Chief Specialist - Project Portfolio Management

JOB PURPOSE

The role is responsible for ensuring the alignment of RTA’s portfolio with its strategic plan and objectives by guiding the implementation of the required processes.

KEY RESULTS ACCOUNTABILITIES

# Keeps up to date with the entire portfolio follow-up mechanisms for reporting.

# Designs the standards for project management for RTA and implements the project management practices and procedures.

# Designs Portfolio/Project reporting standards through existing enterprise applications.

# Reviews and assesses organizational maturity level of existing Portfolio Management processes and where appropriate introduce industry best practices and project templates.

# Reviews and assesses existing project portfolio and highlights benefit realization plan.

# Reviews and assesses Portfolio Management tools presently in use and makes recommendations to address functionality gaps

# Provides technical support in the tracking of work plan activities, milestones, deliverables, and financial position of the entire program.

# Reviews planned projects for project quality and controls and projected benefit viability.

# Manages and develops the Enterprise Project Management System to keep up with the latest and best global practices in this area, reviews the project information and plans introduced into the system, and adopts them in coordination with the stakeholders.

# Reviews project status with managers and team to assess health, risks, and proposes appropriate interventions on a periodic basis.

# Any additional responsibilities as advised by the direct Line Manager or Head of Department.

Technical Competencies

# Risk Management

# Budget Management

# Technical Reporting

# Project, Portfolio, & Program Management

# Project Data Analysis

# Project Performance Management

Education

# Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or project management from a recognized university with minimum 11 years of working experience, Or Masters degree in Engineering/Project Management from a recognized university with minimum 9 years of working experience