Manager - Projects and Data Analytics - UAE National

Ministry of Community Empowerment; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Community Empowerment seeks a seasoned PMO/Performance Manager to lead an integrated portfolio of strategic projects in Dubai. You will monitor progress, develop executive dashboards, KPI reports, and provide actionable insights to support strategy execution across sectors.

The role requires 8–10 years of experience, a PMP credential, and strong BI expertise in Power BI and SQL. Collaboration with department heads and governance implementation are key components of the position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Master's degree is preferred.
• PMP certification is a must.
• 8–10 years of experience in project management, PMO, or performance management.
• Strong expertise in BI tools: Power BI, Excel (Advanced), Power Query, Power Pivot, SQL.
• Experience developing executive dashboards, KPI frameworks, and reports.
• Government/public sector experience is highly preferred.
• Excellent analytical, presentation, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, monitoring, and performance management of strategic projects.
• Create executive dashboards, KPI reports, and data visualizations.
• Analyze performance data and provide actionable insights for decision making.
• Develop and maintain KPI frameworks and performance measurement systems.
• Prepare executive-level reports and presentations for senior leadership.
• Collaborate with project managers and department heads to ensure delivery.
• Implement governance standards, reporting frameworks, and PMO practices.
• Drive continuous improvement through data analytics and automation.

Skills

Power BI

Excel (Advanced)

Power Query

Power Pivot

SQL

KPI dashboards

Performance reports

Data visualization

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Lead the planning, monitoring, and performance management of the sector's strategic projects and initiatives. The role is responsible for tracking project progress, developing executive dashboards and KPI reports, analyzing performance data, and providing actionable insights to support informed decision‑making and successful strategy execution across the sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and manage an integrated portfolio of strategic projects, ensuring alignment with sector priorities and organizational objectives.
• Monitor project progress, milestones, risks, dependencies, and overall performance across multiple business units.
• Develop executive dashboards, performance reports, and visual analytics to support strategic decision-making.
• Analyze large volumes of data to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and performance insights.
• Design and maintain KPI frameworks, scorecards, and performance measurement systems.
• Prepare executive‑level reports and presentations for senior leadership.
• Collaborate with project managers and department heads to ensure timely project delivery and issue resolution.
• Implement project governance standards, reporting frameworks, and performance management methodologies.
• Drive continuous improvement by leveraging data analytics, business intelligence, and automation tools.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Master's degree is preferred.
• PMP certification is a must.
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in project management, PMO, strategy execution, or performance management.
• Strong expertise in Power BI, Excel (Advanced), Power Query, Power Pivot, SQL, or other business intelligence and data visualization tools.
• Proven experience developing executive dashboards, KPI frameworks, and performance reports.
• Experience working within government, public sector, or large complex organizations is highly preferred.
• Excellent analytical, presentation, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

We're seeking a strategic thinker with exceptional analytical capabilities who can transform complex data into actionable insights and help drive the successful delivery of key strategic initiatives.