14 Director Of Project Management jobs in Qatar
Project Director
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About AtkinsRéalis
Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at or follow us on LinkedIn .
AtkinsRéalis are searching for a Project Director to join our team with experience of managing large-scale multi-disciplinary projects in Qatar and the GCC Region. The candidate is to have a minimum of 15 years' experience with 8+ years within the Middle East.
The Project Director will accountable for the overall project performance for projects that they are assigned. They will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of projects within the business. Their primary role is to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet the Client's requirements. They are to work closely with the project team to establish project objectives, developing project plans, and coordinating activities between different teams to achieve project goals.
The role requires extensive experience within the Leisure & Entertainment sector relating to one of the following:
- Cultural & Civic Landmarks
- High-Performance Sports & Entertainment Venues
- Motorsport or Automotive Facilities
The Project Director will also manage the project budget, including the allocation of resources, and monitor project progress to ensure that milestones are met. They are to liaise with Clients to manage their expectations, build relationships, and ensure that the projects align with the Clients' needs.
In addition to these responsibilities, the selected Candidate will be required to manage project risk, develop contingency plans, and ensure that health and safety standards are adhered to. They are responsible for managing project documentation, ensuring that projects are compliant with regulatory requirements, and maintaining AtkinsRealis' project management methodology.
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery
- Accountable for the end-to-end leadership, management and delivery of all aspects of the project. This includes project management, timeliness, quality, risk management, project financial performance and scope management of the projects, in line with the AtkinsRealis methodology.
- Accountable for successful close out of commercial fee and contractual negotiations with the Client and their representative.
- Accountable for the establishment of the project, including resourcing from Delivery Centres and Offices, project set up, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), program development, milestone establishment, scope changes and variations.
- Demonstrate care about the well-being of themselves and others, through actively participating in and driving OHS activities.
- Build and lead whole project delivery teams and work with the Discipline Leads to secure required resources.
- Ensure project delivery activity is in line with Company standards and client expectations.
- Ensure effective closeout and debrief occurs with Client, Client Relationship Executive (CRE), People Manager and Project Manager.
Financial Management
- Accountable for the P&L of the project
- Have an excellent understanding of Risk and the need to use their commercial acumen.
- Review and submit monthly project reports monitoring project performance.
- Review Project budget at the start of the project.
- Conduct Monthly Financial Review with the team and present to Senior Management.
Client Management
- Manage contract matters with Client.
- Escalate issues in a timely manner to the Project Review Board.
Worker Type
Employee
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Regular
At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.
Project Director
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When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We've got what you're looking for.
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Project Director - Design Delivery
Doha, Qatar.
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Project Director to join our team in Doha, Qatar In this role, you will manage our Project Managers over a wide range of projects, ensuring efficient, effective execution aligned with our strategic goals. Your expertise in infrastructure, roadway typologies, utilities, and environmental regulations will be essential in guiding our projects to successful completion, while acting as the primary representative of Parsons with clients and subcontractors.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Play a pivotal role in providing direction and management overseeing all Project Managers (PMs), to assure on-schedule completion within or below budget and per contractual obligations.
- Initiate and set goals for the PMs and projects according to the strategic goals of the Country Manager and corporate strategy.
- Oversee delivery and overall success of our projects, supervise our managers, and inform the Country Manager on progress and performance.
- Establish the program requirements for all areas of the project and check the deliverables for adherence to these criteria.
- Oversee the establishment of Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents as needed.
- Act as the Company representative with the client and selected subcontractors during the program execution.
- Negotiate changes to the scope of work with the client and key subcontractors.
- Collaborate with Business Development to market and secure additional work with the client.
- Responsible for the development and distribution of a project summary to all members of the project team for reference.
- Work with key project individuals to devise and execute action plans to rectify potential cost overruns or delays, or to accommodate significant changes to the scope of work; advise the client and company management of any such changes.
- Promote technical and commercial excellence on the project through the application of Quality Assurance processes.
- Monitor and report to the Country Manager on the progress of all project activity within the program, including significant milestones and any conditions which would affect project cost or schedule.
- Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related technical/business field. Master's Degree preferred.
- MME Registration is required.
- Minimum of 20 years of infrastructure experience, including a sound understanding of the design and regulations relating to various roadway typologies, wet and dry utilities, structures, public realm, and the environment.
- Thorough technical and business background.
- Significant project management or construction management assignments at a Program Director level.
- Must have thorough knowledge of program management, capabilities, and skills in engineering principles, and have a strategic mindset of industry best practices and regulations.
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to effectively communicate with clients, corporate, and their project managers on technical and non-technical subjects.
- Must have deep knowledge and understanding of roadway and infrastructure design principles, standards, and regulations.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
- Advanced leadership skills with the ability to perform in a management capacity.
- Supervise all projects and project managers involved to provide feedback and resolve complex problems.
- Devise evaluation strategies to monitor PMs' performance and determine the need for improvements.
- Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations.
- Advanced knowledge of current technology and how it can be effectively utilized on the project.
Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
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EOI - Project Director (Offshore)
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Wood is accepting expressions of interest for a Project Director (Offshore) to join our team in Qatar. This role create delivery excellence across assigned project/program/portfolio of projects, provide certainty and confidence to the customer/project sponsor, and robust control of project scope, schedule, cost and risk.
Specifies and directs the implementation and completion of one or more major projects or programs, including responsibility for managing safety, scope, cost, schedule and risk, and ensuring appropriate reporting and governance is in place. Responsible for delivery of project(s)/program(s)/portfolio to agreed scope, specifications, schedule and budget, for managing change and customer relationships. Delivers project(s)/program(s)/portfolio which often involves a high level of complexity and risk with multiple workstreams and high financial risk. Oversight of multiple project managers.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- P & L responsibility with associated commercial and financial accountability including revenue delivery, margin and overhead management, budget and forecast determination and attainment, risk and opportunity reviews, cost controls, accounts payable/billing and cash collection
- Contributes to and reviews the project proposal and plan to establish timeframe, procedures for accomplishing the project, resource requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of the project. Ensures adherence to corporate policy and best practice, and sets project evaluation parameters.
- Negotiates changes to project scope with the customer. Follows Change Management process to identify and approve modifications to scope, cost, schedule and quality
- Pursues and develop opportunities for innovation, such as digitalisation and technology use, work share and high value engineering centres, to bring value to Wood and customer
- Approves project procedures and project execution plan including the scope of work, deliverables list, master schedule, budget, org charts, risk register etc
- Ensures competence of project team members to carry out assigned work
- Oversees proposals and call-offs (may be single projects) within delegation of authority, ensuring compliance with contracting policy and standards of ethical conduct.
- Monitors adherence to schedule, cost and quality and proactively intervenes to avoid slippage
- Ensures that the required project management software systems are established for the project and the supporting training is completed
- Ensure the project assurance protocol and schedule are established
- Involved in establishing terms and conditions, and wider scope and larger size of projects may require more visibility in the community as well as activity in attracting project staff
- Responsible for the project HSSE leadership, ensures a program of initiatives and auditing schedule are established, and that HSSE and quality management issues are proactively addressed
- Drives good practices, including corporate initiatives, across projects and programs
- Resolves complex issues which are escalated by project team
- Participate in assurance activities and peer reviews
- The complexity, potential impact and political sensitivity of projects/programmes of this size (particularly in an international context), frequently require the project director to be involved in closing the deal, attracting specialized staff from outside the organization, and managing relationships with local officials and community groups as well as the customer and contractors, all based on their credibility and proven track record
QUALIFICATIONS
- University degree (bachelors or masters) in Engineering
- Project Management Professional (PMP), Associate in Project Management (APM) or equivalent certification is preferred
- Typically requires more than 20 years of broad and extensive pertinent experience, including minimum 10 years project management experience, mastering their area and knowledgeable about impacts on other areas; of which substantial experience successfully managing major/complex international or remote location projects.
- Requires strong technical skill as relevant to the project scope(s)
- Good level of experience in the related field, industry, and locations of the work
- Has thorough knowledge of project success and benefits management
- Expert in stakeholder management with extensive experience in managing challenging stakeholders and able to coach and advise others in this area
- Thorough understanding of requirements management from creation to monitoring to verification of complex project requirements and their linkage to business benefits.
- Knowledge of work flow management, established policies for engineering ownership, globalization of projects and request for tender process
- Experienced in assembling and managing multi-phase project budgets, including risk contingencies
- Expert Practitioner in Risk Management processes, well versed in how risks are transposed into cost, time and contingency estimates and forecasts
- Advanced knowledge of various forms of vendor contracts across many types of goods and services; able to create new appropriate contracting frameworks and negotiate to successful conclusion.
- Able to manage complex major project start-up, produce and communicate the project execution plan
- Expert understanding of both explicit and implicit dependencies and able to explain these and build into recommendations
- Experience of implementing successful project performance improvement activities and techniques for recovering poor performance
- Knowledge of supplier categorisation and experienced in devising appropriate commercial acquisition strategies
- Understands the needs of information management requirements in the project phases (operation), internal (contractual, statutory) and asset (customer) documentation.
- Able to negotiate appropriate close-out terms with all key stakeholders.
- Ability to effectively manage resources (personnel, equipment, materials etc)
- Sound practice and experience of commercial and technical risk management.
- Able to drive cash flow management as well as projection/forecast of cost at completion
ABOUT US
Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.
Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
Project Director, Interior Fitout
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Our client based in Qatar is a superior leader in luxury interior design. On their behalf we are looking to hire a project director with interior fit-out experience.
This senior level role will be responsible for overseeing and delivering interior fit-out projects on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards. The role includes effective resource and technical management, collaboration with internal teams, supervision of subcontractors, and ensuring strict compliance with safety and operational protocols.
Main responsibilities will be to lead the execution of interior fit-out projects across multiple sites. Manage project time lines, resources, and quality to meet client expectations whilst coordinating cross-functionally with design, procurement and finance teams. Ensure site compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations are adhered to. Manage and optimize manpower and subcontractor performances and develop and implement operational policies and procedures. Monitor and control project budgets and financial performance in order to provide timely and accurate reporting to senior management.
The ideal applicant will hold a Bachelor / Masters Degree in civil engineering, architecture, or a similar related field. Have worked and gained experience in a similar role for a minimum of 10 years in interior fit-out projects, including at least 3 years in a senior operations role. The PMP certification or equivalent in project management is a bonus as is solid expertise in project scheduling. You must possess strong leadership and team management abilities. Have excellent communication and negotiation skills. Be decisive, proactive, and result-oriented with the ability to handle pressure and resolve conflicts on site.
We can only consider applications from candidates who speak fluent Arabic and English.
For further details please email your current CV in English format with any other relevant information to Please note that only candidates who are suitably qualified for the role can be considered.
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Project Management
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2 Years Contract
Role Overview:
We are seeking a highly capable
Project Manager
to lead strategic initiatives within a newly formed business function. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, planning, and strategy, with proven experience in stakeholder engagement and navigating complex, fast-paced environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end project delivery, ensuring alignment with business goals and timelines.
- Develop detailed project plans, including scope, milestones, resources, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive execution and resolve roadblocks.
- Manage stakeholder expectations through clear communication and regular updates.
- Monitor project performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and outcomes.
- Support change management initiatives and ensure smooth adoption of new processes.
Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience in project management, preferably in dynamic or startup-like environments.
- Strong strategic thinking and planning capabilities.
- Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
- Proven problem-solving ability and adaptability.
- PMP, PRINCE2, or similar certification is a plus.
- Experience with project management tools
Project Management Officer
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Duties, Skills and Qualifications:
- Develop and maintain project plans and schedules.
- Oversee contract governance and provide internal operational and administrative support, including procurement.
- Proven track record in managing multi-stakeholder projects across government and private sectors.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
- Deep understanding of governance, adoption, and performance monitoring frameworks.
- Ability to work in a dynamic, high-visibility environment with multiple priorities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (Arabic will be a great advantage).
- Ability to develop and implement KPI, SLA tracking and reporting
- Skilled in developing and maintaining project charters, schedules, budgets, and risk registers.
- Strong analytical skills to track adoption/utilization KPIs and assess project impact.
- Skilled in negotiation, conflict resolution, and stakeholder alignment.
- Resilient under pressure and capable of handling complex political and organizational dynamics.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, IT, Engineering, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
- Relevant years of experience in project management, preferably within government programs, smart city initiatives, or digital transformation platforms.
- Certification in PMP, PRINCE2, highly desirable.
- Expertise in Projects delivery
Preferred Tools:
- Project management tools
- Microsoft Project
- DevOPs or Jira or similar tools
- Power point high Caliber presentation skills.
Project Management Officer
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Job Title:
PMO
Company:
HyperThink Systems, W.L.L -Doha,Qatar
Location:
Doha, Qatar
Job Type:
Full-time | 1-Year Contract (Extendable based on performance and project needs)
Experience Required:
Minimum 7+ years
Academic Qualification:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field
Start Date:
Immediate or as per notice period
Key Responsibilities
· Oversee end-to-end project delivery within the PMO.
· Ensure projects meet scope, budget, and timelines while adhering to governance processes.
· Manage stakeholders, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and ensure transparent reporting.
· Monitor and track SLAs, KPIs, and project milestones, highlighting risks where necessary.
· Provide governance support, including project charters, contract oversight, and procurement assistance.
Skills & Experience Required:
· Strong experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects (government/private sector).
· Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
· Proven ability in governance frameworks, KPI/SLA reporting, and risk management.
· Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, Jira/DevOps, etc.).
· Relevant certifications (PMP, PRINCE2 preferred).
· Bachelor's degree in business administration, IT, Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred).
This is a fantastic opportunity for professionals with expertise in governance, project delivery, and stakeholder management to contribute to large-scale initiatives in a dynamic environment
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Specialist, Project Management
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The job holder shall be responsible to develop policies and standards for in-house programs and projects, cross-functional project management support and coordination, and business process support functions. Also supports the administration of daily project management, coordinating with team members on the implementation and effective usage of project management methodologies.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
Support in development of the projects and ensure all stakeholders are abreast of all activities at all-time throughout the journey of the program.
Assist in developing the program's dashboard ensuring continuous transparency of progress, performance, risks, issues, etc.
Apply in-depth knowledge of project management methodologies and technologies.
Perform evaluation of projects to ensure they are meeting departments standards, adhering to budgets, and meeting deadlines.
Help in developing new project management office policies and processes.
Communicate with suppliers and partners to ensure the smooth project delivery as well as helping to build key, long lasting relationships.
Ensure adherence to commercial governance in all projects, as per applicable standards.
Assist in managing the departments portfolio of projects and interdependencies between projects amongst the project management team section members.
Update project reports, presentations and papers to higher management.
Conduct various trainings for PMO office
Monitor and evaluate the deliverables of each project and present it to senior management.
Perform other related duties to meet the ongoing organizational needs.
Essential Education:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Management, Computer Science/ Computer Engineering/ Project Management or a related discipline
Essentials Certifications:
PMP/Prince2 certification is a must
Essential Experience:
Minimum 9 years relevant experience with bachelor's degree in which 5 years of experience in managing large complex projects.
Project Management Office
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The PMO Consultant will play a pivotal role in establishing and operating the Central Project Management Office (PMO) for the Government Entity. This position acts as a strategic enabler to ensure that all initiatives and projects are effectively aligned with the Government Entity's overarching goals, emphasizing quality, efficiency, and innovation throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Establishment and Operation of the Central PMO
- Support the Planning, Quality, and Innovation Department as a strategic partner to ensure all projects are aligned with the Government Entity's mission and objectives.
- Integrate quality and innovation principles into all project management activities.
- Ensure effective coordination and communication between project owners and executing entities.
Development of PMO Organizational Structure and Operating Mechanisms
- Design and document the PMO's organizational structure, defining reporting lines, functions, and governance processes.
- Clarify the roles and responsibilities of PMO team members and their interaction with other departments.
- Develop and document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to guide PMO operations.
PMO Methodologies, Governance Framework, and KPIs
- Develop comprehensive project management methodologies covering initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
- Design a governance framework defining decision-making authority, escalation mechanisms, and accountability lines.
- Establish Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor PMO performance and project outcomes.
Standardization and Quality Assurance
- Develop standardized templates, work plans, risk registers, and Gantt charts to ensure consistency and efficiency.
- Establish a Quality Assurance framework to conduct periodic audits of project documentation and execution.
- Promote adherence to best practices and continuous improvement across departments.
Monitoring, Reporting, and Performance Management
- Develop and maintain centralized dashboards for real-time project tracking and performance visualization.
- Prepare detailed monthly and quarterly progress and risk reports for executive review.
- Provide variance analysis against approved timelines and budgets, issuing early alerts on deviations or potential risks.
- Ensure reports are concise, visual, and actionable for senior management.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8–10 years of experience in project management, with at least 3 years in a PMO setup (preferably in the public sector or large-scale organizations).
- Strong understanding of PMO governance, methodologies, and performance management frameworks.
- Proven experience developing and implementing project management tools, templates, and dashboards.
- Experience in quality assurance and project performance reporting.
- PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification preferred.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
- Fluency in Arabic is mandatory; proficiency in English is required.
Project Management Specialist
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The Project Management Specialist will provide technical, advisory, and operational support to strategic initiatives across the Government Entity. The role focuses on ensuring effective project planning, execution, and monitoring while promoting best practices in governance, risk management, and performance reporting. The Specialist will also play a key role in building internal capacity through knowledge transfer and training programs to sustain a culture of professional project management excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Project Planning and Advisory Support
- Provide on-site or remote consulting services to support the execution of strategic projects.
- Assist project managers in developing detailed project plans, including scope, timelines, and budgets.
- Support scope change management and financial tracking to ensure compliance with approved budgets and strategic objectives.
- Offer technical advisory input to optimize project outcomes and alignment with the Government Entity's priorities.
Risk and Issue Management
- Identify and document project risks and issues, assessing their likelihood and potential impact.
- Develop proactive mitigation and contingency plans to minimize disruptions to project delivery.
- Continuously monitor emerging risks and manage issues to prevent schedule delays or cost overruns.
Project Progress Reporting and Performance Tracking
- Collect and validate project performance data to ensure accuracy of actual versus planned progress.
- Prepare and submit comprehensive progress reports to the Central PMO on a monthly and quarterly basis.
- Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) methodologies where applicable to provide a clear view of project performance against key baselines.
- Highlight variances, propose corrective actions, and support executive decision-making with concise, data-driven reporting.
Daily Workflow Monitoring and Performance Improvement
- Conduct daily or weekly reviews of project tasks and deliverables.
- Provide constructive feedback and recommendations to enhance project team productivity.
- Identify process inefficiencies and recommend best practices for performance improvement.
Stakeholder Management and Coordination
- Foster effective communication and collaboration among project managers, team members, and external partners.
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure smooth information flow and alignment across departments.
- Resolve operational and coordination challenges that may hinder project execution.
Technical Support and Capacity Building
Training on Project Management Tools and Methodologies
- Design and deliver customized training workshops on modern project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).
- Provide practical training on digital project management tools and software tailored to various employee levels.
Knowledge Transfer and Sustainable Capacity Building
- Develop and implement mentorship programs to empower and upskill national staff.
- Document best practices, success stories, and lessons learned from consulting engagements.
- Support the institutionalization of a sustainable project management culture within the Government Entity beyond the duration of the engagement.
General Conditions and Requirements
Flexibility to Serve as Project Managers for Specialized or Partner Projects
- Specialists may be assigned by the Government Entity to directly manage critical or complex projects, including those involving coordination with external partners.
Certified and Experienced Professionals
- Candidates must hold internationally recognized certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent.
- Proven experience in managing or consulting for governmental or large-scale public-sector projects is essential.
Confidentiality and Compliance
- All consultants are required to maintain strict confidentiality of project data and comply with applicable government policies, laws, and regulations.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 6–10 years of progressive experience in project management or PMO consulting, preferably within government or large organizations.
- Strong understanding of project management frameworks, tools, and methodologies.
- Experience in developing reports, dashboards, and performance-tracking tools.
- PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent international certification required.
- Fluency in Arabic is mandatory; proficiency in English is required.