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Senior Manager – Program Management Office/PMO Jobs in Doha, Qatar at Project Managers Africa
Position: Senior Manager – Program Management Office (PMO)
We have an exciting project at our client based in the Middle East which requires a seasoned PMO Manager to lead a diverse team.
Job Title:
Senior Manager – Program Management Office (PMO)
Responsibilities:
Program & Project Management
Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocation, to ensure successful execution.
Monitor program progress, identify risks or issues, and recommend corrective actions to ensure timely delivery within budget.
Report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure program effectiveness and impact.
Strategic Alignment & Process Optimization
Ensure programs align with broader enterprise-wide strategic priorities.
Identify opportunities to improve project governance, reporting structures, and standard operating procedures to enhance efficiency.
Drive continuous improvement by assessing program effectiveness and recommending enhancements based on data and stakeholder feedback.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
Plan and facilitate key program update meetings, stakeholder connects, workshops, and presentations to gather input, provide updates, and solicit feedback on programs.
Prepare reports for Exco outlining delivery on strategic programs
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Change Management
Act as a liaison between the internal project teams and internal/external partners to ensure alignment and collaboration on program objectives.
Collaborate closely with Heads of Enterprise Architecture and Business Analysis to deliver strategic organisational programmes.
Create engaging content highlighting program benefits, achievements, lessons learned, and best practices.
Support the presentation of findings and recommendations to senior leadership to inform decision-making and strategic planning.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in in business, communications, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
7 to 8 years of work experience, with 5+ in a Senior Program Management role (Telecommunications, IT, Software Development, Strategy Consulting)
5 years experience in project management frameworks and methodologies including:
Agile, Scrum, SaFe, Kanban, Lean
Key Attributes
Strong understanding of Project Management principles, methods and techniques.
Demonstrated success managing and delivering multiple complex simultaneous projects or programs within budgetary constraints, ideally within a fast-paced environment.
Proven track record working closely with senior executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to drive change across an organization
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, with strong ability to synthesize and simplify complex ideas into compelling presentations
Strong organizational and stakeholder management skills
Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g., Power point, Excel, SharePoint, Jira)
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and adapt to changing priorities.
Travel required 15% of time, some international. Passport or travel documentation/visa required.
Flexibility around working hours required, due to global scope of role and working across time zones.
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Title: Senior Manager – Program Management Office/PMO
Company: Project Managers Africa
Location: Doha, Qatar
Category: Management (Program / Project Manager, Operations Manager), Business (Operations Manager)
