Manager (Projects Delivery)

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

Job summary

An organization focused on economic growth in Dubai is seeking a Manager of Cost Competitiveness Projects. In this role, you will lead strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing economic competitiveness, manage projects from planning through execution, and leverage financial modeling for insights. Ideal candidates will have significant project management experience, financial expertise, and strong stakeholder engagement skills. Applicants with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and professional certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• 6–9 years’ project management experience in economic development, cost optimization, or efficiency projects.
• Strong expertise in financial analysis, cost management, and risk mitigation.
• Proven track record in delivering projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of strategic initiatives.
• Manage projects end-to-end, ensuring alignment with economic growth objectives.
• Deliver financial insights through advanced modeling.

Skills

Project management

Financial modeling

Cost optimization

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business, or Finance

Master’s/MBA preferred

Tools

MS Project

Asana

Financial modeling software

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic Manager of Cost Competitiveness Projects to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of strategic initiatives that support Dubai’s D33 agenda and drive economic growth and sustainability. The role involves managing projects end-to-end, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, adopting innovative practices, optimizing resources, and delivering financial insights through advanced modeling.

The role requires expertise in project management, financial modeling, and cost optimization, with a proven ability to deliver outcomes that enhance economic competitiveness.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business, or Finance (Master’s/MBA preferred).
• Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, MSP, or Financial Modeling highly desirable.
• 6–9 years’ project management experience in economic development, cost optimization, or efficiency projects.
• Strong expertise in financial analysis, cost management, and risk mitigation.
• Proven track record in delivering projects on time, within budget, and strategically aligned.
• Skilled in stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication.
• Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, Asana) and financial modeling software.
• Experience in enhancing economic competitiveness, ideally within contexts similar to Dubai.

Kindly Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 10 working days. If you do not hear from us within this timeline, we will retain your details for future opportunities.

Thank you for your interest in a career with us.