Express System Project Specialist
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About the Role
Emirates Courier Express seeks an Express System Project Specialist to manage a portfolio of projects from inception to implementation. The role requires 6-8 years of project management experience, express logistics expertise, and SAFe POPM certification.
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Responsibilities
- Manage a dynamic portfolio of projects across Emirates Courier Express from inception to successful implementation and adoption
- Manage internal and external stakeholders including customers and vendors
- Lead, inspire, and motivate diverse cross functional team members
- Champion relationships across team members and wider stakeholders to drive business value
- Act as an SME and support, coach, and develop others
- Identify, support, and deliver business process improvement opportunities and facilitate change management
- Review strategic project portfolio providing insights on progress and performance
- Proactively manage project risks and ensure mitigation strategies are designed and implemented
- Focus on business value and quantify project benefits using standard financial tools
Requirements
- Degree in quantitative discipline such as business administration, IT, or engineering
- SAFe POPM certification is a must
- Express logistics experience is a must
- 6 8 years of professional experience in project management, business improvement, management consultancy, or technology
- Advanced planning and organizing skills
- Advanced communication and presentation skills
- Advanced data collection and analysis skills
- Proficient budget, business case, and cost control knowledge
- Proficient writing skills
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Job Purpose
- Launched in April 2025, Emirates Courier Express is a global door to door delivery solution. The Express System Project Specialist will be responsible for a dynamic portfolio of projects across Emirates Courier Express from inception to successful implementation and adoption.
In This Role You Will
- Manage a dynamic portfolio of projects across Emirates Group from inception to successful implementation and adoption.
- Manage internal and external stakeholders including customers and vendors.
- Lead, inspire, and motivate diverse and cross functional team members.
- Champion relationships across team members and wider stakeholders to help drive business value.
- Act as an SME and support, coach and develop others across the company.
- Resolve differences across stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
- Identify, support and deliver business process improvement opportunities and facilitate change management.
- Review strategic project portfolio providing insights on progress and performance.
- Proactively manage project risks and ensure mitigation strategies are designed and implemented.
- Focus on business value and quantify project benefits using standard financial tools.
Qualification
- Degree in quantitative discipline such as business administration, IT, or engineering.
- SAFe POPM certification is a must.
- Express logistics experience is a must.
- PMP certification is a plus.
- Certification in Lean and/or Six Sigma a plus.
- Professional experience: 6 8 years in project management, business improvement or productivity, management consultancy, or technology.
Knowledge/Skills
- Ability to quickly grasp new business concepts and understand organizational issues.
- Strong ability to facilitate dialogue and influence a range of stakeholders, including senior executives.
- Advanced Planning and Organizing Skills.
- Advanced Communication Skills & Presentation Skills.
- Advanced Data Collection and Analysis Skills.
- Proficient Budget, business case and Cost Control Knowledge.
- Proficient Writing Skills.
Salary & Benefits
- Attractive tax free salary.
- Travel benefits including discounts on flights and hotels around the world.
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