Manager, Enterprise Project Management (769)
Team Saudi
Date: 1 day ago
City: Riyadh
Contract type: Full time

Job Purpose
Responsible for leading the execution and governance of enterprise-level projects within SOPC’s Operations Business Unit. This role ensures strategic alignment of projects with organizational goals, efficient use of resources, and the implementation of project management best practices. The Manager, Enterprise Project Management, acts as a key driver for operational excellence and transformation initiatives under the Corporate Strategy Management Office.
Key Accountabilities
Generic Accountabilities
Leadership
Portfolio Management, Performance Monitoring & Reporting
Responsible for leading the execution and governance of enterprise-level projects within SOPC’s Operations Business Unit. This role ensures strategic alignment of projects with organizational goals, efficient use of resources, and the implementation of project management best practices. The Manager, Enterprise Project Management, acts as a key driver for operational excellence and transformation initiatives under the Corporate Strategy Management Office.
Key Accountabilities
Generic Accountabilities
Leadership
- Lead and develop a high-performing team of project managers to deliver complex, cross-functional projects.
- Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and performance excellence aligned with SOPC values.
- Support the development and execution of the Enterprise PMO strategy to enable successful delivery of SOPC’s operational priorities.
- Monitor project alignment with strategic objectives, ensuring timely escalation of risks and key decisions to leadership.
- Establish and enforce governance frameworks (charters, policies, RACI, stage-gates) to ensure projects align with organizational strategy and compliance standards.
- Support governance committees with transparent governance processes, driving accountability, decision tracking, and consistent application of best practices across the organization.
- Implement standardized project management methodologies, governance structures, and reporting frameworks across the Operations Business Unit.
- Manage the successful delivery of high-impact enterprise projects within the Operations unit, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and budget.
- Coordinate cross-functional project teams and ensure consistent application of project management standards.
Portfolio Management, Performance Monitoring & Reporting
- Oversee the project portfolio for the Operations unit, including prioritization, resource planning, and benefits realization tracking.
- Facilitate portfolio reviews with key stakeholders and provide insights to guide investment and resource allocation decisions.
- Develop performance dashboards, KPIs, and reports to track project and portfolio performance.
- Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership for informed decision-making.
- Serve as the primary liaison between project teams and executive stakeholders within Operations and the Corporate Strategy Management Office.
- Ensure transparent, timely communication of project progress, risks, and outcomes.
- Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues to minimize impact on business operations.
- Establish early warning systems and contingency plans to support project continuity and resilience.
- Drive continuous improvement by mentoring team members, sharing best practices, and promoting a learning culture.
- Lead training and awareness initiatives to uplift project management maturity across the Operations unit.
- Integrate change management strategies into project planning to ensure smooth adoption of new processes and systems.
- Work closely with business owners to ensure sustainability of project outcomes.
- Collaborate with Finance, HR, IT, and other departments to ensure operational alignment and integration of project deliverables.
- Partner with other units within the Corporate Strategy Management Office to maintain strategic coherence across initiatives.
- Undertake other duties as required by leadership in line with business priorities.
- Support special projects and organizational transformation efforts as assigned
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