Executive Director Special Projects

Atlantis Resorts; Dubai; On-site; AED 450,000 - 780,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Annual flights

Discounted rates

Life insurance

F&B privileges

Wellness programs

Job summary

Atlantis Dubai, part of Kerzner International, seeks an Executive Director of Project Management to lead complex capital projects across its luxury resort portfolio. You will drive delivery from concept to completion, coordinating with stakeholders, consultants, and operators to ensure timely, on-budget, high-quality outcomes.

You will oversee a team of project managers, leveraging extensive hospitality experience and leadership to align project goals with operational and commercial objectives,

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years of project management experience.
• Minimum 10 years of experience working in Dubai or the UAE market.
• Proven track record delivering hospitality, mixed-use, or luxury development projects.
• Extensive experience managing 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 standards.
• Strong 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee high-profile development and capital projects across luxury hospitality portfolio.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Serve as a key link between internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and operators.
• Provide strategic oversight of multiple concurrent projects and lead a team of project managers.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Team development

Negotiation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction/PM/Architecture

Job description

Job Description:

Atlantis Dubai is part of Kerzner International, and home to two extraordinary resorts: the world-renowned Atlantis, The Palm and the ultra-luxury Atlantis The Royal. Together, they represent world-class service, bold innovation, and unforgettable experiences brought to life.

With over 6,000 colleagues from 129 nationalities, Atlantis Dubai operates as one team, with many departments and back-of-house functions seamlessly supporting both resorts. Across every role and department, our shared purpose is the same: to create amazing experiences and everlasting memories - not only for our guests, but for our colleagues too.

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.

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 standards
• Strong 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

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.