Programme / Project Director

MediaSource FZC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

MediaSource FZC seeks a seasoned Programme/Project Manager to lead major programmes from initiation through delivery and handover in Abu Dhabi. You will design delivery strategies, establish governance, and manage budgets, schedules, and quality to meet stakeholder requirements.

The role requires strong leadership of multidisciplinary teams, risk management, and effective communication with clients and authorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Architecture, or a related discipline.
• Master’s degree or MBA would be an advantage.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent professional project/programme management certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of assigned programmes and major projects from initiation to handover.
• Develop and implement delivery strategies, execution plans, schedules, budgets, and governance frameworks.
• Ensure projects comply with scope, budget, quality and contractual requirements.
• Provide leadership to Project Managers, consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Monitor performance against milestones, KPIs, budgets and delivery schedules.
• Identify and mitigate risks, issues, dependencies and constraints.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Project Controls

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Project Management/Architecture

Master’s degree or MBA

PMP/PRINCE2 certification

Job description

Job Purpose

To lead and oversee the successful planning, execution, and delivery of major programmes and projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, approved budgets, timelines, quality standards, and stakeholder requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of assigned programmes and major projects from initiation and planning through execution, completion, and handover.

• Develop and implement programme and project delivery strategies, execution plans, schedules, budgets, and governance frameworks.

• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with approved scope, budget, programme, quality, and contractual requirements.

• Provide leadership and direction to Project Managers, consultants, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams.

• Monitor programme and project performance against agreed milestones, KPIs, budgets, and delivery schedules.

• Identify and manage key project risks, issues, dependencies, and constraints, ensuring appropriate mitigation and recovery plans are implemented.

• Oversee project budgets, cost forecasts, procurement activities, variations, claims, and overall commercial performance.

• Coordinate with design, commercial, procurement, construction, operations, and other internal functions to ensure effective project delivery.

• Manage relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, authorities, and other key stakeholders.

• Chair programme and project progress meetings and ensure actions, decisions, and escalations are effectively managed.

• Review and approve project plans, schedules, reports, change requests, and key deliverables within delegated authority.

• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, contractual obligations, HSE standards, quality requirements, and organizational policies.

• Provide regular programme and project performance reports to executive management, highlighting progress, risks, financial status, and areas requiring intervention.

• Drive timely resolution of critical project issues and ensure appropriate escalation where executive decisions are required.

• Oversee project completion, testing and commissioning, handover, close-out, and lessons learned.

• Promote continuous improvement and consistent project management standards across the programme/project portfolio.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Architecture, or a related discipline.

• Master’s degree or MBA would be an advantage.

• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent professional project/programme management certification preferred.

• Extensive experience managing large-scale, complex projects or programmes, preferably within construction, real estate development, infrastructure, or a related sector.

• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary project teams, consultants, and contractors.

• Strong experience in programme planning, commercial management, contracts, risk management, and project governance.

• Demonstrated ability to manage senior-level stakeholders and deliver multiple workstreams within complex project environments.

Key Competencies

• Programme & Project Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Project Controls
• Commercial & Financial Acumen
• Contract Management
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Leadership & Team Development
• Decision Making
• Negotiation
• Problem Solving
• Governance & Complian