PMO Director

About the role

Responsibilities

• Define, implement and continuously improve PMO governance, methodologies and tools aligned with interior design, fit‑out and construction contracting standards.
• Oversee the planning, scheduling and resource allocation for multi‑disciplinary projects, ensuring integration of design, 3D visualisation, MEP and construction teams.
• Drive portfolio performance by monitoring project health, risk registers and change management processes for all turnkey contracts.
• Lead a team of project managers, schedulers and analysts, providing coaching, performance reviews and career development.
• Collaborate with senior design and engineering leads to align project scopes with client expectations and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting to senior leadership, clients and stakeholders on budget, schedule and quality metrics.
• Implement cost control mechanisms and value engineering initiatives to maximize profitability on high‑value interior and fit‑out contracts.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging lessons learned from completed projects to refine processes and standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Civil Engineering or related field; MBA or PMP preferred.
• Minimum 18 years of experience managing large‑scale interior fit‑out, MEP and turnkey construction projects in Egypt or the Middle East.
• Proven track record of leading a PMO in a design‑build or construction contracting environment.
• Advanced knowledge of project management software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project) and BIM/3D visualisation coordination.
• Strong understanding of local building codes, MEP integration and hospitality fit‑out specifications.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, fluent in English and Arabic.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multi‑disciplinary teams and multi‑million‑EGP budgets.
• Certification such as PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent is mandatory.

How success is measured

• Project schedule adherence: ≥ 95% of projects delivered within approved baseline timelines.
• Budget variance: Keep actual costs within ±5% of approved budgets across the portfolio.
• PMO process compliance: 100% of projects follow defined governance and reporting standards.
• Resource utilisation: Maintain average billable utilisation of project managers and analysts at ≥ 85%.
• Client satisfaction score: Achieve an average rating of ≥ 4.5/5 on post‑project surveys.