Strategy Project Manager (Emirati)

Overview

Key Responsibilities

• **Project Governance:**
• Develop detailed project plans, define scope, set schedules, and manage budgets to ensure on-time, within-budget completion.
• **Financial Control:**
• Oversee financial reporting, forecasting, cash flow analysis, and expenditure, ensuring adherence to financial metrics.
• **Stakeholder Management:**
• Act as the primary liaison between senior management, clients, and internal teams, providing regular project updates and reports.
• **Operational Optimization:**
• Improve efficiency by implementing new processes, systems, and tools, while ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• **Team Leadership:**
• Assemble, motivate, and direct project teams to achieve project objectives, often managing vendors and contractors.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• **Education:**
• Bachelors degree in finance, accounting, or business administration.
• **Experience:**
• Generally 5+ years of experience in project management, specifically within finance or business operations.
• **Technical Skills:**
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software
• **Competencies:**
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, excellent communication, and proficiency in risk management.

Typical Qualifications

• Understanding of audit, VAT, and financial reporting standards.
• Experience with ERP systems or project management tools.
• Strategic thinking, ability to manage high-stress environments, and adaptability.