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Parsons · Onsite · AE - Abu Dhabi
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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Director – PMO Setup and Governance Lead to join our team! In this role, you will be seconded to a major governmental entity to help them establish and govern their PMO.


What You'll Be Doing:

  • Define the required PMO model and implementation roadmap by assessing the client's needs and maturity.
  • Establish the PMO vision, mandate, organizational structure, and operating model.
  • Define project, programme, and portfolio governance requirements.
  • Standardize project management methodologies, procedures, templates, and controls.
  • Establish integrated planning, cost management, risk, change, reporting, and assurance processes.
  • Provide executives with reliable performance information and early warnings.
  • Establish a scalable PMO capable of supporting the organization’s current and future project portfolio.
  • The successful candidate should be expected to produce, approve, or oversee the following deliverables:
  • Initial Mobilization Deliverables
    • PMO Charter.
    • PMO Vision and Objectives.
    • PMO Operating Model.
    • PMO Organization Structure.
    • PMO Mobilization Plan.
    • Governance Map.
    • Decision Rights Matrix.
    • Project and Programme Classification Model.
    • PMO Gap Analysis.

  • Management Framework Deliverables
    • Project Management Framework.
    • Stage-Gate Framework.
    • Project Execution Plan Template.
    • Cost Management Procedure.
    • Risk and Opportunity Management Procedure.
    • Change-Control Procedure.
    • Reporting and Dashboarding Standard.
    • Project Closure and Benefits-Realization Procedure.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:


  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline from a recognized university.
  • At least 17- 20 years of professional experience
  • Proven experience in infrastructure, master planning, and road design management.
  • Proven experience working within or establishing a Project Management Office (PMO).
  • Experience on projects in the Middle East preferred.
  • Arabic speakers preferred as the role involves regular interaction with government stakeholders.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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About Parsons

Founded in 1944, Parsons Corporation, a digitally enabled solutions provider, is focused on creating the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. From Earth to outer space, we deliver tomorrow’s solutions today. Equipped with the capabilities required to take on any defense, intelligence, or critical infrastructure challenge, our agile, innovative, and disruptive approach enables us to deliver solutions at the speed of relevance. Our people are our greatest asset. We strive to be an employer of choice that engages employees in the community and creates rewarding career paths to cultivate a resilient workforce that is ready for the future. For more about Parso

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