Deputy Project Director - PMCM

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Director with planning, organizing, and executing airport projects.
• Manage schedules, budgets, resources, risks, stakeholders, compliance, reporting, and project performance.
• Coordinate government agencies, contractors, consultants, and internal departments.
• Lead and mentor project team members and resolve stakeholder escalations and conflicts.
• Analyze project data and performance indicators to improve operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• At least 18 years of project management experience, including at least 10 years in a senior project management or deputy director capacity.
• Airport development, cargo expansion, or airport operational project experience is required.
• Knowledge of airport operations, aviation standards, and regulatory requirements is required.
• Expertise in budget management, financial forecasting, and cost control is required.
• Proficiency with PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management frameworks is required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Primavera, or similar project management tools is required.
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, analytical, communication, organizational, and time management skills are required.
• The ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with airport infrastructure projects in the Middle East region is preferred.
• Knowledge of aviation safety management systems and quality assurance protocols is preferred.

Work Location

• The work location model is on-site.
• Newly hired employees must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location.

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