Posted
Ref: SP755-42
Job description / Role
The Senior Portfolio Officer is for overseeing and supporting the execution of digital transformation initiatives within the organization. This role involves creating and managing dashboards to track project progress, performance, and metrics, and working closely with the Integrated Project Management Office (IPMO) to ensure alignment and coordination of digital projects. The Portfolio Officer will provide insights and recommendations based on data analysis to drive decision-making and ensure successful project delivery.
Responsibilities:
• Support the execution and management of digital transformation projects.
• Monitor project progress and ensure alignment with the organization’s digital strategy.
• Design, develop, and maintain interactive and visually appealing dashboards.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs), project metrics, and progress reports.
• Ensure data accuracy and consistency across dashboards.
• Work closely with the Integrated Project Management Office (IPMO) to coordinate project activities.
• Analyze project data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide regular reports and insights to stakeholders to support informed decision-making.
• Develop and present project performance reports to senior management.
• Collaborate with various departments and teams to gather and analyze project data
• Communicate effectively with project stakeholders to provide updates and gather feedback.
• Identify areas for improvement in digital transformation processes and recommend solutions.
• Implement best practices and innovative solutions to enhance project delivery and performance.
• Prepare regular status reports and dashboards for senior leadership and stakeholders, highlighting project progress, issues, risks, and dependencies, and providing recommendations for resolution or mitigation.
• Monitor and control project and portfolio health levels, highlight potential issues and possible resolutions to mitigate risks.
• Support project managers in resource allocation and tracking, including personnel, budget, and equipment.
• Facilitate communication among project team members, stakeholders, and other relevant parties, and organize meetings, workshops, and other project-related events.
• Continuously look for opportunities to improve project management processes and practices within the PMO.
• Provide guidance and support to project managers and team members on project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Assist the Department Head in developing and implementing department-level governance and maintaining relevant documents (including but not limited to: Group Planning & Project Management Policy, Project Implementation Manual, PMO Charter, Project Life Cycle Process Maps, etc.) and their processes and procedures to ensure compliance and best practices.
Requirements:
Experience:
• Minimum of 4 - 6 years of experience in project management, PMO, or related role, preferably in a holding company or multi-business environment.
• Proven experience in digital transformation projects and portfolio management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of PMO types, maturity models, roles, and responsibilities.
• In-depth knowledge of the concepts and principles of project and portfolio management and their planning.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work with local and remote teams from a wide range of backgrounds
Skills:
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong proficiency in creating and managing dashboards using tools like Power BI, Tableau, or similar
• Must be proficient in MS Project (desktop and online) and Primavera.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft 365 suite.
• Ability to work flexibly and quickly grasp knowledge of new knowledge areas, systems, and tools.
• Dashboard design and development
• Project performance tracking and reporting
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A leading holding company in UAE.
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