Programme Manager – PMO Governance and Controls Lead

Parsons · Riyadh

Full-timeOn-siteSenior11 Nov 2026
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Programme Manager – PMO Governance and Controls Lead at Parsons in Riyadh. Responsible for establishing and running the PMO, implementing governance and integrated program controls, and delivering consolidated reporting and assurance across the programme lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

  • Establish and lead the Program Management Office for the program or portfolio.
  • Define PMO operating model, governance, processes, standards and templates.
  • Maintain integrated program baseline, master schedule and consolidated reporting.
  • Lead governance forums, prepare board and steering committee materials.
  • Oversee program financial planning, forecasting and cost control.
  • Manage program-wide risks, issues, dependencies, changes and escalations.
  • Produce program dashboards, performance reports and executive summaries.
  • Coordinate transition, operational readiness, handover and program closure.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in project management, business, engineering, finance, or related field.
  • 20 years experience managing complex programs, portfolios, or transformations.
  • Experience establishing or leading a PMO or program controls function.
  • Strong experience in governance, financial, schedule and risk management.
  • Proven leadership of project managers, planners, analysts or controls teams.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and program reporting tools.
  • Experience with Power BI, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project or similar tools.

Skills

Program GovernanceProgram ControlsSchedule ManagementFinancial PlanningRisk ManagementStakeholder ManagementMicrosoft ExcelPower BIPrimavera P6Microsoft Project

Source: Workday. Last checked as open: 13 Nov 2026. You apply directly with the employer.

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