Catalyst For Change: Project Management Office At Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund – Entrepreneur

Catalyst For Change: Project Management Office At Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund – Entrepreneur

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The month of May serves as a reminder of the importance of project management skills, knowledge, and proper governance, because it is on May 14 that we celebrate International Project Management Office (PMO) Day.It is therefore time to reflect on where the science and art of project management stands as a means for navigating complex projects in the ever-changing dynamics of the global economy.Effective project management is the key that can unlock ambitious visions and transform them into tangible realities, whether they involve establishing new companies, overseeing existing businesses or navigating acquisitions. Project management plays a crucial role as the foundational component of work that drives organizational growth and advancement.

Related: A Look At How Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 Has Spurred Entrepreneurship In The KingdomNowhere is this more evident than at the Public Investment Fund (PIF), the sovereign wealth fund of Saudi Arabia, whose projects are driving the Saudi Vision 2030, a government program launched by H.R.H. Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, to enhance economic diversification and social development in the kingdom.

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