Grant Thornton Abdulaal Bahrain is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Manager Corporate PMO to join our team on a short term secondment contract. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work closely with one of our highly reputable clients in the market.
Job Purpose
As the Senior Manager Corporate PMO, you will play a pivotal role in guiding the companies long-term growth and development. You will work closely with senior leadership to identify, set up, manage & execute strategic initiatives and cross functional that drive the company's success in a highly competitive industry.
Role
- The position will lead PMO function for the group and will get to work in projects / initiatives throughout the business with various stakeholders, ensuring project governance, reporting, and delivery excellence.
- The role involves presenting & participating in high profile management discussions, BoD and steerco meetings to drive project discussions / performance reviews on the same.
Detailed Responsibilities
Project Planning : Develop detailed project plans, budgets, schedules, and resource allocations while ensuring alignment with enterprise goals.Stakeholder Management : Engage and influence stakeholders across various departments and levels, including senior leadership, to gain buy-in and ensure transparent communication.Risk Management : Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, develop mitigation strategies and escalate when necessary.Execution & Delivery : Lead the end-to-end execution of strategic initiatives, overseeing project teams and driving cross-functional execution in a fast-paced environment.Performance Monitoring : Track project progress against timelines and budgets, reporting on key milestones, performance metrics, and outcomes to senior management and / or BoD.Post-Project Review : Conduct evaluations to identify lessons learned and areas for continuous improvement in project management processes and best practices.Handling confidential matters with discretion in a high-pressure, unstructured environment.Coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure project deliverables are met.Drive change : Lead change management initiatives to ensure the organization successfully adopts new processes, systems, or strategies.Facilitate decision-making : Use data and analysis to inform strategic decisions, troubleshoot complex problems, and drive projects toward successful outcomes.Other tasks, as assigned from time to time.Education & experience
Education : A bachelor's degree in business, management, engineering or a similar field is required, while a master's degree (such as an MBA) is preferred.Certifications : Project Management Professional (PMP) or Prince2 are highly desirable.Minimum of 5 years experience within a PMO role.Prior experience in strategy and management consulting is highly desirable.Candidate must currently reside in Bahrain.Skills
Project Management Expertise : Proven experience in driving successful project planning, execution, monitoring, closing & reporting / analyzing.Leadership & Communication : The ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with senior leadership, board members and other stakeholders.Organizational skills : The role demands sound judgment across diverse situations, coupled with robust administrative and organizational capabilities, allowing for the effective management of multiple priorities.Furthermore, the candidate must demonstrate the ability to thrive under pressure and manage confidential information with discretion.Financial Acumen : Experience of budget control and financial management as part of project delivery.Technical proficiency : Strong command of project management software (e.g., Jira, MS Project) and, often, a grasp of relevant technologies like CRM or digital engagement platforms.#J-18808-Ljbffr