Chief Specialist - Project Portfolio Management

Project Management Institute; Dubai; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned project management professional to oversee the alignment of its portfolio with strategic goals. This role involves designing and implementing project management standards, assessing organizational maturity, and managing the Enterprise Project Management System. With a focus on best practices and data analysis, you'll play a pivotal role in enhancing project performance and ensuring effective budget management. If you have extensive experience and a passion for driving project success, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum 11 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree or 9 years with a Master's degree.
• Expertise in project management practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure alignment of portfolio with strategic objectives.
• Design and implement project management standards and practices.
• Manage and develop the Enterprise Project Management System.

Skills

Project Management

Budget Management

Technical Reporting

Project Data Analysis

Portfolio Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Project Management

Master's degree in Engineering/Project Management

Tools

Enterprise Project Management System

Job description

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

1. Keeps up to date with the entire portfolio follow-up mechanisms for reporting.
2. Designs the standards for project management for RTA and implements the project management practices and procedures.
3. Designs Portfolio/Project reporting standards through existing enterprise applications.
4. Reviews and assesses organizational maturity level of existing Portfolio Management processes and where appropriate introduces industry best practices and project templates.
5. Reviews and assesses existing project portfolio and highlights benefit realization plan.
6. Reviews and assesses Portfolio Management tools presently in use and makes recommendations to address functionality gaps.
7. Provides technical support in the tracking of work plan activities, milestones, deliverables, and financial position of the entire program.
8. Reviews planned projects for project quality and controls and projected benefit viability.
9. 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.
10. Reviews project status with managers and team to assess health, risks, and proposes appropriate interventions on a periodic basis.
11. Any additional responsibilities as advised by the direct Line Manager or Head of Department.
12. Budget Management
13. Technical Reporting
14. Project Data Analysis
15. Project Performance Management

Education

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