Position Title: PMO Strategy Manager

Role Purpose

The PMO Manager is responsible for establishing, managing, and continuously improving the Project Management Office (PMO) framework across the organization. The role ensures that all projects are executed effectively, aligned with corporate strategy, and delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. The PMO Manager provides leadership, governance, and oversight of project performance, methodology, and reporting for all business units under Estithmar.

Key Responsibilities

PMO Governance & Strategy

• Develop and implement PMO policies, standards, and methodologies in alignment with Estithmar’s strategic objectives.
• Ensure all projects adhere to approved governance structures, reporting standards, and quality assurance processes.
• Support portfolio planning, prioritization, and resource allocation across all ongoing and upcoming projects.
• Monitor strategic alignment of projects and ensure delivery of key organizational initiatives.

Project Planning & Execution Oversight

• Oversee the planning, execution, and performance of projects across departments and business units.
• Establish and maintain project documentation standards (charters, plans, risk registers, and reports).
• Ensure timely project delivery through effective monitoring, risk management, and escalation processes.
• Identify and manage interdependencies between projects within the portfolio.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Develop and maintain performance dashboards, KPIs, and reporting systems for executive management.
• Analyze project performance data to identify variances, risks, and improvement areas.
• Provide regular progress updates and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

Process Improvement & Methodology

• Promote the adoption of best practices in project management, including agile and hybrid methodologies.
• Conduct project audits and lessons-learned reviews to drive continuous improvement.
• Standardize templates, tools, and project management systems to ensure consistency.

Team Leadership & Capacity Building

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of project managers, planners, and coordinators.
• Drive professional development and knowledge sharing within the PMO.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and delivery excellence.

Stakeholder & Change Management

• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to ensure effective communication, alignment, and decision-making.
• Support change management initiatives to ensure smooth implementation of project outcomes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or Project Management (Master’s degree preferred).
• 10–15 years of experience in project management, including at least 5 years in a PMO or portfolio management role.
• Proven experience in managing multiple large-scale, cross-functional projects.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2, or PMI-PMO are highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of project governance, budgeting, risk management, and reporting frameworks.
• Experience in construction, infrastructure, hospitality, or mixed-use development projects is an advantage.