Overview
PMO Specialist Jobs in Dammam, Eastern, Saudi Arabia at ASAS for Developing & Operating industrial Cities
Title: PMO Specialist
Company: ASAS for Developing & Operating industrial Cities
Location: Dammam, Eastern, Saudi Arabia
Role Purpose
To support the planning, tracking, and coordination of Nawah activities at the Dammam hub, ensuring full alignment with central PMO standards and direction set by the Project Director.
The PMO Specialist acts as the control and reporting arm at the branch level, enabling disciplined execution without directly owning operations.
Key Responsibilities
1. Execution Tracking & Planning Support
- Track implementation of Nawah programs, activities, and milestones at the Dammam hub.
- Maintain detailed schedules, plans, and progress updates aligned with central PMO frameworks.
- Ensure visibility on deliverables, dependencies, and timelines.
2. Reporting & Performance Monitoring
- Prepare regular progress reports, dashboards, and KPI tracking for the hub.
- Monitor key metrics (program delivery, beneficiary progress, space utilization).
- Highlight variances, delays, and performance gaps.
3. Governance & Compliance
- Ensure adherence to PMO standards, templates, and reporting requirements.
- Track decisions, action items, and follow-ups from management and committees.
- Support audit readiness and documentation compliance.
4. Coordination & Communication
- Act as the coordination point between the Dammam hub and central Nawah teams (PMO, finance, partnerships).
- Support alignment of operational activities with approved plans and priorities.
- Facilitate information flow and structured updates.
5. Risk & Issue Management
- Identify risks, issues, and bottlenecks in execution.
- Escalate concerns with clear data and recommendations.
- Support tracking of mitigation actions and resolution status.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or Project Management.
- 3–5 years of experience in PMO, project coordination, or similar roles.
- Strong analytical, reporting, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Excel and reporting tools.
- Bilingual (Arabic & English) preferred.
Performance Focus Areas
- Accuracy and timeliness of reporting and tracking.
- Visibility and transparency of hub performance.
- Early identification and escalation of risks and issues.
- Compliance with PMO frameworks and governance standards.
- Effectiveness of coordination between hub and central teams.