Program Manager, ADSW

Masdar; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced professional to develop programs for Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, coordinating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in similar roles, excellent communication skills, and strong project management capabilities. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to significant sustainability events.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience in a similar role involving management of event content and programs.

Responsibilities

• Work with management and contract awarding process for the Summit.
• Develop potential speaker list in line with ADSW objectives.
• Develop all required presentation materials for the events.
• Lead relationship with the appointed Content Partner.
• Liaise with Events & Operations regarding the Summit.
• Develop communications plan for the Summit.
• Execute programs for ADSW and related events throughout the year.
• Brief high-level speakers according to standards.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Good project management skills

Strong research and analytical skills

Excellent computer literacy

Ability to plan and organize work

Time management skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, business, marketing or related field

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Company Description

Masdar is the UAE’s clean energy champion and one of the largest companies of its kind in the world, advancing the development and deployment of renewable energy and green hydrogen technologies to address global sustainability challenges. Established in 2006, Masdar is today active in over 40 countries, helping them to achieve their clean energy objectives and advance sustainable development. Masdar is jointly owned by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala), and Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), and under this ownership the company is targeting a renewable energy portfolio capacity of at least 100 gigawatts (GW) by 2030 and an annual green hydrogen production capacity of up to 1 million tonnes by the same year.

Job Description

To develop and create programmes for Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) including, but not limited to, the ADSW Summit, the Green Hydrogen Summit, and other programming elements such as Roundtables and Web-series. To support on content related activities and act as the liaison with the Marketing & Communications team at ADSW (Masdar) and the third‑party service provider, and with key internal and external stakeholders in order to ensure that all objectives are achieved on time.

Responsibilities :

• Work with management and contract awarding process for the Summit in line with policies, procedures and business requirements.
• Develop potential speaker list in line with ADSW objectives.
• Develop all required presentation material and templates relevant for the smooth delivery of all events.
• In conjunction with Management, lead the relationship with the appointed Content Partner on all matters related to the Summit as per their duties outlined in agreed contract.
• Liaise and coordinate with Events & Operations regarding the Summit build.
• Develop and execute communications plan for the Summit working with Masdar’s Corporate Communications team.
• Develop and execute programs for ADSW and related events throughout the year, as needed ensuring that all targets and objectives are met in line with standards.
• Ensure that all high‑level speakers, including celebrities, ministers, and the Heads of States, are properly briefed in accordance with Masdar standards.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in communications, business, marketing or related field, or higher Preferred Experience:
• At least 8 years of experience in a similar role involving the management of the content and program of similar events

Job‑Specific Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good project management skills
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Excellent computer literacy, with strong background in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Excellent ability to plan and organize work
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize work
• Attention to detail

Additional Information

Masdar is one of the world’s fastest growing renewable energy companies and a green hydrogen leader, placing the UAE at the forefront of the energy transition.

As a pioneer in advancing the clean energy sector and a key enabler of the UAE’s vision as a global leader in sustainability and climate action, Masdar has developed projects in more than 40 countries across six continents and has invested, or committed to invest, in worldwide projects with a combined value of more than US$30 billion.

Masdar unites the UAE’s three energy champions – Mubadala, ADNOC and TAQA – and will utilize their combined expertise to fulfill its purpose as a global clean energy pioneer across renewables and green hydrogen.

Promoting innovation in solar, wind, energy storage, waste‑to‑energy, and geothermal energy, Masdar has a proven record of delivering pioneering projects using cutting‑edge clean energy technologies, that are commercially viable and bankable.

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