Senior Project Manager
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Talents Tide is hiring on behalf of a prestigious semi-government entity in the UAE for an experienced Senior Project Manager.
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Overview
Talents Tide is hiring on behalf of a prestigious
semi-government entity
in the UAE for an experienced
Senior Project Manager
.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned project management professional currently working with one of the
Big Four
professional services firms in the UAE to transition into a high-impact role within the public sector.
About The Role
You will lead complex, high-visibility projects, driving digital transformation and strategic initiatives while ensuring excellence in delivery, stakeholder management, and governance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end project lifecycle (planning, execution, monitoring, and closure)
- Manage project budgets, resources, risks, and timelines
- Ensure adherence to approved project management methodologies and quality standards
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing project teams
- Drive continuous improvement and implement industry best practices
- Maintain full compliance with Health, Safety, and organizational governance standards
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field
- **PMP Certification**
(Mandatory)
- 5–8 years of proven experience managing complex projects, ideally IT-enabled or digital transformation projects
- Strong leadership, analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
- **Native or fluent Arabic speaker**
(Essential)
- Previous experience in
Big Four
firms in the UAE is highly preferred
• Risk Management & Business Continuity
- ISO 27001 – Information Security Management
- Strategic Planning for Digital Solutions
• Procurement & Technical Contract Management
This is an excellent chance to bring your Big 4 expertise into a strategic semi-government environment where your impact will be highly visible and valued.
Nationals (All Arabic nationalities except Egyptian)
This is a rare opportunity to join one of Dubai’s key government-related entities and make a real impact on strategic projects that shape the future of customs and logistics in the region.
If you are a confident, experienced Project Manager with strong Arabic communication skills and the right nationality profile, we want to hear from you!
How To Apply
Please send your updated CV to:
angelica@talentstides.com
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