PMO Manager - Asset Management/Realestate

Job Title: PMO Manager (Project Management Office)Sector: Real Estate Development & Asset ManagementExperience Level: Senior / Executive (20+ Years)Position SummaryWe are seeking an executive-level PMO Manager with 20+ years of comprehensive experience to lead our Project Management Office.

The ideal candidate will hold a strong background in Architecture and possess a proven track record across the full project lifecycle—from pre-construction and design development to execution and final delivery. This role requires a strategic leader who has operated successfully within both leading engineering consultancies and real estate development / owner’s representative organizations. You will be responsible for setting project governance standards, conducting deep technical/design reviews, managing contract revisions, and overseeing multi-project delivery across our portfolio.Responsibilities1. Portfolio Governance & OversightEstablish, standardize, and enforce PMO framework, policies, and SOPs across all commercial and administrative developments.Monitor project performance, timelines, budgets, and quality standards to ensure alignment with corporate strategic objectives. Implement robust project tracking dashboards and report multi-project KPIs directly to the Executive Board. 2. Design & Technical GovernanceLeverage architectural expertise to lead design reviews during pre-construction phases, ensuring optimal space planning, constructability, and value engineering.Oversee consultant teams during the schematic, detailed design, and tender document preparation stages.Ensure all technical specifications and architectural designs strictly adhere to local codes, commercial efficiency standards, and sustainability guidelines.3. Contracts & Procurement ReviewReview and evaluate master service agreements, consultancy contracts, main contractor packages.Conduct risk assessments on contractual terms, scope definitions, variations, and claims to safeguard owner interests. Align contract terms with project delivery milestones and financial cash flow schedules. 4. Full Lifecycle Delivery (Pre-construction to Handover)Direct pre-construction activities, including tendering processes.Ensure the construction process on plan as contractual timeline, and issue reports on projects performance. Qualifications & RequirementsEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering from a recognized university. Master’s degree or PMP / PgMP certification is strongly preferred.Experience: 20+ years of professional experience, min 5 years in project management, PMO leadership, and real estate development.Dual Sector Experience: Proven background working in both Engineering Consultancies (Design/Supervision) and Real Estate Developers / Owner’s Representative firms.Portfolio Lifecycle: Demonstrated experience leading multi-disciplinary teams through pre-construction, design, tendering, execution, and final delivery. Commercial & Administrative Track Record: Expertise in commercial malls, administrative buildings, or mixed-use developments is essential.Language: Professional fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken).Key CompetenciesExecutive Leadership & Strategic Vision Advanced Architectural Design & Value Engineering ReviewContractual Risk Mitigation & Negotiation Multi-Project Coordination & Resource Planning High Accountability & Institutional Discipline Please apply or share your CV if you have the above mentioned criteria mentioned above to careers@everest-properties.commention (PMO) on subject and expected salary and notice period.