Job Description

Are you passionate about leading large-scale transformation projects and delivering business value through structured project management?

We are seeking an experienced PMO Manager to oversee the SAP implementation project within our organization. This is a pivotal role that requires strategic leadership, cross-functional coordination, and a deep commitment to project excellence.

The PMO Manager for the SAP implementation project will be responsible for overseeing, coordinating, and ensuring the seamless execution of all project phases. This manager will drive cross-functional collaboration, keep the project aligned with business objectives, and ensure all deliverables meet quality, schedule, and budget expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Initiation: Develop comprehensive roadmaps, define project scope and deliverables, create resource plans, facilitate kick-off, and establish governance frameworks. Execution & Monitoring: Oversee schedules, resources, regular status meetings, stakeholder reporting, and risk mitigation, ensuring project progress aligns with business objectives. Stakeholder Management: Map stakeholders, implement engagement strategies, manage expectations, and act as the key liaison between project teams and business units. Physical Resources Management: Coordinate logistics, equipment, workspace, and F&B services for the project team and events. Project Progress Reporting: Standardise reporting formats, track progress, highlight achievements and risks, and distribute regular updates to sponsors and leadership. Risk & Issue Management: Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues, develop contingency plans, and promote a risk-aware culture across teams. Change Management: Execute change management strategies, empower change champions, conduct readiness assessments, and drive user adoption. Training Management: Develop and coordinate SAP training plans, organise training sessions, and support continuous learning and assessment. Quality Assurance & Compliance: Define and audit quality standards, ensure compliance, oversee testing, and manage defect reporting and resolution. Documentation: Establish and maintain secure, centralised project documentation, ensure timely updates, and prepare for audits and handovers. Attendance & KPI Management: Set attendance guidelines, monitor participation, evaluate performance against KPIs, and support a culture of accountability. Project Close-out: Oversee user acceptance, cutover, post-go-live support, lessons learned, and project documentation for a successful transition.

Required Skills:

Bachelor's degree in business administration, Information Technology, Project Management, or a related field Master's degree or relevant postgraduate qualifications (e.g., MBA, MSc) are highly desirable Recognised project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum Master) preferred Excellent command of English (written and spoken) is essential; proficiency in Arabic is an advantage Additional SAP-specific training or certifications is an advantage. Valid UAE driver's license is required
Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

Do you have experience setting up and managing a PMO office specifically for SAP programs? * Are you fluent in English and Arabic (speaking and reading)?