build capability through training, frameworks, and knowledge sharing

Key Skills & Competencies

Strong leadership and stakeholder management

Expertise in project planning tools (Primavera, MS Project)

Financial acumen (budgeting, cost control)

Risk management and governance expertise

Data analytics and dashboarding (Power BI/Tableau is a plus)

Excellent communication and executive presentation skills