PMO Head

工作职责:Leads the R&D Project Management Function and Project Management Team in KSA, what includes:– Owns the R&D Project Portfolio, ensuring alignment of the projects with the business needs and driving clarity, transparency and feasibility of the scope, schedule, resources, budget. Sets the structure to proactively identify, evaluate, manage and communicate the project and portfolio risks, laying out– Ensures the right Project Management Capacity and Skills to lead cross-functionally without formal authority the projects in the portfolio. Leads, coaches and develops the Project Management Team.– Owns and ensures continuous improvement of the Standard Product Development Process (SPDP) and Project Development Governance, in collaboration with the cross-functional leading team.– Defines KPIs and reports/communicates the Project and Project Portfolio performance to all impacted stakeholders (particular focus to the Executive level).– Ensures Administration and Continuous improvement of the Project and Project Portfolio Management toolSupports the Head of R&D to get R&D strategy implemented, by supporting the scoping/planning and then taking care of the project management for Transformation任职条件:Experience:minimum 10 years’ experience in Project Management Office (PMO), Program Management and/ or Project Management roles, preferably within the R&D or Product Development sectors.Proven experience in leading/managing small teams, preferably in Project Management area.International experience and cultural awareness with a variety of business and cultural environments, particularly valuable knowledge and experience on KSA and/or Middle East environment.Ability to lead initiatives without authority in a matrix organization: create plans, drive alignment across functions and hierarchy levels and monitor implementation.Able to identify and resolve conflicts. Ability to build strong good working relationships with management and all project stakeholders from Executives down to the Project Team Member level.Strong personality to be able to convince people.Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information to executive-level stakeholders.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making. Ability to tailor reports and communications for the Executive level.Advanced Degrees such as Master's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.Project Management Certification: PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent.Language Skills: Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Preferred Qualifications/Profile:Good knowledge of R&D processes and toolsIndustry Knowledge: Experience in the elevator or related industry.Change Management and Green Field: Experience in change management and new organization setup.Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and integrate new technologies into project management practices.Additional Languages: Proficiency in Arabic or other relevant languages.Experience New Product Launch/Gated Process;Customer / Supplier Relationship experience;Communication Skills in global/local a matrix; Work Environment and Travel Requirements：Ability to travel internationally (up to 30%).Role includes a mix of office, manufacturing site, and field environment interactions.