PMO Lead Project Manager

Role Overview:

Our dedicated Project Management Team at RLB is responsible for seeing a project through from the initial planning stages to completion. Their main task is to break down projects into stages, taking responsibility for monitoring and managing the programme, cost, quality, and risk of each stage of the project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our service to our clients and enjoy long-term relationships with them.
We are a sector-focused business actively operating and investing in Commercial, Residential, Mixed Use, Sports, and Retail clients and projects. Our Project Managers work in close contact with clients, advising them on financial matters, project risks, procurement, and contract matters using our experience to provide an informed opinion.

The PMO Lead Project Manager will be instrumental in delivering governance and assurance for a client program of projects, establishing frameworks, processes, and procedures, and ensuring consistent, high-quality project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead project management efforts for pre-approval stage (prior to full project funding) and provide assurance over the projects that are managed by the service delivery team once projects become funded and formally sanctioned.
• Integrate and drive stakeholder and consultant deliverables in support of project strategic priorities, in alignment with delivery expectations and requirements.
• Lead consultant integration and engagement at the appropriate project stages in alignment with RACI and governance charts.
• Responsible for the analysis, prioritization, and control of projects and programs in line with the strategic objectives.
• Responsible for reporting against the program and portfolio master schedule that is driven by data at a project or program level.
• Responsible for coordinating on producing and maintaining the overall program framework/playbook – the document is inclusive of the program execution plan, stage gates, and delivery methodology.
• Responsible for management of PMIS (project management information system) integrated with execution processes and procedures, and providing the client with accurate portfolio reports for the program.
• Responsible for analysing program risk and opportunities trend and their respective cost and schedule impact.
• Responsible for defining an overall approach to continuous improvements incorporating strategic objectives and alignment with defined benefits and targets.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a positive proactive approach to the role and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence, with good commercial results.

• A minimum of 12 years of relevant program management experience in large scale programs and projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in project management, Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Architecture, Civil Engineering, or a related construction degree.
• Extensive knowledge of Program Management methods and best practices.
• Experience with managing a program of connected projects successfully.
• A thorough knowledge of forecasting, budgeting, planning, design, schedule, and scope management.
• Proven track record in delivering projects within the budget and schedule constraints.
• Competent in using the following Software: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, MS PowerPoint, and PMIS software.
• Experience with data management software and systems for data management, analytics, and quality assurance.

Company Overview:

With 170 KSA staff and 4,500 worldwide, Rider Levett Bucknall has a truly global reach, and with such scope can offer a local presence to its clients almost without exception. We are committed to our core services and pride ourselves on our dedication to customer care and leading-edge service provision.

We are an award-winning, leading independent firm providing our clients with some of the most comprehensive and forward-thinking advice available.

We offer a range of complementary quantity surveying, project management, building surveying, and advisory services from conception through design and construction and operational performance of facilities to their eventual disposal or reuse.

Our clients have rapid access to the latest industry intelligence and innovations, which serve to enhance value and mitigate risk. We provide expert management of the relationship between value, time, and cost from inception to completion. We do this through our global and local team of experts, who possess a passion for both core services and innovation.

We are committed to developing new services and techniques aimed at enhancing our clients' businesses in the long term.

Please note that only candidates who meet the above requirements will be considered for this role. We appreciate your interest in Rider Levett Bucknall and wish you the best of luck in your job search.