Executive Director, Projects & Portfolio Delivery

MediaSource FZC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 780,000; Full time

Job summary

MediaSource FZC in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced senior project leader to provide strategic direction for the organization’s project portfolio, ensuring projects are planned, executed, and delivered in line with objectives, approved budgets, timelines, quality standards, and governance requirements. The role involves overseen lifecycle management, governance frameworks, and executive-level reporting.

You will lead Project Directors, Project Managers, consultants, and contractors, ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Architecture, or related discipline.
• Master’s degree or MBA would be an advantage.
• PMP/PRINCE2 or equivalent certification preferred.
• Senior leadership experience with large-scale projects in development, construction, real estate, infrastructure, or related sector.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and leadership across all assigned projects and project portfolios.
• Oversee full project lifecycle from planning through execution and handover.
• Establish priorities, governance frameworks, and performance standards.
• Ensure delivery within budgets, timelines, scope, and quality requirements.
• Monitor risks, delays, and commercial issues; implement mitigation measures.
• Provide executive oversight of budgets, forecasts, cash flow, procurement, contracts, and performance.
• Lead Project Directors, Project Managers, consultants, contractors, and delivery teams.
• Coordinate with internal departments, consultants, authorities, and stakeholders.
• Review major plans, schedules, and procurement strategies within delegated authority.
• Ensure compliance with contracts, regulatory requirements, health and safety, and policies.
• Provide regular performance reports and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Resolve escalations and enable timely executive decisions to maintain progress.
• Drive continuous improvement in PM processes, governance, and delivery methodologies.
• Support business planning and feasibility assessments for new projects and opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with clients, government authorities, partners, and contractors.

Job description

MediaSource FZC in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced senior project leader to provide strategic direction for the organization’s project portfolio, ensuring projects are planned, executed, and delivered in line with objectives, approved budgets, timelines, quality standards, and governance requirements. The role involves overseen lifecycle management, governance frameworks, and executive-level reporting.

You will lead Project Directors, Project Managers, consultants, and contractors, ensuring