Project Manager - Governance

We are seeking a highly proactive Project Manager – Digital Transformation & Governance to join a large semi-government entity in Dubai, supporting its Transformation Office across a portfolio of business and digital initiatives.This role is focused on strengthening project governance, driving stakeholder accountability, improving delivery oversight, and accelerating project execution. The successful candidate will work across multiple initiatives, ensuring projects remain on track, decisions are made promptly, risks are addressed, and measurable progress is achieved.We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running and deliver immediate improvements by bringing structure, visibility and momentum to existing projects. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, business functions, technology teams and external partners to ensure priorities are aligned and initiatives translate into tangible business outcomes.Digital and technology-enabled initiatives will form a key part of the portfolio, alongside broader business transformation and operational improvement projects.This is a 3-month renewable contract within the Transformation Office, suited to a delivery-focused professional who combines strong PMO discipline with hands-on project management and excellent stakeholder engagement skills.Key ResponsibilitiesOversee a portfolio of projects and digital initiatives, ensuring clear ownership, delivery milestones, timelines, dependencies and measurable outcomes.Establish and strengthen PMO governance frameworks, including project reporting, RAID logs, action trackers, decision registers, stage gates and escalation mechanisms.Review existing projects to identify delivery gaps, bottlenecks, governance weaknesses and opportunities for immediate improvement.Drive project momentum by following up on actions, challenging delays, resolving blockers and ensuring stakeholders remain accountable for agreed deliverables.Engage with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams to align priorities, facilitate decisions and maintain progress across multiple initiatives.Provide clear, concise and consistent reporting on project status, risks, dependencies, milestones and issues requiring senior-level intervention.Monitor project performance against agreed plans, identifying slippage and implementing corrective actions to bring delivery back on track.Support the delivery of digital transformation and technology-enabled business initiatives, coordinating business requirements, implementation plans, testing, UAT and operational readiness as required.Ensure project scope, objectives, responsibilities and success measures are clearly defined and understood by all stakeholders.Coordinate project governance meetings, steering committees and working groups, ensuring discussions lead to clear decisions, actions and outcomes.Improve consistency in project management practices, reporting standards and ways of working across the portfolio.Work closely with business, IT, operations, vendors and functional teams to manage dependencies and ensure coordinated delivery.Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve operational efficiency and accelerate the implementation of transformation initiatives.Track project KPIs and benefits to ensure initiatives deliver their intended business value.Manage competing priorities across a complex, matrixed organisation, maintaining focus on critical milestones and high-priority deliverables.Knowledge, Skills & ExperienceProven experience in PMO, project management, transformation delivery or portfolio governance within a large or complex organisation.Strong experience overseeing multiple projects or initiatives simultaneously, with the ability to maintain visibility, structure and accountability across a portfolio.Demonstrable experience establishing or improving project governance, reporting frameworks, RAID management, action tracking, escalation processes and senior stakeholder reporting.A strong track record of driving projects forward, resolving delivery issues and achieving tangible improvements within short timeframes.Experience supporting digital transformation, technology implementations, business systems or technology-enabled process improvement initiatives.Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage senior leaders, challenge delays constructively and secure timely decisions.Strong organisational and analytical skills, with the ability to identify risks, manage dependencies and prioritise critical activities.Experience working across business and technology teams, translating strategic priorities into actionable delivery plans.A proactive, hands-on approach, with the ability to quickly assess the current state, identify gaps and implement practical solutions.Excellent communication and reporting skills, including the ability to present complex project information clearly to senior management.Comfortable working in a fast-paced, matrixed environment where priorities may change and delivery timelines are demanding.Experience within a large enterprise, semi-government organisation or similarly complex stakeholder environment would be advantageous.Relevant project management or PMO qualifications, such as PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent, would be beneficial.Availability: Preference will be given to candidates available immediately or with a maximum 30-day notice period after accepting the offer.We are looking for a candidate who will be able to work in United Arab Emirates. Please apply with your resume and remember to provide us with your contact details.We will review your job application within 7 working days. Should your profile fit the requirements of the role a consultant from Edari will be in touch with you to get a deeper understanding of your profile, to discuss the role in more detail and potential next steps.