Head - Regulatory Programmes Management Office

About the role

A leading regulatory authority in Oman is establishing a centralized Regulatory Programmes Management Office (PMO) and seeks an experienced senior leader to head it. Reporting directly to executive leadership, you will oversee the governance, monitoring and delivery of enterprise‑wide regulatory programmes that support the Authority’s long‑term vision and transformation agenda.

Key responsibilities

• Establish and lead the Regulatory PMO, defining its structure, processes and standards.
• Manage the portfolio of strategic regulatory programmes and initiatives, prioritising projects based on strategic objectives, risk and business impact.
• Monitor programme performance through executive dashboards and governance reporting.
• Identify, manage and mitigate programme risks, dependencies and critical milestones.
• Develop and maintain PMO governance frameworks, methodologies and standards.
• Drive collaboration across multiple directorates and senior stakeholders.
• Ensure successful delivery of regulatory reforms, policy initiatives, licensing enhancements and strategic transformation programmes.
• Support executive decision‑making with data‑driven reporting and portfolio insights.
• Embed project‑management best practices and continuous improvement across the organisation.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics, Engineering, Public Policy, Finance, Law, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Professional certification such as PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2, MSP or equivalent is highly desirable.
• 10–15 years of experience in programme management, PMO leadership, regulatory affairs, governance, strategy or business transformation.
• Proven experience managing enterprise‑wide strategic programmes and project portfolios.
• Strong executive stakeholder engagement and Board‑level reporting experience.
• Experience within regulated industries, utilities, infrastructure or government entities is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams and deliver complex strategic initiatives.

Required skills