Keep complex initiatives moving—with clear oversight for the people making decisions.
JMB provides project management and PMO support for family offices in Dubai and across the UAE.
We help principals, executives and private office teams coordinate business initiatives, oversee suppliers and maintain a reliable view of delivery. Each engagement is shaped around the office’s priorities, decision-making arrangements and preferred level of involvement.
A clear view across separate commitments
A family office may oversee projects across several businesses, locations and operational teams. Each initiative can have its own advisers, suppliers, deadlines and reporting arrangements.
JMB brings the agreed commitments into a consistent view. We help clarify what is underway, who is responsible and which matters need a decision—giving leadership the information required to direct delivery.
Our family office project services
Project oversight and coordination
Maintain progress across a defined initiative.
We establish the delivery plan, coordinate participants and monitor agreed milestones. Sponsors receive updates covering progress, outstanding issues and decisions required.
Support can include:
- Project scope and milestone planning.
- Adviser, supplier and stakeholder coordination.
- Risk, issue and dependency tracking.
- Budget and commitment reporting.
- Acceptance and handover planning.
Family office PMO services
Introduce a consistent approach to managing several projects.
JMB can establish a project management office or provide support within an existing function. The framework is designed around the office’s working arrangements and the information its decision-makers need.
Support can include:
- A consolidated register of projects and initiatives.
- Governance and approval arrangements.
- Reporting formats and review schedules.
- Project documentation and delivery controls.
- Implementation guidance and ongoing coordination.
Project portfolio governance
Understand how initiatives compete for resources and depend on one another.
We help leadership review priorities, sequence commitments and assess proposed changes. Reporting can be tailored for principals, executives, boards or other authorized oversight groups.
Support can include:
- Project prioritization criteria.
- Resource and dependency assessments.
- Portfolio status reporting.
- Decision and action tracking.
- Reviews of delivery against agreed objectives.
Business and technology initiatives
Coordinate projects that change how the office or its businesses operate.
These can include technology implementation, process improvement, supplier transitions and new operational capabilities.
JMB connects requirements, delivery activities and organizational preparation, working alongside the appointed advisers and specialists.
Project reviews and recovery
Obtain a clearer assessment when progress is uncertain.
We review the agreed project scope, available information, delivery commitments and outstanding risks. Findings identify the decisions and corrective actions needed.
Where agreed, JMB can support recovery planning and implementation.
Reporting around your decisions
Different audiences need different levels of detail.
We agree what principals and executives need to see, how frequently they need updates and which issues should be escalated immediately.
Reports can cover:
- Progress against key milestones.
- Expenditure and remaining commitments.
- Changes to scope or delivery assumptions.
- Risks and dependencies requiring attention.
- Decisions, responsible owners and deadlines.
The reporting approach gives leadership a concise view while retaining supporting detail for those managing the work.
Clear responsibilities and controlled information sharing
We establish reporting relationships, approval authority and information-sharing arrangements at the outset.
This defines who can instruct work, approve changes, receive reports and access project information. We work within the confidentiality and document-handling requirements agreed with your office.
Choose the scope of support
A specific project
For an initiative requiring dedicated planning, coordination and delivery oversight.
A portfolio of initiatives
For several commitments needing consistent reporting, prioritization and governance.
Interim support
For a defined period where the office needs additional delivery capacity or continuity.
An independent review
For an assessment of project health, readiness or existing management arrangements.
Frequently asked questions
What does family office project management cover?
JMB’s service covers the planning, coordination and oversight of agreed business and operational initiatives. Responsibilities can include supplier coordination, reporting, governance and implementation support.
Can you work with our existing advisers and executive team?
Yes. We define how JMB will work alongside your appointed advisers, internal teams and suppliers, with clear responsibilities and approval arrangements.
Is this investment portfolio management?
This service manages the delivery of projects and business initiatives. Its scope covers commitments, resources, suppliers, milestones and governance. Investment decisions remain with the office and its appointed investment advisers.
Can reporting be tailored for a principal or board?
Yes. We agree the audience, level of detail, reporting frequency and escalation requirements before the engagement begins.
Can JMB oversee projects across several businesses?
Yes, within an agreed scope. We establish the participating organizations, authorized stakeholders and reporting relationships.
Can we start with one project?
Yes. A focused engagement can establish the support required for a single initiative, with any broader scope agreed separately.