Project Management Director (UAE Nationals)
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Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University seeks a Project Management Director to lead transformation projects and strategic initiatives under the PMO. Requires 7+ years of project management experience, preferably in transformation projects, and a bachelor's degree in a related field.
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Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive project plans, set clear deliverables, and ensure projects are executed within scope, timeline, and budget
- Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment of project objectives
- Lead transformation initiatives by implementing structured methodologies
- Manage project resources effectively, ensuring optimal utilization
- Identify potential project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and proactively address challenges
- Track project progress, generate status reports, and provide insights to leadership
- Ensure adherence to PMO governance frameworks and organizational policies
- Support the adoption of new processes and technologies through change management strategies
- Identify areas for process enhancement and contribute to refining PMO best practices
- Monitor project budgets, ensure cost control, and recommend financial adjustments
- Implement quality standards in project execution
- Adhere to internal security policies and industry regulations
Requirements
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in project management, preferably in transformation projects or large scale initiatives
- Experience in managing multiple projects within a structured PMO
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field
- PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification preferred
- Strong leadership and team collaboration skills
- Excellent problem solving and decision making abilities
- Effective stakeholder management and negotiation skills
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Asana, or Trello)
- Strong understanding of Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid methodologies
- Financial acumen to oversee project budgeting and cost control
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Job Summary
- Responsible for managing and delivering transformation projects and strategic initiatives under Transformation & PMO.
- Ensure projects align with organizational goals, adhere to best practices, and drive continuous improvement.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Project Planning & Execution: Develop comprehensive project plans and ensure execution within scope, timeline, and budget.
- Stakeholder Coordination: Engage with stakeholders to ensure alignment of objectives and milestones.
- Transformation Project Management: Lead transformation initiatives using structured methodologies.
- Resource Allocation: Manage project resources effectively.
- Risk & Issue Management: Identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and address challenges.
- Performance Monitoring & Reporting: Track progress, generate reports, and provide insights.
- Governance & Compliance: Ensure adherence to PMO governance and policies.
- Change Management: Support adoption of new processes and technologies.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify process enhancements and refine best practices.
- Budget Oversight: Monitor budgets, ensure cost control, and recommend adjustments.
- Quality Assurance: Implement quality standards in project execution.
- Information Security & Compliance: Adhere to security policies and regulations.
Required Professional Experience
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in project management, preferably in transformation projects or large scale initiatives.
- Experience in managing multiple projects within a structured PMO.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification is preferred.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Strong leadership and team collaboration skills.
- Excellent problem solving and decision making abilities.
- Effective stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
- Clear and concise communication, both written and verbal.
Required Technical Skills
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Asana, or Trello).
- Strong understanding of Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid project management methodologies.
- Expertise in process improvement frameworks and digital transformation.
- Financial acumen to oversee project budgeting and cost control.
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