Executive Affairs: Portfolio Governance Leader

Dubai Careers - A Smart Dubai Initiative; Dubai Emirate; On-site; AED 446,000 - 781,000; Full time

Job summary

Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai seeks a senior leader to govern project portfolios and align them with Dubai and RTA strategies. You will advise the CEO on priorities, lead governance framework design, and drive performance improvements across programs with external partners.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, risk assessment, and cross-sector coordination to deliver high-quality outcomes aligned with national priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/ Master’s degree in civil engineering/ business administration
• 12+ years of experience (14+ years if bachelor’s degree) in relevant governance and portfolio management roles

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary advisor to the CEO on portfolio priorities and benefits realization.
• Design and implement an advanced portfolio governance framework to ensure strategic alignment.
• Provide strategic advice on international opportunities and best practices in portfolio governance.
• Monitor program performance and report deviations to the CEO.
• Coordinate with government and external partners to ensure compliance and delivery.
• Lead CEO meeting preparation and ensure briefs and presentations are ready.
• Review budgets, resources, and change orders; provide recommendations to executives.
• Promote innovation and continuous-improvement across sectors.

Skills

Governance

Project Management

Strategic Planning

Policy Analysis

RTA Context

Strategic Foresight

Project Tracking

Horizon Scanning

Coordination

Quality Management

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in civil engineering or business administration

Job description

Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai seeks a senior leader to govern project portfolios and align them with Dubai and RTA strategies. You will advise the CEO on priorities, lead governance framework design, and drive performance improvements across programs with external partners.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, risk assessment, and cross-sector coordination to deliver high-quality outcomes aligned with national priorities.