YOUSEF S. ALJOMAH
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Strategic Transformation and PMO Executive with 15+ years of experience leading government transformation, portfolio management, and infrastructure programs aligned with Saudi Vision 2030. Proven expertise in PMO governance, executive reporting, stakeholder management, and digital transformation across ministries and global consulting firms including Jacobs and KPMG. Holder of 30+ professional certifications, including including PfMP, PgMP, PMP, PRINCE2, and MSP, demonstrating advanced capabilities in portfolio, program, risk, and performance management.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
32
32
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Project Manager & Associate Director
Jacobs
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
04.2025 - Current
- Served as the primary executive liaison between Jacobs and Saudi public sector entities, driving stakeholder alignment, executive communication, and cross-government collaboration.
- Led integrated planning, licensing, and multi-stakeholder coordination for flagship national developments, including a new international airport, Expo 2030, and the 2034 workforce program.
- Recovered and stabilized a failing multi-billion-dollar initiative by building a clear roadmap, establishing weekly executive reporting, and aligning timelines, budgets, and KPIs across ministries and private stakeholders.
- Created dashboards and executive business cases to improve strategic visibility, track performance, and synchronize inter-agency efforts across the development zone.
Senior Program Manager
Ministry of Communications and Information Technology
Riyadh, KSA
02.2023 - 03.2025
- Lead strategic alignment, delivery execution, and change transformation across 4 mission-critical portfolios: Shared Services, Legal & Committees, Cybersecurity, and Risk Management, within Saudi Arabia's digital governance ecosystem.
- Led strategic execution of 40+ projects across 4 deputyships (Shared Services, Legal, Cybersecurity, Risk), aligning initiatives with national digital governance objectives.
- Spearheaded 5-model business strategy restructuring PMO operations, improving performance visibility, delivery efficiency, and compliance.
- Directed cross-government collaboration and financial coordination with Ministry of Finance, ensuring project delivery was timely, budget-aligned, and audit-ready.
- Drove cultural shift in project management by institutionalizing KPI-driven planning, national reporting standards, and cybersecurity compliance frameworks.
Senior Consultant
KPMG
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
06.2021 - 01.2023
- Delivered large-scale organizational and infrastructure transformation for the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing (MoMRAH), aligning operations with Vision 2030 through governance reform, change management, and strategic project consolidation across 1,400+ initiatives.
- Led operational transformation and change management for Deputy Minister, aligning new operational model with Vision 2030 goals.
- Institutionalized governance frameworks, performance standards, and a PCI-based incentive system, increasing operational manual adoption from 30% to 99%.
- Consolidated 1,400 projects into 6 streamlined workstreams, improving coordination and reporting for executive visibility.
- Advised Performance Center and conducted procurement audits, facilitating strategic SAR 80B budget reduction while maintaining infrastructure delivery.
Senior Project Manager
Vision Realization Office 2030 - Ministry of Justice
08.2020 - 06.2021
Marketing Manager
Arabian Agricultural Services Company - ARASCO
01.2018 - 03.2020
Business Development Executive
Arabian Agricultural Services Company - ARASCO
06.2014 - 12.2017
Education
Master of Science - Technology Management
University of St. Thomas (Minnesota)
St.Paul, USA 01.2011 - 12.2013
Post Graduate High Diploma - Strategy And Performance
The KPI Institute
Riyadh , Saudi Arabia 01.2023 - 01.2024
Post Graduate High Diploma - Marketing Management
The Institute of Public Administration
Riyadh , Saudi Arabia 01.2007 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations, Mass Communication
King Saud University
Riyadh , Saudi Arabia 01.2002 - 12.2026
Skills
- PMO Governance
- Portfolio Management
- Strategic Transformation
- Executive Reporting
- Digital Transformation
- Risk Management
- Stakeholder Management and Governance
- Organizational Change Management
- Performance Management
- Cross-Government Coordination
- Infrastructure Program Delivery
- Vision 2030 Initiatives
Languages
Arabic
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
Certifications
- PfMP | PgMP | PMP | PMI-ACP | PMI-RMP | PMI-PBA | PRINCE2 Practitioner | MSP Practitioner | MoP | M_o_R | CPMAI+E | LSSBB
- Holder of 30+ globally recognized certifications in portfolio, program, risk, performance, and transformation management.
Publications
- KPI Institute Performance Magazine Interview (2024)
- State of Strategy Management Practice – Expert Interviewee (2025)
Timeline
Senior Project Manager & Associate Director
Jacobs
04.2025 - Current
Senior Program Manager
Ministry of Communications and Information Technology
02.2023 - 03.2025
Post Graduate High Diploma - Strategy And Performance
The KPI Institute
01.2023 - 01.2024
Senior Consultant
KPMG
06.2021 - 01.2023
Senior Project Manager
Vision Realization Office 2030 - Ministry of Justice
08.2020 - 06.2021
Marketing Manager
Arabian Agricultural Services Company - ARASCO
01.2018 - 03.2020
Business Development Executive
Arabian Agricultural Services Company - ARASCO
06.2014 - 12.2017
Master of Science - Technology Management
University of St. Thomas (Minnesota)
01.2011 - 12.2013
Post Graduate High Diploma - Marketing Management
The Institute of Public Administration
01.2007 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations, Mass Communication
King Saud University
01.2002 - 12.2026