PMO Director - Contracting | Saudi Arabia

Leverage your abilities and join the dynamic team of a leading company specializing in the Construction industry in Saudi Arabia.

The PMO Director will lead and manage the Project Management Office (PMO) with a strong focus on execution, advisory support, project governance, and compliance. This strategic leadership role is essential to standardizing project delivery, ensuring operational control, and enabling transparency across complex, government-funded infrastructure projects.

Key Accountabilities

• Establish and enforce standardized project management methodologies, templates, and controls.
• Oversee project planning, scheduling, cost control, risk tracking, and change control.
• Monitor project health using KPIs, dashboards, audits, and milestone reviews.
• Ensure full compliance with contract terms, internal policies, and government standards.
• Lead the implementation and optimization of Oracle NetSuite Project Module.
• Maintain real-time, integrated project data to support forecasting and performance reporting.
• Build and lead a multidisciplinary PMO team including planners, cost controllers, and compliance staff.
• Define clear roles, workflows, and accountability across PMO functions.
• Develop training and coaching programs for engineers and project managers.
• Lead internal audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Cultivate a culture of excellence and standardized delivery practices.
• Act as the main liaison between the PMO and internal departments (Finance, Procurement, Engineering, HR).
• Engage with government stakeholders and consultants to ensure compliance and alignment.
• Provide executive-level reporting on project risks, progress, and strategic decisions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management or PMO leadership.
• Contractor-side experience is required.
• Construction/infrastructure sector experience, ideally with government-funded projects.
• Deep understanding of project governance, cost control, scheduling, risk, and compliance.
• Proficiency in Oracle NetSuite Projects Module (or similar ERP/project systems).
• PMP, PgMP, or other relevant certifications are a strong advantage.
• Strong leadership, communication, and execution-driven mindset.