Assistant Project Manager.

GAL; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Project Manager to conduct comprehensive management of projects and contracts. The ideal candidate should have a BSc degree related to aviation, engineering management, or project management and 3-5 years of relevant experience in contract and project management. Strong skills in vendor relations and risk management are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in contracts and project management.
• Strong understanding of project processes during the various stages.
• Ability to manage cross-functional communication and vendor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive management of projects and contracts.
• Perform project reviews in terms of work content, prices, and delivery schedules.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers and manage relationships.

Skills

Project management

Contract negotiation

Cross-functional communication

Risk management

Education

BSc Bachelor Degree in Aviation, Engineering Management or Project Management

Other undergraduate certificates in related fields

Job description

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive management of projects & contracts, starting with a memorandum or a preliminary requirement statement driven by top management, going through the various stages of execution period and ending with a contract closure.

1. Perform a comprehensive management for projects processes during the various stages of definition, planning, execution and control.
2. Follow up any issues being raised during the contractual period.
3. Conduct a project review in terms of work content (Statement of Work), Prices against Deliverables, Terms & Conditions, delivery schedules, and in some case the legal frame of the contract.
4. Manage cross-functional communication and ensure smooth project performance.
5. Lead negotiations with suppliers during all stages and maintain a great relationship with all suppliers or vendors for current & future opportunities.
6. Responsible of preparing monthly / weekly project reports or upon top management request.
7. Conduct weekly conference calls with suppliers in order to keep track of deliveries and projects tasks being accomplished. In some projects, visits are being conducted to the seller's facility in order perform factory acceptance of purchased products (Deliverables).
8. In charge of developing (RFI) Requests for Information, (RFP) Requests for Proposals, and many additional templates or documents related to the project.
9. Represent the main point of contact between top management and the operational team (End User) in order to gather, identify and finalize project requirements.
10. In most cases, duties as A PM include performing an internal resource management, risk management.
11. Perform other related duties or assignments as directed by the direct LM and commander.

Nationality

No Restriction

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification :

BSc Bachelor Degree, preferably in the field of Aviation, Engineering Management and Project Management.

Other undergraduate certificates (Diploma & Higher Diploma) of related fields of knowledge.

Experience

3-5 years’ experience in the specialty of contracts & Project management.