The PMO Lead for Digital Innovation Affairs (DIA) will play a critical role in driving and managing innovation-centered projects across the sector. This position focuses on ensuring that all initiatives align with the Ministry’s and DIA’s objectives, orchestrating end to end project execution and fostering cross departmental collaboration and ensuring that initiatives effectively contribute to Qatar's national innovation goals. The ideal candidate should have robust project management expertise, ideally with PMP certification, combined with deep knowledge of digital transformation within the ICT sector, ensuring that projects are delivered efficiently and strategically in support of Qatar’s vision for innovation-driven growth. Key Responsibilities: 1. Strategic Planning & Alignment • Annual Operating Plan (AOP) Development: Formulate and implement the sector’s AOP, ensuring alignment with DA goals and vision. Manage NDS 3.0 projects and initiatives related to the DIA sector.• Project Portfolio Management: Oversee the selection, prioritization, and oversight of the project portfolio to optimize benefits and mitigate risks. Drive key strategic initiatives from planning through completion, leveraging PMP principles to ensure alignment with Ministry goals, NDS 3.0, and Qatar’s Digital Agenda.• Policy Compliance: Ensure adherence to PQID and Technical Office project management policies, standards, and best practices across DIA, • Executive Briefings & Insights: Develop data-driven briefings and insights for the Assistant Undersecretary, providing comprehensive information to support informed, impactful decision making. 2. Stakeholder Engagement & Management • Executive Reporting: Regularly prepare and present project status reports to MCIT leadership and stakeholders, promoting transparency and facilitating informed decision-making. Establish feedback mechanisms to capture stakeholder input, ensuring that insights inform future project planning and execution.• PMO Lead Liaison Role: Act as the crucial point of communication between the PMO, MCIT departments, and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment of project objectives with the goals of the sector. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and transparent communication throughout the project lifecycle to support seamless execution. This role encompasses:• Stakeholder Communication and Alignment: Coordinate internal and external communications to keep all parties informed and engaged with project progress, goals, and outcomes. Provide regular updates through newsletters, status reports, and strategic messaging that reflects sectoral objectives, reinforcing stakeholder confidence and maintaining momentum.• Strategic Project Advocacy: Promote project value and impact by aligning stakeholder expectations and addressing concerns through structured communications, ensuring all updates reflect the broader mission of MCIT and the sector.3. Project Oversight and Governance • Quality Assurance: Assess project deliverables to ensure they meet quality standards and align with the Ministry's and DIA’s strategic goals, ensuring reports and presentations effectively support objectives. • Performance Monitoring: Define performance guidelines and track metrics to ensure projects adhere to timelines, budgets, and quality standards. • Team Performance Management: Set clear expectations and conduct regular reviews to maintain high standards across the PMO team.• Governance Compliance: Implement frameworks to ensure projects follow standardized methodologies and meet regulatory requirements.• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project delivery. 4. Continuous Improvement and Innovation• Best Practices Identification: Stay informed on industry trends, emerging technologies, and project management advancements to incorporate innovative solutions into the PMO. • Quality Assurance: Develop quality control measures to ensure that all projects meet the Ministry’s and DIA standards defined. • Efficiency Analysis: Conduct post-project evaluations to capture lessons learned and implement improvements to enhance future project outcomes. 5. Leadership & Team Management• Team Coordination: Lead the PMO team within DIA by ensuring clear role allocation, effective communication, and accountability in project deliverables.• Professional Development: Mentor team members and identify training opportunities to enhance their project management skills and support professional growth.• Risk and Issue Management: Act as the primary contact for addressing project-related issues, applying risk management practices to resolve challenges and maintain project continuity. 7. Administrative & Operational Management Support• Resource Management: Oversee scheduling and resource allocation across projects in coordination with the Assistant Undersecretary’s office, ensuring alignment with timelines and departmental goals.• Request Coordination: Organize and prioritize incoming project requests, coordinating with Directors to delegate responsibilities effectively.• Documentation and Reporting: Prepare and maintain accurate project reports, updates, and documentation to support tracking and milestone alignment, ensuring accessibility for stakeholders.• Process Standardization: Implement standardized documentation, templates, and tools for efficient project execution, including action item tracking and departmental updates. • Issue Escalation and Resolution: Act as a point of escalation for project-related issues, facilitating timely resolution and decision-making.