PMO-Strategy Manager

Alfanar Projects

Saudi Arabia, Riyadh

8-15 Years

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Job Description

Job Purpose

The PMO Business Planning Manager is responsible for supporting organizational strategy execution by managing business planning activities, portfolio governance, performance tracking, and alignment of projects with strategic objectives. The role ensures effective planning, prioritization, and monitoring of initiatives across the organization through standardized PMO frameworks and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

1. Business Planning & Strategy Alignment

Lead the annual and quarterly business planning cycles in coordination with leadership teams.
Translate corporate strategy into portfolio initiatives, programs, and projects.
Ensure alignment between business objectives, budgets, and project portfolios.
Facilitate strategic planning workshops and cross-functional alignment sessions.

2. Portfolio & Program Management

Manage the project and program portfolio pipeline including intake, prioritization, and approval processes.
Maintain visibility of all initiatives and ensure they support organizational goals.
Monitor portfolio health including timelines, resources, risks, and benefits realization.

3. PMO Governance & Frameworks

Define and implement PMO governance models, standards, and processes.
Ensure compliance with project management methodologies and policies.
Facilitate project stage gates, steering committee meetings, and decision forums.

4. Performance Management & Reporting

Develop executive dashboards and reports on portfolio performance.
Track KPIs, milestones, risks, and benefits realization across programs.
Provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership for decision-making.

5. Financial Planning & Resource Management

Support budget planning and financial tracking for strategic initiatives.
Monitor project financial performance and forecast resource requirements.
Optimize allocation of resources across projects and programs.

6. Stakeholder Management

Act as the central coordination point between business units, PMO, finance, and leadership.
Support senior executives with strategic planning data and insights.
Manage communications and reporting across stakeholders.

7. Continuous Improvement

Identify opportunities to improve PMO processes, tools, and governance.
Implement best practices in project portfolio management and planning.
Promote a culture of data-driven decision-making and performance tracking.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, or related field
Master's degree (MBA or similar) preferred
PMP / PRINCE2 / PgMP / PMI-PMO-CP certifications preferred

Experience

815 years of experience in PMO, strategy, or business planning roles
Experience managing project portfolios or enterprise transformation programs
Strong exposure to strategic planning and performance management
Experience working with senior leadership and cross-functional teams

Why Join Alfanar Projects

Since 1976, we've grown and diversified our business to meet the evolving needs of a changing world. Alfanar Projects is an integrated global project developer and engineering, construction, and technology solutions provider with a robust portfolio of landmark projects across the energy, water, and infrastructure sectors.

From Saudi Arabia to the rest of the world, we work closely with governments and partners to deliver strategic projects that support national goals and long-term visions. Our work directly contributes to sustainable development and infrastructure modernization in multiple countries.

At the heart of our success are more than 10,000 professionals, diverse, skilled, and united by purpose. Our global teams are committed to delivering impact-driven solutions that shape a better, more sustainable future.