Implementation Manager

XAD Technologies; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm seeks a CEO Office Implementation Manager in Dubai to transform strategic visions into action. This role demands an innovative leader skilled in project management, stakeholder engagement, and operational optimization. Candidates should have 8+ years of relevant experience, a strong educational background, and fluency in English. The position requires a hands-on approach to project execution and the ability to liaise with government entities effectively. Strong technical skills in project management tools are essential.

Qualifications

• 8 years in strategic project management, preferably within the UAE/GCC.
• Exposure to government projects or regulated industries is advantageous.
• Fluency in English; Arabic proficiency is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the CEO to operationalize strategic initiatives.
• Lead end-to-end management of cross-functional projects.
• Serve as liaison between the CEO and UAE government entities.
• Conduct operational audits to implement process improvements.
• Drive change management programs to ensure smooth adoption.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic problem-solving

Resilience under pressure

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Business Administration, Management or Finance

PMP, Lean Six Sigma or Agile certifications

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Job Description: CEO Office Implementation Manager

Location: UAE (Specify Emirate if applicable)
Department: CEO Office
Employment Type: FullTime
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer

Job Summary:
The Implementation Manager in the CEO Office is a pivotal role designed to transform the CEOs strategic vision into actionable results. This position requires a dynamic leader adept at driving high-impact projects fostering crossdepartmental collaboration and optimizing operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will excel in fast-paced environments balancing strategic oversight with handson to deliver measurable outcomes aligned with the organizations goals in the UAE and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategy & Project Management

• Partner with the CEO and Csuite to operationalize strategic initiatives ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Lead endtoend management of crossfunctional projects from scoping to delivery within defined timelines and budgets.
• Design robust project plans allocate resources effectively and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Monitor progress using agile methodologies adjusting priorities as needed to address emerging challenges.

2. Stakeholder Coordination & Government Liaison

• Serve as the primary liaison between the CEO internal departments external partners and UAE government entities.
• Facilitate seamless communication to align stakeholders with strategic priorities and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare executivelevel briefings reports and presentations for board meetings investor updates and government submissions.

3. Operational Excellence & Process Innovation

• Conduct operational audits to identify inefficiencies and implement datadriven process improvements.
• Champion best practices in workflow automation digital transformation and compliance with UAE regulatory standards.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement through feedback loops and performance benchmarking.

4. Performance Tracking & Decision Support

• Develop KPIs and dashboards to track initiative success providing actionable insights to the CEO.
• Leverage analytics tools (e.g. Power BI Tableau) to synthesize complex data into executive summaries.
• Deliver quarterly performance reviews and adhoc analyses to inform strategic pivots.

5. Change Leadership & Organizational Alignment

• Drive change management programs to ensure smooth adoption of new processes and technologies.
• Communicate strategic updates across all levels of the organization through town halls workshops and tailored messaging.
• Mentor teams to build capabilities in project management and strategic .

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelors/Masters in Business Administration Management or Finance. PMP Lean Six Sigma or Agile certifications are a strong plus.
• Experience: 8 years in strategic project management consulting or corporate strategy preferably within the UAE/GCC. Exposure to government projects or regulated industries (e.g. energy finance real estate) is advantageous.
• Technical Skills: Mastery of project management tools (MS Project Jira) data analytics platforms and ERP systems.
• Soft Skills:
  • Exceptional stakeholder engagement with a proven ability to influence Csuite and government officials.
  • Strategic problemsolving paired with operational pragmatism.
  • Resilience under pressure and adaptability to shifting priorities.
• Languages: Fluency in English; Arabic proficiency is highly desirable for government and regional stakeholder interactions.

Preferred Industry Background

• Management Consulting.
• Corporate Strategy & Transformation
• Government/Public Sector Projects in the UAE