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Job Description - Director - Oracle Project Management & Professional Services I)

Job Description

Director - Oracle Project Management & Professional Services - ( I )

Description

EPortal is actively recruiting for the role of Director - Oracle Project Management & Professional Services. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing PMO processes and policies, direct project management staff, and work with other department leaders to define, prioritize, and develop projects and programs. You will direct and oversees the Program Management Office (PMO) to ensure programs and projects meet organization goals, objectives, and requirements.

Roles and Responsibilities

Your roles and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Overseeing the project portfolio to ensure that all projects are aligned with the organization's goals and objectives.
• Establishing and maintaining project management tools, templates, and systems to support the PMO function.
• Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, including senior leaders, project managers, and project team members.
• Directing and managing the day-to-day operations of the PMO, including planning, organizing, and directing projects.
• Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Developing and managing project forecasts and financial reports.
• Developing and implementing project management policies, procedures, and methodologies to ensure the successful delivery of projects.
• Monitoring project progress and providing regular updates to executive leadership on project status, risk, and issues.
• Identifying and managing project risks and issues, ensuring that appropriate action is taken to mitigate risk and resolve issues.

Conduct post-project reviews to capture learnings and feedback for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

To apply to this role, you must meet the below minimum requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in business, management information systems, or a related field.
• Master's degree is preferred.
• PMP, RMP, ACP, PgMP and P3O certifications or equivalent is required.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in a similar role and industry.
• Experience in developing and implementing project management processes, methodologies, and tools.
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to manage project budgets and forecasts.
• Experience in managing and mitigating project risks and issues.
• Fluency in Arabic and English (spoken and written) is required.
• Fluency in MS Office Suite (particularly Excel).

Job Description - Director - Oracle Project Management & Professional Services I)

Description

EPortal is actively recruiting for the role of Director - Oracle Project Management & Professional Services. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing PMO processes and policies, direct project management staff, and work with other department leaders to define, prioritize, and develop projects and programs. You will direct and oversees the Program Management Office (PMO) to ensure programs and projects meet organization goals, objectives, and requirements.

Your roles and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Overseeing the project portfolio to ensure that all projects are aligned with the organization's goals and objectives.
• Establishing and maintaining project management tools, templates, and systems to support the PMO function.
• Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, including senior leaders, project managers, and project team members.
• Directing and managing the day-to-day operations of the PMO, including planning, organizing, and directing projects.
• Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Developing and managing project forecasts and financial reports.
• Developing and implementing project management policies, procedures, and methodologies to ensure the successful delivery of projects.
• Monitoring project progress and providing regular updates to executive leadership on project status, risk, and issues.
• Identifying and managing project risks and issues, ensuring that appropriate action is taken to mitigate risk and resolve issues.

Conduct post-project reviews to capture learnings and feedback for continuous improvement.

To apply to this role, you must meet the below minimum requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in business, management information systems, or a related field.
• Master's degree is preferred.
• PMP, RMP, ACP, PgMP and P3O certifications or equivalent is required.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in a similar role and industry.
• Experience in developing and implementing project management processes, methodologies, and tools.
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to manage project budgets and forecasts.
• Experience in managing and mitigating project risks and issues.
• Fluency in Arabic and English (spoken and written) is required.
• Fluency in MS Office Suite (particularly Excel).

Overview

Are you a strategic thinker who thrives on turning big-picture goals into measurable results? Do you enjoy building governance frameworks, aligning cross-functional projects, and ensuring organizations run with precision and purpose? If yes, this role might be your next career leap.

As a Senior BD & EPMO Specialist , you’ll be at the center of our strategy execution engine—translating vision into actionable objectives, aligning projects across the business, and ensuring cost centers and performance metrics tell a story of efficiency and success.

This is not just about tracking KPIs—it’s about shaping how our company achieves its goals, governs its initiatives, and drives sustainable growth.

• Govern the process of setting departmental objectives and KPIs that align with company strategy.


• Ensure goals are measurable, clear, and tied to accountability.


• Collaborate with OD to integrate departmental KPIs into the broader organizational framework.


• Track and report on company-wide objectives and initiatives to ensure strategic alignment.


• Build dashboards and mechanisms to monitor progress, milestones, and results.


• Identify gaps, risks, and delays—recommending corrective action.


• Deliver periodic performance reports with insights and recommendations for leadership.


• Partner with teams across Purchasing, Marketing, Finance, HR, and more to coordinate enterprise-wide projects.


• Provide guidance to ensure projects stay aligned with strategic priorities.


• Proactively monitor risks, dependencies, and challenges to enable smooth delivery.


• Ensure proper documentation, approvals, and governance under the EPMO framework.

• A strategist at heart with an eye for detail.


• Skilled in governance, project management, and performance frameworks.


• Collaborative, structured, and solutions driven.


• Experienced in working across multiple business functions and aligning diverse priorities.

• Be a key driver of company-wide strategy execution.


• Influence decision-making at the highest levels with your insights.


• Work in a collaborative environment where your expertise has visible impact.


• Opportunity to shape processes that fuel organizational growth and efficiency.

Ready to make strategy happen? Apply now and let’s build the future together.

Faculty of Civil & Architectural Engineering

The International University of Science & Technology in Kuwait (IUK) is a newly established private university in Kuwait, with a new Campus located in the heart of Kuwait near the Avenues Mall. Fully accredited by the Private Universities Council (PUC), the University offers a wide range of academic programs in Engineering, Business, and Arts and Social Sciences. In addition to the academic programs, the IUK has established the University Foundation Program (UFP) that offers English and Math foundation programs.

The College of Engineering at the IUK seeks candidates for an assistant/associate professor position to teach Civil & Architectural Engineering courses. The faculty members will teach introductory-level courses in Civil & Architectural Engineering for science and engineering majors, and non-science majors. In addition to teaching, successful candidates are expected to maintain significant scholarly work and professional services. The successful candidate will contribute to develop an outcome-based student-focused curriculum.

The primary role of the faculty members at the IUK is to promote high-quality teaching, research, and services. Besides, he/she should collaborate with the Head of Department, College's Dean, and the colleagues to achieve the department's and College's mission, mentor junior colleagues, and teaching assistants, and support the department and the University with several administrative and academic services.

In addition to teaching, the faculty members are expected to maintain office hours, provide advisement for students and participate in curriculum development, and contribute to the university professional development activities.

• Teach different courses according to his/her specialty and experience.
• Promote innovation in teaching by introducing new teaching methodologies and strategies.
• Engage with students in and out of the classroom.
• Promote research activities and other creative work at IUK including publishing in indexed peer-reviewed publications.
• Mentor new colleagues and teaching assistants
• Support the mission of the Department and College at the IUK by following the set curriculum and working towards achieving the program objectives and student learning outcomes.
• Follow the university bylaws and regulations and promote the institutional environment.
• Commit to teaching schedules, office hours, preparation, service, and professional development.
• Provide academic support to other colleagues in the department.
• Participate in the College's and the University's events and supporting collegiality.
• Support the College and the University in organizing seminars, international conferences, and faculty events.
• Serve in the College's and university's committees as needed.

A Ph.D. in Civil & Architectural Engineering or closely related field.

• A minimum of three years of university teaching experience at a university/college level
• Proven experience in using different learning management systems and in adopting e-learning teaching strategies.
• An experience that proves an understanding of a multicultural academic environment, and understanding of students' needs, including those of special needs.
• An experience with various instructional methodologies

• Excellent writing and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship
• Computer, LMS, and e-learning skills

• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving Skills
• Effective communication skills in English
• Team and time management skills
• A passion for teaching.