Digital Transformation Initiative Lead

Aldar Education; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 201,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldar Education is seeking an Initiative Manager - Digital Transformation in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates to coordinate cross-functional initiatives across technology and business teams. The role focuses on turning strategic priorities into deliverable programs and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of programme experience, strong English communication, and a certification in project or change management.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience managing projects or strategic initiatives.
• Exposure to digital transformation or organizational change environments.
• Professional certification in project/program/change management expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead digital, technology and cross-functional initiatives from planning through completion.
• Translate objectives into structured initiative plans with scope, timelines and dependencies.
• Maintain delivery ownership across departments and external stakeholders.
• Track schedules and intervene when milestones are at risk.
• Maintain risk and issue registers and coordinate mitigations.
• Prepare concise status reports for senior stakeholders.

Skills

Digital transformation

Initiative management

Program management

Project management

Cross-functional delivery

Stakeholder management

Education

PM Certification

Tools

Project collaboration tools

Job description

Aldar Education is seeking an Initiative Manager - Digital Transformation in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates to coordinate cross-functional initiatives across technology and business teams. The role focuses on turning strategic priorities into deliverable programs and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of programme experience, strong English communication, and a certification in project or change management.