Head - Project Management Office

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STRATEGY & DEVELOPMENT

Head – Project Management Office

The Strategy & Planning team build our strategies and ensure we prioritise investments for maximum benefit. The Development team teams analyses current and future operational performance and translates our strategies into the design and delivery of award-winning products and experiences. As Head Project Management Office, you’ll be at the centre of all of this, responsible for the coordination, control and alignment of all programme and project activities across Strategy & Development within Dubai Airports.

What You’ll Deliver

• You’ll lead and shape the PMO function within the Development division, building from the ground up an efficient, capable and lean team to support the delivery of all programmes and projects. You’ll define the governance, processes, tools and systems, and shape the team required to transition the PMO function into a mature, value-adding function for the business.
• You’ll act as the single source of truth for delivery oversight, reporting & performance – you’ll define, implement and track delivery performance against set metrics. You will provide performance insights, actionable guidance and impactful reporting to all levels of the business including c-suite to drive delivery, improve performance and support decision-making.
• You’ll shape and implement best practice governance frameworks – you’ll ensure that governance and controls are aligned with industry best practice, effective and enable success for all project, design and construction management activities. You’ll establish a project controls framework for timely identification of cost, time & quality changes and implementation of mitigations.
• You’ll foster and maintain a culture of excellence and continuous improvement – you will drive collaboration across teams, encouraging alignment within the department and throughout the wider business to ensure unified programme and project delivery. You will drive innovation and lead change.
  
  

What You Bring

• You’ll be educated to bachelor’s degree level in a discipline related to Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Project management or similar fields.
• You’ll have at least 10-12 years of overall experience with at least 5-7 years of relevant experience within a Senior Project management office or portfolio related role with a responsibility to establish a Project Management Office from inception.
• You’ll have Expert knowledge of programme and project governance, project controls, construction management, scheduling, risk management, budget and cost management and benefits realization.
• You’ll have excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills—especially across technical, operational, and executive levels.
• You’ll have a demonstrated ability to scope, implement and optimize P3M tools/software around team functions, skill sets and documented ways of working.
  
  

Life at Dubai Airports

Fast-moving and fast-growing, Dubai Airports is a business that’s all about delivering great airport experiences, 24 hours a day. Life here means always pushing – and being pushed – to work better and smarter. With us, you’ll be encouraged to be the best you can be. You’ll be part of the team that connects the world. And at every opportunity, you’ll go beyond; delivering an advanced, innovative future for yourself and our business, and making an impact that delivers for Dubai