Executive Director, Special Projects

KERZNER INTERNATIONAL LIMITED; Dubai; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Annual flights home

Life insurance

F&B privileges

Job summary

Kerzner International Limited in Dubai is seeking an Executive Director Project Management to lead and oversee high-profile development and capital projects across its luxury hospitality portfolio, including complex renovations and new builds. You will drive delivery from concept through completion, coordinating with executives, consultants, contractors, and operators to align with strategic objectives.

You will head a team of project managers, ensure on-time, on-budget results, and maintain the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Architecture, or related field.
• Professional PM certifications are an advantage
• 20+ years of project management experience preferred
• Experience in luxury hospitality and Dubai/UAE market preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee high-profile hospitality development and renovation projects.
• Manage budgets, schedules, risk, procurement, and contractor performance.
• Direct a team of project managers and coordinate with stakeholders and operators.
• Ensure delivery on time, within budget, and to highest quality standards.
• Provide strategic oversight for multiple concurrent projects.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Project delivery

Team leadership

Construction oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/PM

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Executive Director Project Management to lead and oversee high-profile development renovation and capital projects across our luxury hospitality portfolio. Being part of the leadership team in Special Projects you will be responsible for driving project delivery from concept through completion ensuring all projects are executed on time within budget and to the highest quality standards. This role will serve as a key link between internal stakeholders consultants contractors suppliers and operators while providing strategic oversight of multiple concurrent projects. The successful candidate will lead a team of project managers and play a critical role in shaping and delivering projects that support our operational and commercial objectives.

We offer a competitive tax-free salary paid in UAE Dirhams AED alongside a wealth of benefits. These include generous food and beverage privileges exclusive discounted rates at all Kerzner properties worldwide comprehensive health insurance with dental coverage annual flights home life insurance an incentive programme and a variety of colleague wellness and social initiatives. With a strong emphasis on learning and development colleagues at Atlantis enjoy access to world-class training career mobility and internal growth opportunities across the Kerzner portfolio - making this an ideal environment for ambitious individuals seeking a long-term fulfilling career in luxury hospitality. Join the A-Team and discover the extraordinary.

About You

You are a confident and commercially minded project leader with extensive experience delivering large-scale hospitality projects in complex environments. You thrive in a fast-paced setting, have exceptional stakeholder management skills, and are equally comfortable leading teams, managing budgets, and overseeing construction activities. You are highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in identifying solutions to challenges before they impact project delivery. With strong leadership capabilities and excellent communication skills, you can effectively engage with senior executives, consultants, contractors, and operational teams to ensure successful project outcomes.

Required Experience

• Minimum 20 years of project management experience
• Minimum 10 years of experience working in Dubai or the UAE market
• Proven track record delivering large-scale hospitality, mixed-use, or luxury development projects
• Extensive experience managing project timelines, budgets, risk, procurement, and contractor performance
• Strong knowledge of tendering processes, contract administration, and project governance
• Experience working on luxury five-star hotel developments, renovations, and fit-out projects
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and operational standardsStrong leadership experience managing and developing project teams
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Architecture, or a related field.
• Professional project management certifications are an advantage