Program Manager

Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clean energy company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a professional to manage the Zayed Sustainability Prize programs. This role involves engaging with key partners and coordinating events to ensure alignment with the Prize's goals. The ideal candidate should have at least 8 years of experience and demonstrate excellent communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills. This position is fast-paced and requires the ability to influence decision-makers to optimize initiatives.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience in both office-based and site environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the implementation of the Zayed Sustainability Prize programs.
• Identify and develop new programs that enhance the Prize’s existing activities.
• Manage and enhance the Prize’s youth focused activities and programs.
• Coordinate third parties engaged to deliver programs for the Prize.
• Streamline the integration of internal and external stakeholder programs.

Skills

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Ability to work in a dynamic fast-paced environment

Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple ongoing projects

Ability to influence decision-makers

Strong writing and editorial skills

Job 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 enhance programs, events, and initiatives for the Zayed Sustainability Prize (ZSP), engaging key partners and industry experts to achieve the objectives of the unit. The position will coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, third-party service providers, and cross-functional teams, ensuring that all programs and activities are executed on time and aligned with ZSP’s goals.

Responsibilities

• Manage the implementation of the Zayed Sustainability Prize programs, including planning, scheduling, and coordinating all activities related to each program.
• Identify and develop new programs that enhance the Prize’s existing activities.
• Manage and enhance the Prize’s youth focused activities and programs.
• Identify opportunities that create further awareness and position the Prize as a thought leader globally.
• Coordinate any third parties that are engaged to deliver programs for the Prize to ensure objectives are met on time and budget with limited risk.
• Manage the delivery of program content for the Prize’s thought leadership platforms, as needed ensuring that all targets and objectives are met.
• Streamline and ensure the integration and alignment of internal and external stakeholder programs.
• Support with the identification of potential new partners and stakeholders to position ZSP globally.
• Support the roll out of the Prize’s Ambassador Program and suggest ways to drive further engagement of the Ambassadors involved.
• Identify new partners for the Prize that will enhance its existing and new programs to ensure long term sustainability and growth.

Qualifications

• Preferred Experience: At least 8 years of experience in a similar role.

Job Specific Skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Able to work in a dynamic fast-paced, diverse environment.
• Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple on-going projects.
• Ability to influence decision-makers to implement internal enhancement initiatives.
• Experience in both office-based and site environment.
• Strong writing and editorial skills.
• This role is based in Abu Dhabi.

Additional Information

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