Project MGMT Senior Specialist - Managed Services (12 Months)

About Us

With offices in 152 countries and nearly 328,000 professionals, we are one of the world’s leading professional services networks, helping organisations and individuals create lasting value through Assurance, Tax and Advisory services. For over 40 years, we have contributed to the Middle East’s transformation journey, partnering with governments and businesses to deliver sustainable solutions. Today, more than 12,000 of us across Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are shaping the region’s future.  

Line of Service Overview

Internal Firm Services (IFS) is the trusted foundation of PwC, delivering innovative managed services and operational capabilities that enable our clients’ evolving needs. A career in IFS offers diverse opportunities across Human Capital, Finance, Technology, Clients & Markets, Marketing & Communications, Risk & Quality, Partner Development, Office Management, and Managed Services. We don’t just support the business—we shape it, driving strategies and initiatives that power growth and transformation across PwC Middle East. 

Business Unit Overview

Managed Services is the delivery and execution business within PwC, providing operational solutions for clients. It brings the best of PwC’s advisory capabilities, our technology expertise and our operational delivery to help clients solve complex problems.

How You’ll Contribute

How You’ll Contribute  

As a Project MGMT Senior Specialist, you will support the governance and delivery of technology transformation projects by coordinating planning, reporting, and control activities across multiple workstreams. The role contributes to the implementation of PMO frameworks, ensuring adherence to PwC’s project management standards and client delivery requirements. Working within PwC’s enterprise PMO and technology transformation environments, the Senior Associate assists in performance tracking, risk management, and project documentation to help clients achieve predictable and efficient project outcomes. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:  

Delivery Excellence 

Support the planning and delivery of technology projects within structured PMO or hybrid delivery frameworks. 

Contribute to the development and maintenance of project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk registers. 

Coordinate task progress and deliverable tracking across internal and external stakeholders. 

Assist in managing change requests, status updates, and action follow-ups. 

Ensure project documentation and controls remain accurate, current, and audit ready. 

Governance & Reporting 

Prepare project dashboards, financial summaries, and KPI reports using PwC-approved templates and tools (e.g., Power BI, MS Project, Smartsheet). 

Support Managers in facilitating governance meetings, preparing presentations, and updating portfolio performance reports. 

Maintain central project repositories and ensure document version control. 

Track compliance with project lifecycle checkpoints and delivery standards. 

Stakeholder & Team Collaboration 

Liaise with business, IT, and vendor teams to collect status updates, dependencies, and issue logs. 

Coordinate with PwC engagement teams to ensure consistent communication and progress alignment. 

Contribute to onboarding and knowledge-sharing efforts within PMO teams. 

Demonstrate effective communication, time management, and problem-solving skills in a multi-stakeholder environment. 

Value & Continuous Improvement 

Identify opportunities to streamline reporting, documentation, and workflow processes. 

Support the adoption of PMO tools and templates across project teams. 

Participate in internal initiatives that enhance PwC’s PMO capabilities, data quality, and analytics maturity. 

Commit to professional development through certifications and learning relevant to project and technology delivery. 

What You’ll Bring

Years of experience: 4-7 years of experience in project coordination, PMO operations, or technology project delivery. 

Exposure enterprise IT, digital transformation, or systems integration environments. 

Familiarity with project management frameworks (PMBOK, Agile, PRINCE2) and delivery of governance processes. 

Hands-on experience with project reporting, scheduling, and financial tracking. 

Prior involvement in consulting or managed service delivery advantageous. 

Education:  Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field. 

 Designations & Certifications: 

A professional certificate in Project Management or PMO Operations is an advantage. 

Strong understanding about transformation process, change management and agile methodology.   

Arabic & English proficiency 

Soft Skills:  

Communicate with impact  

Results driven  

Drive organizational excellence 

Language Skills: Proficient in written and spoken English. Arabic is a plus   

Travel Requirements: Your flexibility to travel 100% of the time to Syria throughout the duration of the project. This means we may require you to work away from your base office location on a regular basis and overnight stays is required. Where possible, we will take your preferences into account and strike a balance between meeting your career development/personal needs and those of the business and our clients. 

How You’ll Make a Difference

At PwC Midde East, we expect all our people to embody the skills and behaviours of The PwC Professional framework, helping us deliver on our strategy while growing and developing as leaders at every level.  

Why You’ll Love Working at PwC

At PwC Middle East, you’ll find more than just a job - you’ll build a meaningful career, supported by rewards and benefits that help you thrive. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and programs that promote well-being, balance, and personal growth. You’ll have access to continuous learning, digital upskilling, and a collaborative environment that values innovation, mentorship, and diversity. Are you ready to make a difference? Want to unlock new value by applying your unique perspective and talents? You can grow exponentially here. Discover more about Life at PwC Middle East.