PMO Manager

YAX is looking for an experienced PMO Manager to support the planning, coordination, and delivery of large-scale live events in Riyadh.

Job Details

• Position: PMO Manager
• Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Employment Type: Contract
• Duration: 14 months
• Salary: TBC
• Minimum Experience: 5 years

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain master project schedules, milestones, and delivery plans.
• Monitor project progress, deadlines, dependencies, and critical paths.
• Manage project registers, documentation, and reporting processes.
• Oversee change control and ensure project updates are properly recorded.
• Coordinate with project managers and different teams to track deliverables.
• Identify potential risks, delays, and issues, and follow up on corrective actions.
• Prepare progress reports and provide regular updates to senior management.
• Ensure project documentation is accurate, organized, and up to date.
• Support project readiness reviews and monitor key milestones throughout the event lifecycle.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of relevant project management or PMO experience.
• Experience working across at least 2 live event seasons.
• Previous experience supporting large-scale events or complex projects.
• Strong knowledge of programme controls, scheduling, and project reporting.
• Proficiency in managing master schedules, project registers, change control, and document control.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and coordination skills across multiple teams.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure.
• High attention to detail and commitment to meeting project deadlines.

What We Offer

• A 14-month contract opportunity.
• Exposure to large-scale live events.
• A professional and collaborative working environment.

Interested candidates are invited to apply and become part of the YAX team!.