PMO Manager (Project Management Office)

1Recruit International

Doha, Qatar

Ref: MP907-279

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

IT PMO Manager

- Stable long term career prospect
- Respected civil infrastructure works authority
- Location: Doha, Qatar

Our client, a well-respected public works authority for the country of Qatar, is looking to immediately recruit an IT PMO Manager (Project Management Office) to participate in the growth and development of their business. With the practical completion of Qatars comprehensive national master plan and the award of FIFA2022, the country is currently embarking on a major infrastructure construction campaign which will see project design and construction activity as well as job opportunities continue to grow for years to come.

Your responsibilities in this role will include to:
- Lead the day to day activities of the Portfolio Management Office (PMO) and provide full support to the Program/Project Managers in their area of expertise.
- Assist in the provisioning of project schedules, cost and finance information to aid the Program/Project control and monitoring.
- Assist with the production of reports and ensure the data is correct.
- Participate in quality checks.
- Act as a facilitator, mentor and coach within their own area of authority to move the team forward individually as a lead contributor and providing direction to others in a team environment.
- Anticipate client needs and investigate the underlying causes to determine short and long term solutions.
- Anticipate potential objections and prepare a case accordingly to influence others.
- Manage costs and profitability for work area and large projects.
- Manage the day-to-day operation of the PMO, maintaining an awareness of the broad program and informing/escalating to the IT Director as necessary.
- Service Integration and Management (SIAM), the IT PMO Manager will be responsible for the following:
- Define, manage and oversee the portfolio management process across service providers
- Assist the Client with annual portfolio planning cycle, managing the project portfolio management process and to develop project prioritization attributes
- Communicate project prioritization attributes to program managers and service providers
- Participate in periodic reviews of the portfolio
- Update portfolio planning tools with the outcome of the portfolio management reviews
- Participate in project planning cycle
- Escalate issues / concerns requiring client support to resolve, to IT Director, e.g. supplier conflict

Requirements

- Bachelor of Computer Science or Business Administration or Management or other relevant degree.
- A minimum of 10 years in PMO environment and IT Project Management experience, preferably in an outsourcing or consulting environment. 20 years overall experience desired.
- Must have PMP, Prince or PgMP Certification and be familiar with Clarity or other Project / Portfolio Management tools.
- Experience managing large projects or portfolios in excess of $10M.
- Solid understanding of applications and infrastructure technology.
- Excellent influencing and relationship management skills.
- Capacity for managing several parallel initiatives, identifying and balancing priorities.
- Fluent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Strong team player.
- Strong Flexibility and Initiative and ability to manage in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
- Has demonstrated drive and high energy to achieve results.

A competitive salary package will be offered to attract exceptional candidates to this growth organization.

About the Company

1Recruit International LLC is an international global recruitment and human resource solutions consultancy with a global mind set and a proven track record in talent management. Resourcing across an array of executive business sectors, our corporate mission entails client satisfaction through quality orientation; a consultative approach, delivery excellence and innovation through 'best fit candidates technically, behaviourally and culturally.

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