Project Management Director (UAE Nationals Only)

Type

Description

• The Project Management Director is responsible for managing and delivering transformation projects and other strategic initiatives under Transformation & PMO.
• Ensure that projects align with organizational goals, adhere to project management best practices, and drive continuous improvement in business processes.
• Additionally, project planning, execution, stakeholder coordination, and risk management to ensure timely and successful project completion.
• Main roles & 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.
• Required qualification & skills

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.

Education and Academic 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.