Opportunity to lead a brand-new department and set up a PMO from scratch|Must have experience of leading large-scale multimillion-dollar IT portfolios

About Our Client

A government owned entity in the UAE who have experienced significant growth in recent years

Job Description

Develop a comprehensive project management framework in collaboration with multiple business departments, including PMO standards and procedures for all project lifecycles and development methodologies
Plan and schedule project goals, milestones, deliverables and risk mitigation activities whilst also ensuring you avoid conflicts within the IT portfolio
Oversee IT operational effectiveness and functions related to technology business management, performance, contract management and complex billing
Report on project progress including advancements, challenges, risks, issues, mitigation and resolutions to C-Level and Senior Management
Extensive engagement with internal stakeholders to diplomatically challenge existing processes to promote new and agile ways of working

The Successful Applicant

Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in IT or Engineering. Additional professional certifications in PMI, ITIL, Six Sigma etc highly preferred
Minimum 10 years' experience in managing large scale IT projects for multinational companies with a diverse workforce
Exceptional communication skills that you leverage to engage with staff at all levels, including the ability to break down complex technical language for non-technical audiences
Exposure to working with senior stakeholders and developing strategic partnerships with key providers
Experienced in workforce planning for large scale IT departments

What's on Offer

Contact: Christopher Davies

Quote job ref: JN-052024-6426319

Head of IT PMO