Project Portfolio Lead

Hays

Dubai, UAE

Ref: GP222-2257

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Project portfolio lead, Program manager, Project controls, Gas plant

An owner operator for a gas plant in Dubai requires a Project Portfolio Lead to join on a permanent residential basis. This position is responsible for the management of project controls across a broad range of infrastructure projects for the gas utility business for the Emirate of Dubai.

The objective is to ensure the highest levels of project portfolio governance for strategic multi-million dollar investments. The job holder will lead analysis of contractual obligations, the evaluation of value vs. risk, the control of cost and time management thereby safeguarding the effective delivery of major project goals and strategies. This position holds a significant role in the lifecycle of major programs/projects and is responsible for ensuring compliance with Stage Gate processes. This position will report directly to the Chief Technology Officer and will lead the delivery of the team that functions as an Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO).

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the Capacity Planning, Utilization and Resource Management process
• Influence stakeholders in the long term planning and prioritisation of key initiatives and projects
• Develop and maintain long term investment roadmaps and ensure alignment with overall goals and strategy.
• Drive the implementation and continuous improvement of governance standards, financial processes and planning capabilities for the projects portfolio
• Ensure compliance with Stage Gate process. Support Project Managers in their completion of the project deliverables and adherence to project stage gate standards
• Participate in the development of strategies for Program/Project Execution Plans
• Create project controls to continuously monitor and evaluate risk/time/value
• Carry out assurance reviews to ensure adherence to PMO processes
• Provide leadership to continuous improvement in HSE performance by ensuring safety and environmental standards are followed within the workplace.

About the Company

At Hays, we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. With over 50 years’ success under our belts and a workforce of 10,000+ people across 32 countries, we’ve evolved to put our customers at the heart of everything we do.

So much more than a specialist recruitment business, what really sets us apart is our knowledge through scale, deep understanding and our ability to meaningfully innovate for our customers. By providing advice, insights and expertise on issues you face today in the fast-paced world of work, we help you make the right decisions for tomorrow.

Offering an unrivalled suite of recruitment and workplace solutions, whether you’re looking for what’s next in your career, or have a gap to fill, we’ll help you get where you want to go.

You can rely on us to deliver today and help you plan for tomorrow.

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