Senior Design Project Manager (Emirati)
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Senior Project Manager Design Management (Emirati) Dubai Passport Holders We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Project Manager – Design Management to lead complex, multidisciplinary design projects from concept through delivery.
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Senior Project Manager Design Management (Emirati) Dubai Passport Holders
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Project Manager – Design Management to lead complex, multidisciplinary design projects from concept through delivery.
This role requires a strategic leader with strong project governance, stakeholder management, design oversight, and commercial acumen to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
The successful candidate will play a critical role in managing project teams, overseeing design processes, driving financial performance, and fostering strong relationships with clients, consultants, and key stakeholders.
Project Leadership & Delivery
Lead and manage large-scale design and development projects from initiation to completion.
Establish project strategies, governance frameworks, schedules, and delivery plans.
Ensure successful execution against project objectives, milestones, and quality standards.
Team & Resource Management
Lead multidisciplinary teams including design managers, consultants, and project specialists.
Plan, allocate, and forecast project resources effectively.
Drive collaboration and performance across project teams.
Client & Stakeholder Management
Act as the primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders.
Build and maintain strong relationships with government entities, consultants, contractors, and executive leadership.
Manage stakeholder expectations and project communications.
Financial & Commercial Management
Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting.
Monitor project profitability and commercial performance.
Ensure effective cost control and value engineering practices.
Risk & Change Management
Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Manage project changes, scope adjustments, and contractual implications.
Ensure compliance with governance and risk management standards.
Design Management
Oversee design development from concept through detailed design.
Review design deliverables for quality, compliance, and alignment with project objectives.
Coordinate design reviews and approvals with stakeholders.
Reporting & Governance
Prepare executive-level reports and project dashboards.
Monitor KPIs, project performance, risks, and resource utilization.
Present project updates to senior management and steering committees.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in architecture, Design Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline. PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent Project Management certification preferred
- Minimum 10+ years of experience managing complex design projects.
- Experience working with government, semi-government, real estate, infrastructure, architecture, or design organizations.
- Preferred Candidate Profile National (Emirati)Dubai Passport Holder preferred
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
- Experience managing multidisciplinary design teams
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities
Why Join us?
Opportunity to lead high-profile strategic projects
Work alongside industry-leading professionals
Contribute to innovative design and development initiatives
Competitive compensation and benefits Package
Apply now to become part of a forward-thinking organization shaping the future of design and project excellence in the UAE and share your update cv on
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