Project Management Specialist

Role Summary

The Project Management Specialist will provide technical, advisory, and operational support to strategic initiatives across the Government Entity. The role focuses on ensuring effective project planning, execution, and monitoring while promoting best practices in governance, risk management, and performance reporting. The Specialist will also play a key role in building internal capacity through knowledge transfer and training programs to sustain a culture of professional project management excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning and Advisory Support

• Provide on-site or remote consulting services to support the execution of strategic projects.
• Assist project managers in developing detailed project plans, including scope, timelines, and budgets.
• Support scope change management and financial tracking to ensure compliance with approved budgets and strategic objectives.
• Offer technical advisory input to optimize project outcomes and alignment with the Government Entity's priorities.

Risk and Issue Management

• Identify and document project risks and issues, assessing their likelihood and potential impact.
• Develop proactive mitigation and contingency plans to minimize disruptions to project delivery.
• Continuously monitor emerging risks and manage issues to prevent schedule delays or cost overruns.

Project Progress Reporting and Performance Tracking

• Collect and validate project performance data to ensure accuracy of actual versus planned progress.
• Prepare and submit comprehensive progress reports to the Central PMO on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) methodologies where applicable to provide a clear view of project performance against key baselines.
• Highlight variances, propose corrective actions, and support executive decision-making with concise, data-driven reporting.

Daily Workflow Monitoring and Performance Improvement

• Conduct daily or weekly reviews of project tasks and deliverables.
• Provide constructive feedback and recommendations to enhance project team productivity.
• Identify process inefficiencies and recommend best practices for performance improvement.

Stakeholder Management and Coordination

• Foster effective communication and collaboration among project managers, team members, and external partners.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure smooth information flow and alignment across departments.
• Resolve operational and coordination challenges that may hinder project execution.

Technical Support and Capacity Building

Training on Project Management Tools and Methodologies

• Design and deliver customized training workshops on modern project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).
• Provide practical training on digital project management tools and software tailored to various employee levels.

Knowledge Transfer and Sustainable Capacity Building

• Develop and implement mentorship programs to empower and upskill national staff.
• Document best practices, success stories, and lessons learned from consulting engagements.
• Support the institutionalization of a sustainable project management culture within the Government Entity beyond the duration of the engagement.

General Conditions and Requirements

Flexibility to Serve as Project Managers for Specialized or Partner Projects

• Specialists may be assigned by the Government Entity to directly manage critical or complex projects, including those involving coordination with external partners.

Certified and Experienced Professionals

• Candidates must hold internationally recognized certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent.
• Proven experience in managing or consulting for governmental or large-scale public-sector projects is essential.

Confidentiality and Compliance

• All consultants are required to maintain strict confidentiality of project data and comply with applicable government policies, laws, and regulations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 6–10 years of progressive experience in project management or PMO consulting, preferably within government or large organizations.
• Strong understanding of project management frameworks, tools, and methodologies.
• Experience in developing reports, dashboards, and performance-tracking tools.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent international certification required.
• Fluency in Arabic is mandatory; proficiency in English is required.