Project Manager

Harvard Business Publishing; Al Bihouth; On-site; AED 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global organization is looking for a Project Manager in Abu Dhabi Emirate. The role involves delivering leadership development solutions for top companies, managing client relationships, and coordinating project execution. Ideal candidates should have over 5 years of experience in project management within educational or professional services, possess strong organizational skills, and be fluent in both English and Arabic. The position offers the potential for contract extension or conversion to a permanent role.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits

Education reimbursement

Early-release Summer Fridays

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project management in an educational environment or professional services.
• Proven ability to monitor project progress and adapt.
• Ability to interpret project data for recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality programs and ensure projects are completed on time.
• Serve as main point of contact for client engagements.
• Coordinate and onboard new projects with relevant teams.
• Manage project risks and proactively address issues.
• Identify business development opportunities.

Skills

Client-facing project management

Planning and organizational skills

Project management expertise

Customer-focused decision-making

Clear communication

Fluency in English and Arabic

Strong business acumen

Tools

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

MS Excel

WebEx

MS Teams

Job description

Harvard Business Publishing (HBP) - the leading destination for innovative management thinking. We reach lifelong learners to improve the practice of management in a changing world. This mission inspires each of us to unlock the leader in everyone - including you!

The opportunity

The Project Manager is a key member of the Harvard Business Impact team, leading the delivery of leadership development solutions for some of the world's leading companies. The Project Manager works closely with our clients, thought leaders, facilitators, and colleagues, and is responsible for all aspects of project management. Our leadership development programs are best-in-class, and we expect our Project Managers to be, too.

The Project Manager owns the entire delivery process for one or more clients. This position is ideal for an experienced project or program manager, someone with a background in management and leadership development, who has led client engagements in an executive education department or professional services firm.

Successful Project Managers are team players, have a highly consultative approach to client engagement, flexibility, proven project management ability, and an interest in adult learning and the practice of management.

What you'll do

• Deliver high-quality programs and services for assigned clients, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Serve as the main point of contact for client engagements, building strong relationships with client project managers and senior sponsors.
• Coordinate and onboard new projects, involving relevant team members (e.g., Senior Learning Managers, faculty, facilitators) to ensure successful delivery.
• Manage project risks and scope, proactively addressing issues before they arise.
• Identify business development opportunities and refer them to the Relationship Manager.
• Implement solutions that align with client needs, leveraging leadership development expertise.
• Engage thought leaders and facilitators to deliver program design and content.
• Discuss instructional design and learning objectives to ensure program effectiveness.

What you'll bring

• 5+ years of experience in client-facing project management in an educational environment or professional services firm.
• Strong planning and organizational skills to manage complex projects and schedules.
• Proven project management expertise with the ability to monitor progress and adapt to change.
• Customer-focused decision-making to ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Clear communication and status updates to keep teams informed and projects on track.
• Ability to interpret project data and recommend improvements for success.
• Domain knowledge relevant to leadership development and client engagement.
• Proficiency required with MS office products such as MS PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Experience with collaborative technologies such as WebEx and MS Teams
• Strong business acumen skills. Relationship-oriented. Customer-focused. Willing to go the extra mile to delight clients.
• Must be fluent in English and Arabic

You'll stand out if you have

• A genuine interest in adult education and management development fields
• PMP / Prince2 Certification

What we offer

As a mission-driven global company, Harvard Business Publishing is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, trust, and engagement where everyone is welcome, valued, respected, and feels they belong. In addition to a competitive compensation and benefits package, we offer meaningful programs focused on career development and employee wellness, such as education reimbursement and early-release Summer Fridays!

HBP is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a contract opportunity with the potential for extension or conversion to a permanent role in the future.