Manager PMO

Urban Ridge Supplies

Duties And Responsibilities

PMO & Project Portfolio Management:

• Work on the project portfolio, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities
• Be the point of contact with regard to project status, risks, required support, and next steps
• Facilitate coordination between verticals, drive collaboration, and provide direction, mentorship, and support to other program managers

Project Governance, Project Monitoring and Reporting:

• Develop, implement, and manage project management processes, methodologies, templates, and tools in line with the best practices
• Establish project monitoring and reporting mechanisms to track project progress, identify risks, and communicate project status to stakeholders
• Analyse project data and metrics to identify areas for improvement, inform decision-making
• Evaluate project requests, and prioritize initiatives to manage resource allocation
• Optimize resource utilization, identify and address resource constraints
• Ensure project delivery within budget and timeline constraints
• Support preparation of communication materials to relevant stakeholders, esp. management team and BoD

Risk Management & Continuous Improvement:

• Develop and maintain a risk management framework and escalation procedures
• Implement risk management processes to identify, assess, and mitigate project risks
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and PMO enhancement, and drive initiatives to improve project management practices
• Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging project management trends

Partner with others / stakeholders:

• Work closely with internal stakeholders (especially esports, Sales and Marketing, Commercial, and shared services) to understand their needs and objectives

Education And Experience

• 5+ years of proven experience in project management, with project experience in a diverse spectrum of functions (e.g. commercial, go-to-market, marketing/branding/communication, internal functions, organization, and performance management)
• University degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; relevant experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Proven track record of working in a project-based, multi-stakeholder environment
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Proven ability to develop presentations for the management team / BoD
• A good background in developing strategies
• Strong knowledge of project management tools and Microsoft Office / Google Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic.
• Familiarity with the Saudi Arabian market and cultural nuances