PMO Manager

Job purpose

This role is responsible for overseeing the project portfolio so it stays aligned with the company’s strategic goals and contributes measurable business value. The PMO Manager sets governance practices, tracks portfolio performance, and prepares executive-level reporting and insights that help leaders make sound decisions and improve project outcomes.

Portfolio management and strategic alignment

• Lead oversight of the full project portfolio and evaluate how it is performing.
• Make sure all initiatives support organizational strategy and business objectives.
• Track whether expected benefits are being realized and value is being delivered.
• Assist with decisions on project prioritization and execution order.

PMO governance and methodology

• Create, maintain, and improve PMO policies, frameworks, and standards.
• Ensure project teams apply the approved delivery methodologies consistently.
• Check compliance with governance and control requirements.
• Support ongoing improvement of PMO processes, tools, and ways of working.

Portfolio oversight and control

• Monitor project status, progress, and health across the portfolio.
• Review risks, issues, and cross-project dependencies.
• Manage portfolio-level change control activities.
• Guide and support project managers in day-to-day delivery.

Reporting and executive support

• Compile portfolio dashboards and summary reports.
• Give management clear insights, analysis, and recommendations on project performance.
• Support governance boards and steering committees with information and coordination.
• Organize portfolio review meetings and help drive decisions.

Resource, quality, and vendor management

• Track resource allocation and capacity across active projects.
• Carry out project reviews and quality assurance checks.
• Support project initiation, business case preparation, and scope definition.
• Take part in vendor assessment, selection, and performance monitoring.

HR and leadership accountability

• Recruit, identify, and develop high performers, and build future leaders within the team.
• Recognize underperformance and help improve it, or take appropriate action if needed.
• Ensure fair and unbiased treatment of all team members.
• Assess subordinates based on performance and achieved results.
• Maintain an approved delegation of authority matrix in line with company policy.

Ownership and decision-making

• Accept full accountability for the operation and the deliverables of the position within company guidelines.
• Anticipate potential issues early and take preventive action.
• Make timely and appropriate decisions when required.

Delivery and business impact

• Deliver results on time while maintaining the required quality and cost standards.
• Make a clear and measurable contribution that exceeds business expectations.

Business planning and performance

• Translate corporate objectives into practical business plans.
• Plan, track, and execute annual and development plans.
• Monitor plan performance, take corrective action, and strengthen outcomes.
• Prepare periodic progress reports.
• Manage budgets and expenses to achieve strong cost efficiency.

Organizational development

• Develop the organizational structure based on current needs and future growth plans.
• Ensure job descriptions are available for all roles and deployment needs.

Business process improvements

• Build clear written systems, policies, and procedures, and look for opportunities to automate.
• Use relevant IT solutions confidently in support of the role and business needs.
• Encourage adoption of automated systems and promote their full use.

Quality, adaptability, and HSE

• Maintain a strong focus on quality as a key competitive advantage.
• Adapt to new tools, techniques, structures, technologies, and business models.
• Help maintain a safe, secure, and legally compliant work environment.

Company profile

Alfanar is a Saudi-based organization with an international footprint. Its business spans manufacturing and trading of low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical products, as well as conventional and renewable energy, oil and gas, water treatment, infrastructure, technical services, and digital solutions. The company’s main manufacturing hub is Medinet alfanar Alsinaiya in Riyadh, a 700,000-square-meter site featuring advanced facilities and laboratories staffed by highly skilled professionals. Alfanar emphasizes quality, continuous development of its people, and a supportive workplace where employees are valued, developed, and empowered.

Academic qualification

A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a closely related discipline is required.

Work experience

This position requires 6 to 10 years of relevant experience.

Technical and functional competencies

Business planning, project management, project management methodology, project management tools, and communication.