Project and PMO Analyst | Dubai | On-site

NWS is shortlisting for a potential outsourced services contract with a Dubai Government entity. Initial 12-month term with the possibility of extension, onsite in Dubai, visa and sponsorship provided.This role is subject to contract award. We are building the shortlist now so that we can mobilise quickly if the contract proceeds.The roleYou will support the PMO for the client's government projects and strategic initiatives. That means maintaining project plans, schedules, milestones and deliverables; tracking progress against approved scope and the change request process; keeping RAID logs current and chasing mitigation actions toclosure; preparing governance materials, agendas, action logs and decision records; and producing portfolio trackers, status reports, milestone trackers and executive dashboards. You will also support the annual project demand plan that feeds the client's budget planning cycle.Much of the job is coordination — obtaining timely updates from project owners across departments and escalating delayed milestones, material risks and unresolved issues before they become surprises.What we need from youA bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Strategy, Public Administration, Engineering, Project Management or a related disciplineWorking knowledge of project management and PMO tools — MS Project, Primavera P6, Jira or equivalentStrong Excel and PowerPointFluent English, with working proficiency in Arabic sufficient to review project documentation and communicate with stakeholdersThe persistence to chase updates from busy people, and the judgement to know what to escalatePreferredPMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent certificationExperience supporting government, semi-government or large public-sectorprojectsExposure to strategic initiatives or government transformation programmesExperience level: open. No minimum number of years applies to this role, and we will consider candidates early in their careers on merit.Working pattern: Monday to Thursday 07:30 to 15:30, Friday 07:30 to 12:00, on-site at the client's premises in Dubai.Send your CV to careers@nws-strategic.com with "Project and PMO Analyst" in the subject line. Please state your notice period, current visa status, and your proficiency in Arabic and English.