Senior Project Manager

Al Reem Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned Project Manager with over 20 years of experience, particularly in the UAE's corporate and government sectors. This role demands exceptional bilingual communication skills and expertise in managing complex projects under tight deadlines. You will be responsible for overseeing project scope, time, cost, and resources while leading teams to success. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in change management and integration with external entities, ensuring smooth collaboration with government organizations and service providers. Join a dynamic environment where your leadership will drive impactful change and contribute to significant corporate initiatives.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of overall experience with 15+ years in Project Management.
• Strong experience in managing corporate and government projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage project scope, time, cost, resources, and risks effectively.
• Lead project teams and facilitate integration with external stakeholders.

Skills

Bilingual communication skills (Arabic / English)

Change management

Integration with external entities

Project Management Methodologies

SDLC (Waterfall and Agile)

Team management

Stakeholder management

Ability to deliver under tight deadlines

Education

Bachelors degree in Project Management

Bachelors degree in Business Management

Bachelors degree in Management Information Systems

Tools

PMP certification

Scrum certification

Prince2 certification

Job description

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Bachelors degree in Project Management, Business Management, Management Information Systems, or a related major.
• Experience:
• 20+ years of overall experience.
• 15+ years in Project Management with experience in Corporate and Government organizations in the UAE.
• Skills & Certifications:
• Strong bilingual communication skills (Arabic / English).
• Strong experience in people change management and awareness campaigns.
• Experience in integration with external entities.
• Expertise in Project Management Methodologies, Policies, and Procedures.
• Proficiency in SDLC (Waterfall and Agile).
• PMP, Scrum, or Prince2 certification.
• Excellent team management and executive stakeholder management skills.
• Strong ability to deliver under tight deadlines.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage the projects scope, time, cost, resources, and risks.
• Plan, negotiate, and allocate resources while tracking efforts, progress, and timelines.
• Lead and motivate project teams to achieve objectives.
• Develop and manage targeted awareness campaigns for change management.
• Facilitate integration projects with external entities and stakeholders.
• Coordinate and follow up with government entities like DEDs, Free Zones, and service providers (e.g., Tasheel, Amer) to boost Corporate Tax registration.
• Plan and execute the vendor selection process, including RFP development, technical/financial evaluation, and contract monitoring.
• Communicate timely project status to top management through steering committees and review meetings.
• Oversee the preparation and tracking of the Roadmap/Plan for Boosting Corporate Tax Registration.
• Comply with FTA internal and external policies, processes, and guidelines.