Spillane, JohnAlmuammar, Qahsan2025-04-142024https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14154/75179This research investigates the pivotal role and effectiveness of Project Management Offices (PMOs) within Saudi Arabia's rapidly evolving construction industry, a sector significantly shaped by the Saudi Vision 2030. Through a qualitative methodology, the study conducts in-depth interviews with professionals from three key organisations, providing detailed insights into the roles, challenges, and critical success factors associated with PMOs. The findings reveal that PMOs are instrumental in coordinating project activities, ensuring timely completion, and maintaining governance frameworks that enhance organisational efficiency. They significantly impact project performance by effectively managing risks, controlling costs, and improving stakeholder satisfaction. However, challenges such as bureaucratic delays, skill shortages, and the necessity to adapt to local business practices are also highlighted. To address these issues, the study suggests practical strategies, including the integration of agile project management principles, the prioritisation of continuous training, and the enhancement of leadership development. Furthermore, the research recommends future exploration into adaptive governance models and the integration of emerging technologies into PMO practices. This study contributes to the ongoing discourse on project management in the construction sector, providing valuable insights for both practitioners and academics. It underscores the need for PMOs to balance governance with flexibility to effectively support the ambitious goals of Vision 2030, ultimately fostering sustainable growth in Saudi Arabia's construction industry.84enProject Management Office (PMO) Construction Industry Saudi Arabia Saudi Vision 2030 Project Governance Risk Management Cost Control Stakeholder Satisfaction Qualitative Research Organisational Efficiency Agile Project Management Leadership Development Continuous Training Adaptive Governance Emerging Technologies Sustainable Growth Local Business Practices Bureaucratic Challenges Skill ShortagesThesis