About the role
Job Purpose
At Emirates, we believe in connecting the world to and through our global hub in Dubai and in constantly innovating to ensure our customers Fly Better. Emirates Group IT thrives on the dynamic nature of technology. Being pioneers in aviation innovation, we're always at the forefront, pushing boundaries. We're on the lookout for exceptional IT professionals to fortify our position as leaders in the industry. Embark on a journey with the world's largest international airline and become a vital part of our cutting-edge information and technology team as an IT PMO - Portfolio Lead.
As an IT PMO - Portfolio Lead, you will design and implement consistent PMO (Portfolio Management Office) best practices for portfolios and programmes that enable successful and timely delivery of IT commitments to the business, and execute portfolio, programmes and project level reporting for senior management. Implement and uphold overall funding governance, monitor and track portfolio performance and provide data-driven insights to stakeholders to make correct investment decisions. Provide necessary support on tools and process training, coaching, mentoring and quality assurance. This role is also involved with the chapter's improvement initiatives and definition of processes that ensures alignment to the organisation's standards and strategic objectives.
In this role, you will
Drive a change in the ways of working by building strong relationships and networks with managers, executives and other key stakeholders to transform the traditional PMO into a Lean PMO and lead the move to objective milestones and Lean budgeting principles.
Act as a communication and advisory liaison regarding strategy and ensure strong collaboration and partnership between PMO and Product Delivery Managers and Product Delivery heads (VPs) in delivering the promises made to the business. Serve as a central point of contact for assigned internal and external communications.
Develop and implement a consistent PMO methodology and approach for maintaining schedule, resources, budget and metrics for managing project performance to defined goals. This includes driving consistent processes and practic…