Head of Portfolio Governance – Enterprise Strategy
Posted date [2026-03-23]
(ID: 43005)
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Job Snapshot
* Role: Head of Portfolio Governance
* Location: Abu Dhabi UAE
* Industry: Banking
* Experience: 15+ years
* Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Head of Portfolio Governance – Enterprise Strategy Abu Dhabi UAE banking role offers a senior leadership opportunity to drive enterprise portfolio governance, strategic alignment, and transformation delivery. The bank is actively hiring experienced professionals to oversee complex portfolios, ensure investment discipline, and deliver measurable business outcomes across technology and business initiatives.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Banking
Function: Project Management
Salary: 50000-70000
(Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Abu Dhabi;
please confirm the final offer with the employer.)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
This role operates at the executive level, ensuring that all programs and initiatives are aligned with enterprise strategy, financial priorities, and architecture standards. It plays a critical role in driving transformation, improving governance maturity, and enabling data-driven decision-making across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
* Establish and maintain portfolio governance frameworks aligned with enterprise strategy and financial objectives
* Align initiatives with value streams and track outcomes using KPIs and OKRs
* Evaluate and prioritize project proposals to ensure measurable business value
* Lead or support high-priority strategic initiatives assigned by executive leadership
* Oversee governance execution from project intake to closure ensuring compliance with approval frameworks
* Monitor portfolio performance using dashboards, scorecards, and reporting tools
* Collaborate with finance teams on budgeting, forecasting, and resource optimization
* Manage cross-project risks, dependencies, and constraints to ensure smooth delivery
* Engage stakeholders across business and technology functions to maintain alignment and transparency
* Prepare and present portfolio insights to senior leadership and governance committees
* Drive continuous improvement in portfolio management processes and tools
* Support PMO governance activities including demand management and business case reviews
* Contribute to innovation initiatives by evaluating emerging technologies and strategic ideas
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, IT, Finance, or related field
* MBA or master’s degree preferred
* 15+ years of experience in portfolio management, transformation, or banking environments
* Strong experience in enterprise governance and large-scale program management
* Certifications such as PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2, SAFe, or PMI-PfMP preferred
* Experience managing small teams and cross-functional stakeholders
* Ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels
Skills Set
* Portfolio governance and strategic planning
* Financial planning and resource optimization
* Risk and dependency management
* Data analysis and executive reporting
* Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery methodologies
* Tools such as Clarity PPM, MS Project, and Power BI
* Leadership, stakeholder engagement, and decision-making
Why Join Us
* Lead enterprise transformation and governance initiatives within a top UAE bank
* Direct exposure to executive leadership and strategic decision-making
* High-impact role shaping investment and delivery strategies
* Strong career progression in transformation and governance leadership
* Dynamic environment handling large-scale, high-value programs
About the Company
First Abu Dhabi Bank is the UAE’s largest financial institution, headquartered in Abu Dhabi, delivering innovative banking solutions with a strong focus on strategy, governance, and sustainable growth across regional and global markets.
