Project Management Officer

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Job Purpose

The purpose of this job is to contribute to the governance of projects, ensuring consistent project management practices are adhered

to while supporting organizational goals and objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain a set of PMO methodologies, processes, and standards to ensure consistent and effective project management practices throughout the organization. This may include defining project lifecycle phases, creating templates and tools, and establishing governance frameworks
• Track and analyze project performance metrics, ensuring projects are progressing according to plan and within established parameters. Prepare regular reports and dashboards for management, detailing key performance areas and areas for improvement
• Identify and assess project risks, assist the project team to develop risk mitigation strategies, and establish risk management processes to minimize the impact of potential threats on project outcomes. This includes conducting risk assessments, facilitating risk workshops, and implementing risk response plans
• Facilitate lessons learned sessions at the end of to capture insights and best practices. Identify areas for process improvement, propose and implement process enhancements, and promote a culture of continuous improvement within the PMO and across projects
• Establish and maintain project documentation, including project charters, requirements, and other relevant documents
• Monitor project progress against plans and identify and address any deviations with the Project/PMO Specialist
• Compile and analyze project data to provide insights and recommendations for improvement
• Establish and enforce project management best practices and standardss
• Conduct project audits to ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedure
• Ensure that the Project/PMO Specialist keeps the key stakeholders informed of project progress, risks, and issues with regular reporting
• Continuously evaluate and improve project management processes
• Identify areas for efficiency gains and implement process enhancements
• Provide training and guidance to project teams on best practices
• Ensure that the Project/PMO Specialist conducts post-project reviews to analyze project outcomes and identify lessons learned

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or civil engineering
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
• Knowledgeable in CAPM (Certified associate in project management) framework and principles
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and vendor negotiation skills
• Strong analytical thinking and ability to simplify complex technical requirements
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification is preferred