Project Manager

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Project Manager to lead strategic initiatives across multiple regions. In this pivotal role, you will manage diverse projects, from M&A integration to IT initiatives, while collaborating closely with various business units. Your expertise in project management and stakeholder engagement will be crucial in ensuring projects meet their objectives within budget and schedule. This role offers the opportunity to implement standardized PMO processes, enhancing project management practices organization-wide. If you are a proactive self-starter with a passion for driving successful project outcomes, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in diverse sectors.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with C-Suite engagement.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic projects across EU, UK, and Africa.
• Implement PMO processes to enhance project management practices.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Problem-Solving

Commercial Acumen

Operational Acumen

Education

Degree or equivalent

Tools

Project Management Software

ERP Systems

Job description

As Project Manager you will be responsible for managing strategic Rouse projects under the supervision of the PMO Leader and Chief Information Officer, whilst also assisting with executing PMO processes within the organisation.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

• Project Management of EU, UK and Africa centred business projects.
• Provide project management training to local champions to support on projects.
• Collaborate closely with internal business unit teams across the organization, including commercial, HR, Finance, and global teams, to define project objectives, scope, schedule, and risks. This encompasses managing a diverse range of projects, including M&A integration, IT initiatives, finance system migration, business process enhancements, and commercial projects.
• Responsible for project planning, estimating budgets and co-ordinating activities to ensure that projects stay on course to achieve their business case objectives and remain within schedule and budget.
• Monitor, identify, and address critical or severe risks to project delivery.
• Implement a Programme Management Office (PMO) process and template to standardize and enhance project management practices throughout the organization.
• Host weekly project meetings and present weekly reports on project status, risks, issues, and milestones.

Person specification

• A proactive self-starter with the ability to analyse requirements and determine the best course of action. Possesses a can-do attitude.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, strategy, business operations, or a related field.
• Strong commercial and operational acumen, coupled with exceptional problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to effectively engage with C-Suite executives, senior stakeholders and team members in different time zones and countries.
• Understand the diversity and cultures of the project team and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in project and change management.
• Ideally degree or equivalent. Extensive experience using a structured project management approach, e.g., PMP, Prince2, or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in finance systems, ERP, and databases is a significant advantage.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools is essential for success in this role.