21.07.2026
The wait is over! We are excited to reveal the finalists of the prestigious PMO Leader of the Year Awards 2026 category as part of the IPMA Global Individual Awards.
This category celebrates outstanding PMO leaders who demonstrate exceptional leadership, strategic vision, and the ability to drive meaningful value through project, program, and portfolio management. PMOs (Project Management Offices) play a vital role in enabling effective governance, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring the successful delivery of projects and programs across organizations. The finalists represent professionals who are shaping the future of PMO leadership by enabling organizational transformation, fostering innovation, and strengthening project management excellence across their organizations.
The selection process highlighted an inspiring group of leaders whose achievements demonstrate the evolving role of PMOs as strategic partners that deliver measurable impact, support business objectives, and empower organizations to navigate complexity with confidence.
We are proud to introduce the PMO Leader of the Year Awards 2026 finalists:
Abdullah Alqarni has been recognized for his outstanding role within the Executive Delivery Office at Solutions by stc, a dedicated 22-member PMO function responsible for driving strategic portfolio delivery, strengthening governance, and creating organizational value.
Congratulations on this remarkable achievement. This recognition highlights your exceptional contribution to the project profession and your commitment to advancing the role of PMO leadership worldwide.
The final rankings will be announced during the IPMA Global Awards Gala Ceremony on 18 September 2026 in Hiroshima, Japan. This year’s Awards Gala will be a special occasion, marking the closing of the 35th IPMA World Congress.
We warmly invite you to join us for this special occasion and honour the achievements of the world’s most exceptional project professionals.
Tickets for the Gala are available here: IPMA World Congress 2026 Tickets – Secure your participation now!
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