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.

Desired Candidate Profile

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 Employment Type Full-time