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.
• Bachelor s degree in Engineering or a related discipline from a recognized university.
• At least 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.
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