pmo project manager

Celfocus

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Create and enhance projects</b> in Java, Python, Angular, PHP, .NET and so much more while diving in the world of Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Security and Internet of Things.</p><p><b>
Be part of the team</b> that combines business knowledge, technological edge and a design experience. Our different backgrounds and know-how are key in developing solutions and experiences for digital clients.</p><p><b>
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About the role</b></p><p><br>
The PMO Manager is responsible for overseeing and optimizing project management activities across multiple streams to ensure the successful delivery of projects. This role involves supporting Project Managers (PMs), managing knowledge bases, ensuring the execution of Hypercare activities, and identifying and resolving risks and dependencies. The PMO Manager plays a key role in promoting cross-stream alignment, implementing communication and escalation plans, and providing guidance to the project management team to achieve organizational goals.</p><p><b><br>
As a part of your job, you will:</b></p><ul><li><p><b>
Knowledge Management:</b> Responsible for maintaining and organizing the project knowledge base, ensuring that all relevant project documentation is up to date and accessible.</p></li><li><p><b>
Support PMs in KPIs:</b> Assist Project Managers in updating and tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure projects are aligned with organizational goals and performance metrics.</p></li><li><p><b>
Hypercare Activities:</b> Lead and manage Hypercare activities, ensuring that projects transition smoothly from development to production and all post-launch issues are addressed in a timely manner.</p></li><li><p><b>
Risk &amp; Issue Management:</b> Collaborate with PMs to identify, assess, and resolve project risks, issues, and dependencies, ensuring projects remain on track and within scope.</p></li><li><p><b>
Promote Cross-Stream Alignment:</b> Foster strong communication and alignment between different project streams and teams, ensuring efficient collaboration and minimizing conflicts or misunderstandings.</p></li><li><p><b>
Communication &amp; Escalation Plans:</b> Design, implement, and manage comprehensive communication and escalation plans to ensure timely updates and issue resolution across all levels of the project.</p></li><li><p><b>
Escalation to PMO Director:</b> Escalate any critical project risks, issues, or delays to the PMO Director, providing them with necessary insights and support to make informed decisions.</p></li><li><p><b>
Coaching &amp; Mentoring:</b> Provide guidance and mentorship to Project Managers, helping to build their skills and ensure adherence to best practices and processes.</p></li><li><p><b>
Vendor Management:</b> Manage relationships with external vendors, ensuring they meet project requirements, timelines, and quality standards. Collaborate with vendors to address any performance issues and ensure smooth project delivery.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
What are we looking for?</b></p><p><b>
Education:</b> Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in a relevant field. PMP, PRINCE2, or similar project management certifications are highly desirable.</p><p><b>
Experience:</b> Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a PMO, PM or technical project manager</p><p><b>
Skills:</b></p><ul><li><p><br>
Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).</p></li><li><p>
Quality Assurance Management is optional but highly valued.</p></li><li><p>
Technical background, team leader or Solution Architect roles are optional but highly valued.</p></li><li><p>
Excellent problem-solving and risk management abilities.</p></li><li><p>
Ability to communicate complex information effectively to stakeholders at all levels.</p></li><li><p>
Leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to guide and develop project managers.</p></li><li><p>
Proficient in project management software and tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Asana, etc.).</p></li><li><p>
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.</p></li><li><p>
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a collaborative team environment.</p></li><li><p>
Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.</p></li><li><p>
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.</p></li><li><p>
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</p></li></ul><p><b><br>
Personal traits</b></p><ul><li><p>
Ability to adapt to different contexts, teams, and Clients;</p></li><li><p>
Teamwork skills but also a sense of autonomy;</p></li><li><p>
Motivation for international projects and ok if travel is included;</p></li><li><p>
Willingness to collaborate with other players;</p></li><li><p>
Strong communication skills.</p></li></ul><p><br>
At Celfocus, we are committed to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants of all backgrounds, gender identities, and abilities. We are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with specific needs. If you require any adjustments during the selection process, please inform our Talent Acquisition Team.</p><p><b>
Come join the Team!</b></p></div><p></p>

PMO Manager

CCL Global

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  CCL Arabian Solutions (part of the CCL Global group) are working with an International Consultancy to recruit a PMO Manager to head up a new Water treatment project based in in Riyadh; KSA.
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  As the senior-most Consultant representative you will be responsible for directing, coordinating, and supervising the entire Water Management Office (WMO) team on this major program of works. This role ensures that all TSE-related planning, operations, engineering oversight, asset management, governance, and compliance activities are executed in full alignment with their clients governance frameworks, PMO processes, and strategic objectives.
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  The WMO Representative acts as the primary interface between the Consultant, the PMO Water Management Director, project departments, external authorities, contractors, and service providers. This role ensures coherent management of the Riyadh TSE system, strategic decision-making, coordinated delivery of Long-Term Planning, Daily O&amp;M Oversight, Governance &amp; Compliance and continuous performance monitoring consistent with international and national standards.
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   Leadership, Governance &amp; Strategic Oversight:
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   Provide overall leadership to the WMO team and ensure full alignment with project strategic objectives.
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   Oversee the execution of Long-Term Planning,Daily O&amp;M Oversight, and Governance &amp; Compliance.
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   Establish lines of communication and coordination with PMO WaterManagement Director, RCRC stakeholders, contractors, and consultants.
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   Ensure full adherenceto RCRC policies,workflows, procedural controls,and reporting protocols.
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   Supervise the WMO team&rsquo;s performance, productivity, and resourceallocation across all
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   Provide senior-level advice on asset lifecycle strategy,system expansion, TSE optimization, and sustainability objectives.
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   Technical &amp; Operational Oversight:
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   Lead and validatelong-term TSE demand planning, hydraulicmodelling reviews, and engineering analyses performed by the WMO technical specialists.
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   Ensure the propersupervision of TSE O&amp;M Contractors, including compliance with
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   SLAs, KPIs, safetystandards, and technical procedures.
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   Direct the resolution of engineering challenges affecting TSE assets,pumping stations, transmission pipelines, reservoirs, and control systems.
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   Provide senior oversighton SCADA integration, digital systems, cybersecurity requirements, and operational readiness.
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   Ensure engineering decisionsand operational recommendations maintain system
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   reliability, safety, and performance.
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   Compliance, Reporting&amp; Documentation:
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   Ensure all TSE-related activities comply with project governance requirements and PMO processes.
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   Approve and submitWeekly, Monthly, and Quarterly WMO progress reports.
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   Approve the IPC for the TSE Operation contractors.
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   Oversee preparation of the AnnualWork Plan, budgets,variance reports, and rolling forecasts.
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   Ensure documentation control,QA/QC reviews, and traceability of all technical,
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   contractual, and governance documentation.
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   Stakeholder Coordination &amp; External Interface:
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   Chair weekly, monthlycoordination meetings with TSE O&amp;Mcontractors, consultants, and technical partners.
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   Interface with externalauthorities (NWC, MEWA, SEC, Amana,SWCC, and end users).
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   Lead discussions on system constraints, operational incidents, shutdowns, and inter-agency dependencies.
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   Resolve conflicts, facilitate approvals, remove bottlenecks, and elevate decisions requiring PMO or RCRC leadership input.
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   Contractual &amp; Administrative Leadership:
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   Issue site instructions, certificate recommendations, and non-binding technicaldirectives.
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   Support procurement and evaluation of TSE-related contractors and service providers.
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   Monitor contractual compliance, variations, payment certificates, and performance claims.
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   Ensure the team maintains accurateregisters for legal compliance, procurement, and authority interactions.
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   Risk, Safety &amp; Quality Oversight:
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   Ensure all WMO activities complywith QHSE guidelines and Saudi regulatory requirements.
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   Oversee risk assessments, emergency response planning, and mitigation strategies.
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   Approve corrective actionsfor safety incidents, asset failures, engineering anomalies, and system disruptions.
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   Qualifications &amp;Experience
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   Master&rsquo;s degree in Engineering, Water Management, Asset Management, or related discipline.
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   15+ years in water infrastructure planning, TSE/wastewater systems,asset
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   management, or utilityoperations.
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   Proven experience leadingmultidisciplinary teams.
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   Strong background in asset lifecycle planning, hydraulic systems,SCADA governance.
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   Preferred certification: IAM or equivalent.
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   Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
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   English language: Full Professional Proficiency; Arabic is an advantageous.
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   Competencies &amp; Behavioral Attributes
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   Strategic thinker with ability to implement operational programs.
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   Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder coordination skills.
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   Strong analytical and decision-making ability.
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   High ethical standardsand professionalism.
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   Adaptability to evolvingprogram needs.
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   Deliverables &amp; Performance Indicators
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   Weekly, Monthly, and Quarterly WMO progress reports.
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   Annual Work Plan, budgets, KPI dashboards.
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   Compliance reports, governance documentation.
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   Oversight of all Task deliverables.
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KEO International Consultants

<div>Overview:
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KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration &ndash; through conceptualization &ndash; to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we&rsquo;ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world&rsquo;s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.</div><div></div><div><br>
As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 51st largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.</div><div></div><div><br>
We invite you to join us. Why?</div><div></div><div><br>
When you join KEO, you&rsquo;ll discover more than just a job &ndash; you&rsquo;ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards.</div>
Responsibilities:
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Our newest opportunity is for a talented Project Director &ndash; PMO, to join our award-winning team in Riyadh. The Project Director - PMO is a senior Head Office role that will directly support the Executive Director in managing the operational, administrative, reporting and business development functions of the KSA PMCM/CS division. The role will lead the Head Office PMO team, comprising a PMO Assistant, Senior Planning Engineer, Quantity Surveyor (Commercial) and Operations Controls Director, and will act as Head of the PMO team in the Executive Director's absence. The Project Director (PMO) will serve as a trusted operational deputy to the Executive Director, enabling the Executive Director to focus on strategic leadership and high-level stakeholder engagement by assuming responsibility for portfolio-wide resource management, reporting compliance, payment collection, enterprise process oversight, and business development with Arabic-speaking clients.</div><div></div><div><br>
We envisage success in this role to include;</div><ul><li>
Act as Head of the Head Office PMO team and represent the ED in all internal leadership matters during absences.</li><li>
Provide day-to-day operational support to the ED, acting as a buffer between the ED and routine portfolio management demands.</li><li>
Coordinate with the Operations Controls Director to translate the ED's strategic direction into monthly and quarterly operating plans.</li><li>
Ensure the ED receives concise, exception-based reporting &mdash; escalate only matters that genuinely require ED-level intervention.</li><li>
Attend leadership forums, internal governance meetings and client engagements as the ED's representative when required.</li><li>
Lead and manage the Head Office PMO team: PMO Assistant, Senior Planning Engineer, Quantity Surveyor (Commercial) and Operations Controls Director.</li><li>
Establish clear roles, accountabilities and KPIs within the PMO team; conduct regular performance reviews.</li><li>
Serve as the lead for portfolio-wide resource planning and allocation, working closely with all Delivery Project Directors; centralize this function on behalf of the ED and ensure resources are distributed efficiently across the portfolio.</li><li>
Maintain the all-project leave and availability tracker; proactively identify and address resourcing gaps.</li><li>
Together with the Operations Controls Director, ensure all enterprise processes and procedures are tracked and reported to the ED at a minimum of once per month.</li><li>
Lead client engagement, relationship-building and business development with Arabic-speaking clients and government/sovereign entities in KSA and the wider GCC.</li><li>
Actively support the ED in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities with Arabic-speaking clients, attending client meetings and negotiations in Arabic.</li><li>
Contribute to strategic bid preparation for Arabic-speaking client pursuits; support proposal development, presentations and positioning.</li><li>
Share Arabic-market intelligence with the ED and senior leadership to inform strategic targeting and positioning.</li><li>
Act as a senior liaison between the Head Office PMO team, Delivery Project Directors, Finance, HR and the Executive Director.</li><li>
Represent the ED at client-facing meetings, authority engagements and industry forums as required.</li><li>
Proactively address client concerns and internal stakeholder conflicts; escalate unresolved matters to the ED with recommended actions.</li><li>
Work with the Senior Planning Engineer to maintain an overview of portfolio program health; flag schedule risks and resource conflicts to the ED.</li><li>
Work with the QS to monitor fee forecasts, invoicing schedules and cost-to-complete positions; ensure commercial risks are identified and escalated early.</li><li>
Ensure all PMO-related administrative and reporting functions are delivered in accordance with KEO standards and the applicable Conditions of Contract on each project.</li></ul>
Qualifications:
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To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include a minimum of 15-20 of relevant professional experience in PMCM, Project Management or related consulting environments partnered with a Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field. Master's degree or MBA preferred.</div><div></div><div><br>
Professional Registration PMP, PMI-PgMP, Chartered Engineer (CEng), or equivalent recognized professional qualification.</div><ul><li>
Minimum 6 years in a senior project leadership, PMO management, or portfolio oversight role.</li><li>
Significant KSA and GCC experience required; strong familiarity with Saudi government and sovereign clients essential.</li><li>
Native or professional-level Arabic required. Strong written and spoken English essential.</li><li>
Proficiency in Deltek Vantagepoint, Aconex, SharePoint, and MS Project or Primavera P6.</li><li>
Sector experience in Large-scale infrastructure, mixed-use, hospitality, government or urban development projects in KSA/GCC.</li></ul><div></div><div><br>
KEO&rsquo;s performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its&rsquo; contribution to client success wherever we work.</div><div></div><div><br>
We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.</div></div><div></div>

Project Director – PMO

CSI Global

<div><p><b>Position:</b> <b>PMO Assistant</b></p>
<p><b>Location: Riyadh</b></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
Saudization Commitment:</b></h2>
<p>In alignment with the Kingdom's Vision 2030 and national Saudization initiatives, this position is <b>open exclusively to Saudi nationals</b> who are passionate about building careers in the energy and engineering sectors.</p><br>
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<p><b>About CSI Global</b><br>
<b>CSI Global </b>is a multi-disciplinary engineering and contracting group delivering advanced electromechanical, building MEP systems, testing and commissioning, contracting and construction solutions across the GCC and beyond. Through our group companies, we serve the power, utilities, and infrastructure sectors with full lifecycle capabilities&mdash;from tendering and design review to execution, commissioning, and handover. We combine engineering precision with commercial excellence to power progress across complex projects in the region.</p><br>
<p><b>Position Overview:</b></p><br>
<p>We are seeking a <b>PMO Assistant</b> to support the Project Management Office in planning, tracking, and coordinating project activities. The ideal candidate will assist in ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and in line with organizational standards.</p>
<p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p>
<ul><li>Support PMO in project planning, scheduling, and progress tracking</li>
<li>Prepare project reports, dashboards, and documentation</li>
<li>Coordinate with project managers and stakeholders to collect updates</li>
<li>Maintain project records, logs, and compliance documentation</li>
<li>Assist in monitoring risks, issues, and action items</li>
<li>Strong Organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.</li>
<li>Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.</li>
<li>Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); strong reporting and tracking skills</li>
<li>Ability to coordinate with multiple departments and handle office tasks efficiently.
</li><li>Basic knowledge of procurement processes, contracts, and project lifecycles is an advantage.</li>
<li>Strong ability to create, maintain, and manage structured filling systems.
</li><li>Good working knowledge of PDF editing tools.</li>
</ul><p><b>Required Qualifications:</b></p>
<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field</li>
<li>3&ndash;5 years of experience in PMO or project support roles</li>
<li>Strong organizational and documentation skills</li>
<li>Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); Project Management tools are a plus</li>
<li>Good communication skills in English
</li><li>Project management certifications and familiarity with project management tools such as (MS Project, Primavera P6, Jira, or similar) is a plus.</li></ul></div><p></p>

PMO Assistant

Cognizant

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  The Company
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 Cognizant (NASDAQ:CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.), Cognizant has over 340,000 employees as of January 2025. Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&amp;P 500, the Forbes Global 1000, and the Fortune 500 and is ranked among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world.
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  About Cognizant Consulting
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 To be digital, companies today must have organizational velocity approaching speed of light while providing individualized offerings that result in fanatical levels of customer satisfaction&mdash;all with laser-focused cost control. And from applications to infrastructure, processes to operational models and interfaces to experiences&mdash;there are digital forces driving change in every part of our clients&rsquo; organization. At Cognizant, our consultants orchestrate the capabilities to truly change the game&mdash;across strategy, design, technology and industry/functional knowledge to deliver insight at speed and solutions at scale. Our approach is built around elevating business understanding of the aspirations and unique abilities of customers and employees and by building these relationships based on trust and value.
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 More information? Please visit https://www.cognizant.com/consulting
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 The Senior PM Consultant provides strategic advisory and leadership support to establish, enhance, and govern enterprise project management frameworks. The role focuses on PMO setup, transformation, governance optimization, portfolio oversight, and organizational project maturity improvement. The consultant works closely with executive leadership to ensure alignment between strategy, portfolio execution, and measurable business outcomes.
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   PMO Strategy &amp; Governance
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   Design, establish, or transform enterprise PMO structures (centralized, decentralized, or hybrid).
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   Develop and implement project governance frameworks, policies, standards, and procedures.
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   Define portfolio prioritization models aligned with strategic objectives.
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   Establish stage-gate processes and approval mechanisms.
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   Develop project assurance and quality control frameworks.
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   Portfolio &amp; Performance Management
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   Oversee portfolio planning, resource allocation, and capacity management.
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   Implement enterprise-wide reporting dashboards and KPI frameworks.
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   Conduct portfolio health assessments and executive performance reviews.
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   Provide strategic recommendations to optimize ROI and risk exposure.
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   Risk &amp; Compliance Oversight
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   Establish enterprise risk management practices for projects and programs.
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   Ensure compliance with regulatory, contractual, and governance requirements.
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   Lead independent project audits and health checks.
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   Executive Advisory &amp; Stakeholder Management
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   Advise C-level executives and steering committees on portfolio performance and risks.
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   Facilitate executive workshops, strategic planning sessions, and decision forums.
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   Act as escalation point for complex, high-risk initiatives.
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   Organizational Capability Development
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   Define competency frameworks for project managers and PMO staff.
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   Lead maturity assessments (e.g., P3M3 or similar frameworks).
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   Provide coaching, mentoring, and executive-level training.
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   Drive continuous improvement and digital PMO transformation initiatives.
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  Required Qualifications
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   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business, Engineering, IT, or related field (Master&rsquo;s degree or MBA preferred).
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   Good years of progressive experience in project/program/portfolio management.
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   Good years in PMO leadership or consulting roles at enterprise level.
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   Professional certifications such as PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2, MSP, or equivalent.
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   Demonstrated experience in large-scale transformation programs.
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  Key Competencies
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   Enterprise portfolio management expertise
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   Strategic alignment and business case evaluation
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   Executive communication and board-level reporting
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   Governance and risk management leadership
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   Financial acumen (CAPEX/OPEX management, ROI analysis)
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   Change management and organizational transformation
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   Strong negotiation and influencing skills
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  Preferred Experience
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   Experience establishing PMOs from inception or leading PMO transformation programs.
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   Experience in government, infrastructure, digital transformation, or regulated industries.
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   Familiarity with enterprise tools (e.g., , MS Project Online, Power BI, Clarity, Jira Align)
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PMO Consultant

<div><p>00068483051</p>
<ul><li>Date published <b>Apr 16 2026</b>
</li><li>Location <b>Riyadh</b><b> / </b><b>Saudi Arabia</b>
</li><li>Job category <b>Consulting</b>
</li><li>Work model <b>Hybrid</b>
</li></ul><div><div><div><div><p><b>The Company</b></p><p>
Cognizant (NASDAQ:CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.), Cognizant has over 340,000 employees as of January 2025. Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&amp;P 500, the Forbes Global 1000, and the Fortune 500 and is ranked among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world.</p><p><b>
About Cognizant Consulting</b></p><p>
To be digital, companies today must have organizational velocity approaching speed of light while providing individualized offerings that result in fanatical levels of customer satisfaction&mdash;all with laser-focused cost control. And from applications to infrastructure, processes to operational models and interfaces to experiences&mdash;there are digital forces driving change in every part of our clients&rsquo; organization. At Cognizant, our consultants orchestrate the capabilities to truly change the game&mdash;across strategy, design, technology and industry/functional knowledge to deliver insight at speed and solutions at scale. Our approach is built around elevating business understanding of the aspirations and unique abilities of customers and employees and by building these relationships based on trust and value.</p><p>
More information? Please visit https://www.cognizant.com/consulting</p><p>
The Senior PM Consultant provides strategic advisory and leadership support to establish, enhance, and govern enterprise project management frameworks. The role focuses on PMO setup, transformation, governance optimization, portfolio oversight, and organizational project maturity improvement. The consultant works closely with executive leadership to ensure alignment between strategy, portfolio execution, and measurable business outcomes.</p><p><b>
Key Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li><p>
PMO Strategy &amp; Governance</p></li><li><p>
Design, establish, or transform enterprise PMO structures (centralized, decentralized, or hybrid).</p></li><li><p>
Develop and implement project governance frameworks, policies, standards, and procedures.</p></li><li><p>
Define portfolio prioritization models aligned with strategic objectives.</p></li><li><p>
Establish stage-gate processes and approval mechanisms.</p></li><li><p>
Develop project assurance and quality control frameworks.</p></li><li><p>
Portfolio &amp; Performance Management</p></li><li><p>
Oversee portfolio planning, resource allocation, and capacity management.</p></li><li><p>
Implement enterprise-wide reporting dashboards and KPI frameworks.</p></li><li><p>
Conduct portfolio health assessments and executive performance reviews.</p></li><li><p>
Provide strategic recommendations to optimize ROI and risk exposure.</p></li><li><p>
Risk &amp; Compliance Oversight</p></li><li><p>
Establish enterprise risk management practices for projects and programs.</p></li><li><p>
Ensure compliance with regulatory, contractual, and governance requirements.</p></li><li><p>
Lead independent project audits and health checks.</p></li><li><p>
Executive Advisory &amp; Stakeholder Management</p></li><li><p>
Advise C-level executives and steering committees on portfolio performance and risks.</p></li><li><p>
Facilitate executive workshops, strategic planning sessions, and decision forums.</p></li><li><p>
Act as escalation point for complex, high-risk initiatives.</p></li><li><p>
Organizational Capability Development</p></li><li><p>
Define competency frameworks for project managers and PMO staff.</p></li><li><p>
Lead maturity assessments (e.g., P3M3 or similar frameworks).</p></li><li><p>
Provide coaching, mentoring, and executive-level training.</p></li><li><p>
Drive continuous improvement and digital PMO transformation initiatives.</p></li></ul><p><b>
Required Qualifications</b></p><ul><li><p>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business, Engineering, IT, or related field (Master&rsquo;s degree or MBA preferred).</p></li><li><p>
Good years of progressive experience in project/program/portfolio management.</p></li><li><p>
Good years in PMO leadership or consulting roles at enterprise level.</p></li><li><p>
Professional certifications such as PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2, MSP, or equivalent.</p></li><li><p>
Demonstrated experience in large-scale transformation programs.</p></li></ul><p><b>
Key Competencies</b></p><ul><li><p>
Enterprise portfolio management expertise</p></li><li><p>
Strategic alignment and business case evaluation</p></li><li><p>
Executive communication and board-level reporting</p></li><li><p>
Governance and risk management leadership</p></li><li><p>
Financial acumen (CAPEX/OPEX management, ROI analysis)</p></li><li><p>
Change management and organizational transformation</p></li><li><p>
Strong negotiation and influencing skills</p></li></ul><p><b>
Preferred Experience</b></p><ul><li><p>
Experience establishing PMOs from inception or leading PMO transformation programs.</p></li><li><p>
Experience in government, infrastructure, digital transformation, or regulated industries.</p></li><li><p>
Familiarity with enterprise tools (e.g., , MS Project Online, Power BI, Clarity, Jira Align)</p></li></ul>
<p></p><p><b>The Cognizant community:</b>
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We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.</p>
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<li>Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.</li>
<li>We don&rsquo;t just dream of a better way &ndash; we make it happen.</li>
<li>We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what&rsquo;s right.</li>
<li>We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that&rsquo;s right for you.</li>
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<p><b>About us:</b>
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Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization&rsquo;s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.</p>
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Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.</p>
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If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersIndia2@cognizant.com with your request and contact information.</p>
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Disclaimer:
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<i>Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.</i></p>
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Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.</i></p><br>
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</div></li></ul></div></div><div><div><div><div>Job Title: PMO EXECUTIVE L3
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>City: Riyadh
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>State/Province: Riyadh Province
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Posting Start Date: 3/9/26
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions that address clients&rsquo; most complex digital transformation needs. Leveraging our holistic portfolio of capabilities in consulting, design, engineering, and operations, we help clients realize their boldest ambitions and build future-ready, sustainable businesses. With over 230,000 employees and business partners across 65 countries, we deliver on the promise of helping our customers, colleagues, and communities thrive in an ever-changing world. For additional information, visit us at www.wipro.com.
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Job Description:
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</b></h2></div><div><p><b>Responsibilities
</b></p><ul><li>Work with the Service Delivery Team to understand their portfolio, business strategy, prioritization, etc. to facilitate quality service delivery.
</li><li>Work with IT Global Program Management Office and cross functional PMOs to define the approach
</li><li>Provide executive visibility to project, program, portfolio and functional level status, issues, risks, costs, etc.
</li><li>Provide information to IT Global Program Management Office so demand, financials, service and project delivery can be aggregated to the enterprise level
</li><li>Assist with FY Plan and Outlook activities
</li><li>Monitor and report on actual and projected spend to demonstrate function operates within FY Plan/Outlook &Atilde;&cent;&Acirc;&Acirc; function, portfolio and program/project levels.
</li><li>Assist in the implementation and embedding of process, methods and best practice into service delivery activities for the function, including project management, financial management, resource management, etc.
</li><li>Improve communications, content and transparency of information with key customers
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</b></h2></div><div><p><b>To qualify for the role you must have
</b></p><ul><li>Degree at university level
</li><li>English language skills - excellent written and verbal communication
</li><li>3+ years of experience, including demonstrated project management and financial management experience
</li><li>End to end understanding of IT life cycle (pipeline, resource, demand, project delivery, financial)
</li><li>Experience in end-to-end financial management &Atilde;&cent;&Acirc;&Acirc; plan, forecast, actual &Atilde;&cent;&Acirc;&Acirc; function, portfolio and program/project levels
</li><li>Very good understanding of service delivery related key performance indicators
</li><li>Project delivery experience in a similar IT environment
</li><li>Experience working in a global IT environment
</li><li>Business Analytic skills
</li><li>Flexibility to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity and rapid change
</li><li>Customer orientation and responsiveness
</li><li>Ability to deal efficiently with escalations and difficult situations/people under pressure
</li><li>Outstanding self-management , influence management , information presentation and interpersonal, communication
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</b></h2></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div></div><div><div><div><div>Mandatory Skills: Project Management .<br>
<p></p>Experience: 5-8 Years .<br>
<p></p>Reinvent your world. We are building a modern Wipro. We are an end-to-end digital transformation partner with the boldest ambitions. To realize them, we need people inspired by reinvention. Of yourself, your career, and your skills. We want to see the constant evolution of our business and our industry. It has always been in our DNA - as the world around us changes, so do we. Join a business powered by purpose and a place that empowers you to design your own reinvention.</div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

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