Director - Project Management

Abu Dhabi Ports; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 400,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Abu Dhabi Ports is seeking a Director to lead the Project Management function and drive the delivery of strategic initiatives. You will oversee complex projects, establish governance, and manage cross-functional teams to meet business objectives.

The role requires extensive PMO governance, risk management, and resource planning experience, with senior stakeholder engagement and executive reporting capabilities. English proficiency is essential, with Arabic an added advantage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or Project Management.
• Professional certification (PMP, PRINCE2) is highly desirable.
• Postgraduate qualification in Project Management or a related field is an advantage.
• Strong proficiency in English; Arabic is an added advantage.
• Minimum 12 years of relevant project management experience, including complex projects.
• Proven senior project leadership or PMO experience.
• Experience in PMO governance, risk management, and resource planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Project Management function, establishing governance and controls for the project portfolio.
• Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of strategic and operational projects.
• Develop project portfolios, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Enhance PMO standards, methodologies, and reporting mechanisms.
• Provide executive-level reporting on project performance, risks, dependencies, and budget status.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholder engagement.
• Identify and manage risks, issues, and scope changes.
• Ensure projects meet quality, safety, financial, and operational requirements.
• Drive resource allocation and prioritization across projects.
• Promote continuous improvement through lessons learned and performance analysis.

Skills

PMO governance

Risk management

Resource planning

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or PM

PMP/PRINCE2 desirable

Postgraduate qualification in PM or related field

Tools

MS Project

Project management software

Job description

We are seeking a Director to lead the Project Management function and drive the successful delivery of strategic initiatives. This role involves overseeing complex projects, establishing effective governance, and managing cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, with experience in PMO governance, risk management, and resource planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Project Management function, establishing governance and controls for the project portfolio.
• Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of strategic and operational projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Develop project portfolios, schedules, budgets, and resource plans, managing key milestones.
• Enhance PMO standards, methodologies, and reporting mechanisms, ensuring project controls.
• Provide executive-level reporting on project performance, risks, dependencies, and budget status.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams, managing stakeholder engagement and communication.
• Proactively identify and manage project risks, issues, and scope changes, ensuring timely mitigation.
• Ensure projects meet quality, safety, financial, and operational requirements, monitoring performance.
• Drive effective resource allocation and prioritization across projects and business demands.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement through lessons learned and project performance analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or Project Management.
• Professional certification (PMP, PRINCE2) is highly desirable.
• Postgraduate qualification in Project Management or a related field is an advantage.
• Strong professional proficiency in English, with Arabic as an added advantage.
• Minimum 12 years of relevant project management experience, including complex projects.
• Proven senior project leadership or PMO experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects.
• Strong experience in PMO governance, risk management, and resource planning.
• Experience in managing senior stakeholders and providing executive-level reporting.
• Track record of delivering projects across the full lifecycle, from planning to handover.