SYSTRA

PMO Specialist

Location AE-Dubai
ID 2025-3817
Contract Type
Permanent
Job Family
Project control

SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA's mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world.

For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow.

Context

The PMO Specialist will lead and oversee the Project Management Office for a major rail & infrastructure project in the region. The PMO Specialist will be responsible for PMO Activities at project/cluster level, monitoring project’s progress, ERP (SPOT) Management, Scheduling, Risks Management etc. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and the ability to manage complex projects in a dynamic environment.

Missions/Main Duties

  • Responsible to lead and manage day-to-day PMO activities.
  • Identify gaps in project planning and execution.
  • Develop and implement strategies to close identified gaps
  • Proactively monitor & report the project progress and budgets to successfully deliver the project. Highlight any risks, challenges and mitigations.
  • Develop/Utilize PMO tools and dashboards to track, monitor, analyze, and report on project’s performance on regular basis.
  • Responsible for managing the PM & Sales Modules in ERP System (SPOT), budget definition and reforecast etc.
  • Perform fact-checking of project assignments to ensure accuracy and compliance with project objectives.
  • Responsible to develop project planning using scheduling software such as Primavera/MSP adhering project milestones and time & cost constraints, control the schedule on a regular basis by consulting relevant project leaders.
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments to determine project readiness.
  • Collaborate with project stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective communication.
  • Provide recommendations and insights to stakeholders to facilitate informed decision-making.

 

Profile/Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience with proven project management skills.
  • Proven experience as a PMO Manager or in a similar role, preferably within the rail or infrastructure sector.
  • Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Proficiency in project management software and tools.
  • Knowledge (min. level 3) of scheduling software such as primavera, MSP is preferred.
  • Proven organizational ability.
  • Communication with technical and not-technical teams.
  • Experience with large-scale infrastructure projects.
  • Knowledge of IFS ERP System (SPOT) is must.

Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants.

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