Project Management Officer

Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Governance & Standards
• Develop and enforce project management methodologies, frameworks, templates, and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with organizational standards and policies across all projects.
• Project Planning & Execution Support
• Support project managers in planning, tracking, and executing projects.
• Facilitate project kick-offs, reviews, and closure activities.
• Provide training and guidance to project teams on PMO practices.

Monitoring & Reporting

• Track project status, milestones, budgets, risks, and dependencies.
• Prepare executive-level dashboards, progress reports, and portfolio health summaries.
• Identify and escalate issues, risks, or bottlenecks proactively.
• Resource & Portfolio Management
• Manage project resource allocation in collaboration with functional leads.
• Prioritize projects based on business value and resource availability.
• Maintain the project portfolio roadmap to align with organizational strategy.
• Continuous Improvement
• Evaluate project performance and implement lessons learned.
• Drive adoption of tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Asana, or similar) for efficiency.
• Recommend process improvements for project delivery excellence.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelors degree in Business, Engineering, IT, or related field (Master’s/MBA preferred).
• 3-5 years of experience in project management or PMO roles.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).
• Proficiency in project management tools (MS Project, Jira, Smart sheet, or equivalent).
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting abilities.

Competencies

• Strategic planning and portfolio oversight.
• Leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
• Risk and change management.
• Attention to detail with big-picture alignment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Preferred candidate profile