PMO Analyst - Emirati Hire

Job PurposeThe PMO Analyst will support the Director's Office in driving strategic initiatives, monitoring organizational performance, and ensuring effective project governance across the organization. The role provides an excellent opportunity for a recent Emirati graduate to gain exposure to strategic planning, project management, data analytics, performance measurement, and executive reporting.Working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, the PMO Analyst will assist in tracking strategic priorities, developing dashboards, conducting data analysis, and supporting the successful delivery of key projects and transformation initiatives.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategy & Performance SupportAssist in monitoring the progress of strategic initiatives and organizational priorities.Support the development and maintenance of strategy execution frameworks and performance dashboards.Collect, validate, and analyze performance data from various departments.Track KPIs, objectives, and strategic milestones and report progress to management.Support annual business planning and performance review activities.Project Management Office (PMO)Maintain project trackers, risk registers, action logs, and governance documentation.Monitor project schedules, deliverables, dependencies, and milestones.Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly project status reports.Support project managers in ensuring compliance with PMO methodologies and standards.Assist in coordinating project governance meetings and documenting outcomes.Data Analytics & ReportingAnalyze business, operational, and performance data to identify trends and insights.Develop reports, dashboards, and presentations for executive leadership.Apply statistical and analytical techniques to support decision-making.Ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity of data used in reporting.Stakeholder CoordinationLiaise with internal departments to gather project and performance updates.Follow up on action items and ensure timely reporting of progress.Support workshops, strategic planning sessions, and performance reviews.Build effective working relationships across the organization.Continuous ImprovementIdentify opportunities to improve reporting processes and PMO practices.Contribute to the development of templates, tools, and governance frameworks.Support organizational excellence and operational efficiency initiatives.QualificationsEducationBachelor's degree in one of the following disciplines:StatisticsMathematicsIndustrial EngineeringSystems EngineeringProject ManagementBusiness AnalyticsOperations ResearchBusiness Administration (Analytics/Strategy concentration)Other relevant quantitative disciplinesExperience0–1 year of professional experience.Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.Internship, university projects, or research experience in data analysis, project management, or strategy is advantageous.