Manager PMO

2 weeks ago


Riyadh, Ar Riyāḑ, Saudi Arabia Urban Ridge Supplies Full time 90,000 - 120,000 per year
Team: Strategy & PMO

Activity: Full-time

Role grade: Manager (6)

Direct reports: 0

Indirect reports: 0

Reporting to: Director Strategy & PMO

Role location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Job Purpose: As the Project Management Office (PMO) Manager at the Esports World Cup Foundation, your primary role is to lead the implementation and continuous improvement of project management processes and methodologies. You will play a critical role in ensuring effective project delivery, optimizing resource allocation, and enhancing overall organizational efficiency. Your work will contribute to the successful execution of strategic initiatives, events, and projects within the dynamic esports landscape.

Duties And Responsibilities

PMO & Project Portfolio Management:
  • Work on the project portfolio, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities
  • Be the point of contact with regard to project status, risks, required support, and next steps
  • Facilitate coordination between verticals, drive collaboration, and provide direction, mentorship, and support to other program managers

Project Governance, Project Monitoring and Reporting:
  • Develop, implement, and manage project management processes, methodologies, templates, and tools in line with the best practices
  • Establish project monitoring and reporting mechanisms to track project progress, identify risks, and communicate project status to stakeholders
  • Analyse project data and metrics to identify areas for improvement, inform decision-making
  • Evaluate project requests, and prioritize initiatives to manage resource allocation
  • Optimize resource utilization, identify and address resource constraints
  • Ensure project delivery within budget and timeline constraints
  • Support preparation of communication materials to relevant stakeholders, esp. management team and BoD

Risk Management & Continuous Improvement:
  • Develop and maintain a risk management framework and escalation procedures
  • Implement risk management processes to identify, assess, and mitigate project risks
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and PMO enhancement, and drive initiatives to improve project management practices
  • Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging project management trends

Partner with others / stakeholders:
  • Work closely with internal stakeholders (especially esports, Sales and Marketing, Commercial, and shared services) to understand their needs and objectives

Education And Experience
  • 5+ years of proven experience in project management, with project experience in a diverse spectrum of functions (e.g. commercial, go-to-market, marketing/branding/communication, internal functions, organization, and performance management)
  • University degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; relevant experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
  • Proven track record of working in a project-based, multi-stakeholder environment
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
  • Proven ability to develop presentations for the management team / BoD
  • A good background in developing strategies
  • Strong knowledge of project management tools and Microsoft Office / Google Suite.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic.
  • Familiarity with the Saudi Arabian market and cultural nuances

Benefits
  • Relocation support
  • Transportation allowance
  • Competitive compensation
  • Housing allowance
  • VIP medical insurance
  • Opportunity to work on a new exciting project with a group of passionate professionals. You will get the freedom to excel and make a real impact

Diversity disclaimer

Our mission is to build a diverse organization where our members, regardless of background or identity, have a sense of belonging. We genuinely believe that thanks to creating a collaborative environment where different perspectives are valued, we can achieve more. Together, we want to reshape the boundaries of what is achievable in the esports domain.
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