Job Title: PMO Senior Manager
Deliver Egypt’s first High Speed Rail Service with DBEE. DBEE is a joint venture between DB International Operations and Elsewedy Electric. DB International Operations provides rail operations and maintenance worldwide; Elsewedy Electric, global energy and infrastructure solutions provider. Together, we combine strong local capabilities with proven global railway expertise to enable efficient, safe and sustainable passenger and freight mobility on Egypt’s first High Speed Rail network. We are looking for you as early as possible as Senior PMO Manager for DB-El Sewedy Railway Operation Egypt for the primary location Cairo.
The role: Reporting to the PMO Director, the Senior PMO Manager is responsible for establishing and leading the Project Management Office (PMO), ensuring effective governance, integrated planning, project controls and executive reporting across the organization. The role provides transparency on project performance, supports executive decision-making and drives alignment between all functional workstreams to enable the successful mobilization and delivery of Egypt’s first High Speed Rail project.
Your responsibilities:Responsible for organizational governance, integrated planning, performance management, risk and change management, policy deployment and executive reporting across all operational and maintenance functions. The position provides visibility on contractual compliance, operational performance and strategic initiatives, enabling management to make informed decisions and achieve organizational objectives. Establish and maintain contractual obligations register and ensure fulfillment of all customer and shareholder requirements. Monitor compliance against contractual KPIs, SLAs and reporting requirements. Coordinate cross-functional actions to address contractual gaps and non-conformities. Lead the development, review and continuous improvement of PMO policies, procedures, frameworks and management systems. Ensure alignment of organizational procedures with contractual obligations, railway industry standards and corporate governance requirements. Establish, lead and continuously improve the Project Management Office (PMO). Develop and implement PMO governance standards, methodologies and best practices. Coordinate and maintain the integrated master schedule across all departments and workstreams. Monitor operational and strategic initiative delivery, ensuring achievement of business objectives, contractual commitments and performance targets. Develop and maintain integrated organizational schedules covering mobilization activities, operational readiness plans, strategic initiatives, audits, certifications and contractual deliverables. Develop and maintain executive dashboards covering operational performance, contractual compliance, risks, changes, strategic initiatives and key organizational KPIs. Oversee project controls, including schedule monitoring, forecasting and change management. Maintain the enterprise risk register, facilitate risk assessments and ensure mitigation actions are effectively implemented and monitored across all functions. Ensure effective collaboration and alignment across all internal stakeholders and functions. Promote compliance with contractual obligations, governance requirements and project procedures. Manage the requirements traceability framework and ensure deployment of contractual and organizational requirements across all departments. Coordinate with various departments such as Operations, Maintenance, Safety, Quality and other Supporting Functions to ensure timely closure of requirements.
Your profile/ qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in engineering, postgraduate studies or professional qualifications in Project Management is advantageous Master’s degree is considered an advantage. Professional certification such as PMP®, PRINCE2®, PMI-PMOCP or equivalent is preferred. Minimum 10 years of experience in PMO, project controls, operations performance management or organizational governance. Proven experience in a senior PMO leadership role. Strong background in project governance, planning, project controls and executive reporting. Experience working on large-scale infrastructure, transportation or railway projects. Ability to manage complex stakeholder environments and cross-functional teams. Experience within international and multicultural organizations. Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to present information to senior management.

General Information:DB-El Sewedy Railway Operation Egypt is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, nationality, religion, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe that diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences strengthens our organization and contributes to a respectful, inclusive, and high-performing work environment.