Director Project Management Office

Position Overview

We are seeking a visionary and results-driven Director of Project Management Office (PMO) to lead EjadTech’s strategic PMO function. This pivotal role will be responsible for establishing and executing a robust project governance framework, driving portfolio excellence, and ensuring seamless alignment between project investments and the company’s long-term business objectives. The ideal candidate will possess a rare blend of executive leadership, strategic foresight, and operational acumen to elevate our project delivery capabilities across technology and consulting services while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic PMO Leadership & Governance

The PMO Director will define and implement a forward-thinking PMO vision, strategy, and operating model that aligns with EjadTech’s enterprise goals. This includes:

• Developing and enforcing enterprise-wide project governance frameworks, methodologies, and standardized processes to ensure consistency and compliance across all project portfolios.
• Leading the evolution of PMO maturity through continuous improvement initiatives, benchmarking, and adoption of industry best practices.
• Overseeing portfolio planning, prioritization, and resource allocation to maximize business value and ROI on project investments.
• Providing executive leadership with actionable portfolio insights, strategic recommendations, and performance analytics to inform decision-making.
• Ensuring projects are delivered within defined scope, budget, timelines, and quality standards while fulfilling contractual and client obligations.

Portfolio & Project Oversight

This role will directly oversee EjadTech’s technology and consulting project portfolios, with a focus on:

• Monitoring portfolio health, project performance, risks, dependencies, and resource utilization through advanced dashboards and reporting frameworks.
• Managing project stage gates, approvals, and executive decision-making processes to maintain alignment with business priorities.
• Ensuring rigorous project closure processes, including completion certificates, client sign-offs, and formal handovers to sustain long-term client relationships.

Operational Excellence & Organizational Transformation

The PMO Director will drive operational efficiency and scalability by:

• Leading the development of PMO tools, performance metrics, and reporting frameworks to enhance visibility and accountability.
• Identifying and implementing process improvements to streamline project delivery and reduce operational inefficiencies.
• Championing the adoption of project management best practices and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) across the organization.
• Supporting strategic business transformation programs and corporate planning efforts to position EjadTech for sustainable growth.

Leadership & Talent Development

This executive role will cultivate a high-performance project management culture by:

• Leading, mentoring, and developing PMO managers, project managers, and delivery teams to enhance their professional capabilities.
• Fostering cross-functional collaboration between business units, consulting teams, technology teams, and executive leadership.
• Promoting professional development initiatives and certifications (e.g., PMP, PgMP, Agile) to build a world-class project management workforce.

Stakeholder Engagement & Executive Representation

The PMO Director will serve as the primary executive sponsor for PMO governance and portfolio oversight, with responsibilities including:

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with executive leadership, clients, and strategic partners to drive alignment and trust.
• Representing EjadTech in executive steering committees, governance boards, and client leadership meetings to ensure transparency and accountability.
• Ensuring high levels of client satisfaction and fostering long-term partnership success through proactive engagement and delivery excellence.

Qualifications & Competencies

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) is highly desirable.
• PMP certification is mandatory; additional certifications such as PgMP, PMI-ACP, PRINCE2, or Agile are strongly preferred.

Professional Experience

• Minimum of 15 years of progressive project management experience, with at least 5 years in a PMO leadership or executive delivery role.
• Proven track record of leading enterprise PMOs and managing large-scale technology and consulting portfolios in dynamic environments.
• Deep understanding of governance frameworks, portfolio management, organizational transformation, and business strategy execution.

Core Skills

• Exceptional executive leadership and organizational management capabilities.
• Strategic portfolio planning, financial management, and budget oversight.
• Expertise in enterprise risk management, resource capacity planning, and change management.
• Strong executive communication, stakeholder engagement, and negotiation skills.
• Advanced analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities with a results-oriented mindset.
• Fluency in both Arabic and English is required.