Senior Project Specialist

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Project Specialist to support the planning, execution, monitoring, and continuous improvement of medium-sized projects and key components of large-scale projects. The successful candidate will ensure projects are delivered in accordance with approved methodologies, governance frameworks, performance standards, and organizational objectives. Key Responsibilities • Review and contribute to the development of project plans to ensure successful implementation and compliance with approved standards and requirements. • Validate project scope, cost estimates, schedules, and deliverables to ensure alignment with applicable regulations, policies, and project management guidelines. • Analyze, review, and evaluate project management methodologies, tools, frameworks, and governance practices to support continuous improvement initiatives. • Participate in project risk management activities, including risk identification, assessment, mitigation planning, and monitoring of corrective actions. • Prepare analytical reports, findings, recommendations, and project performance assessments to support informed decision-making. • Develop detailed implementation schedules and execution plans for large and complex project activities. • Monitor project progress and identify deviations from approved plans, recommending corrective actions where necessary. • Coordinate and communicate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective project delivery and alignment of expectations. • Represent projects in meetings, workshops, and stakeholder discussions when required. • Contribute to the enhancement and development of project management methodologies and PMO practices across the organization. Perform other related duties as assigned by management. • PMO-CP (Certified PMO Professional) certification is required. • Additional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum Master, PMI-RMP, PMI-SP, or P3O will be considered an advantage. • Native Arabic Speaker or Fluent Bilingual (Arabic & English), with excellent verbal and written communication skills in both languages. Experience Requirements • Experience in project planning, PMO operations, project governance, project controls, and risk management. • Experience working within government entities, large organizations, or PMO environments is preferred. Technical Skills • Project Planning & Scheduling • PMO Governance • Project Controls • Risk Management • Project Performance Monitoring • Primavera P6 • Microsoft Project • Power BI • Microsoft Excel (Advanced) • Project Portfolio Management (PPM) Systems Core Competencies • Project Management Knowledge • Analytical Thinking • Risk Assessment & Mitigation • Problem Solving • Stakeholder Management • Project Governance • Report Writing & Presentation • Communication Skills • Attention to Detail • Continuous Improvement