Project Management Director (UAE Nationals ONLY)

Job Summary

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Execution: Develop comprehensive project plans, set clear deliverables, and ensure projects are executed within scope, timeline, and budget.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment of project objectives, expectations, and key milestones.
• Transformation Project Management: Lead transformation initiatives by implementing structured methodologies to optimize efficiency and enhance operational effectiveness.
• Resource Allocation: Manage project resources effectively, ensuring optimal utilization of personnel, tools, and financial resources.
• Risk & Issue Management: Identify potential project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and proactively address challenges to ensure project success.
• Performance Monitoring & Reporting: Track project progress, generate status reports and provide insights to leadership on project performance metrics.
• Governance & Compliance: Ensure adherence to PMO governance frameworks, organizational policies, and relevant compliance requirements throughout project execution.
• Change Management: Support the adoption of new processes and technologies by implementing management strategies that facilitate smooth transitions.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify areas for process enhancement, leverage project learnings, and contribute to refining PMO best practices.
• Budget Oversight: Monitor project budgets, ensure cost control, and recommend financial adjustments to optimize expenditures while maintaining quality.
• Quality Assurance: Implement quality standards in project execution, ensuring deliverables meet the required specifications and stakeholder expectations.
• Information Security & Compliance: Adhere to internal security policies and industry regulations to safeguard project data and maintain confidentiality.

Job 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or an equivalent project management certification is preferred.

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.

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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