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PMO - Enterprise Governance Lead
Job description
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Job Description
Enterprise Governance Lead
Doha, Qatar
Parsons is seeking an experienced Enterprise Governance Lead to support the establishment of a client-side Enterprise PMO governance framework for a major development portfolio. This role will lead the design of governance architecture, delegated authority structures, stage-gate approval systems, escalation protocols, and enterprise governance controls, ensuring the overall operating model is practical, enforceable, and ready for PMIS implementation.
What You'll Be Doing
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Lead development of an enterprise PMO governance operating model for a major portfolio environment
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Define governance layers, reporting hierarchies, committee structures, and decision-making protocols
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Develop Delegation of Authority frameworks with financial thresholds and approval workflows
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Establish lifecycle stage-gate governance across pre-construction, design, procurement, and delivery phases
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Integrate governance requirements with process workflows, role accountability, KPIs, reporting, and PMIS logic
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Facilitate governance workshops and decision sessions with executive client stakeholders
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Lead governance gap analysis and alignment reviews of existing client procedures and frameworks
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Establish governance compliance and enforcement mechanisms, including escalation and audit pathways
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Coordinate with PMIS, digital, controls, and commercial teams to ensure governance artefacts are implementation-ready
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Support knowledge transfer and capability-building activities with client counterpart staff
What Required Skills You'll Bring
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business Management, Programme Management, or related field
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Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in PMO establishment, governance advisory, or major project delivery environments
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Proven experience designing PMO governance or enterprise operating models for large programmes
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Strong knowledge of Delegation of Authority frameworks, approval structures, and stage-gate governance
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Experience in major capital programmes, infrastructure, real estate, or development environments
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Ability to work at executive level with strong client-facing communication and workshop facilitation skills. Arabic speaking preferred
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Strong understanding of governance integration with programme controls, PMIS, commercial, and reporting systems
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Demonstrated ability to create practical, enforceable governance structures rather than high-level policy documents only
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Experience leading multi-stakeholder governance initiatives across client, consultant, and contractor environments
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Strong analytical, organisational, and documentation skills
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GCC and/or Qatar experience preferred
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