Project Manager-Clinical Trials Unit Section

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City - SSMC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 223,200 - 334,800; Full time

Job summary

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City - SSMC is seeking a Project Manager to oversee project activities from initiation to hand-off. The ideal candidate will have 7–8 years of relevant experience, including supervisory roles, and must either hold or be pursuing a PMP or Prince2 certification. Responsibilities include managing budgets, facilitating problem-solving, and preparing reports, all while adhering to strict project management methodologies. This role is crucial for ensuring timely project completion and strategic importance within the healthcare sector.

Qualifications

• 7–8 years of relevant progressive experience in a similar role, including 3–5 years of supervisory experience.
• Must have or be in the process of obtaining a formal project management designation (PMP or Prince2).
• Experience in a large healthcare facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates problem-solving, decision-making, and change management.
• Ensures that project documents, plans, and data are relevant and stored appropriately.
• Prepares project reports on a regular basis.

Skills

Project Management

Budget Management

Negotiation Skills

Problem Solving

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Project Management Body of Knowledge

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Project Manager (PM) works independently, assuming primary responsibility for planning, directing, coordinating, and delivering project activities throughout the entire project life cycle (from initiation to hand‑off to the customer). The PM is responsible for achieving project objectives and completion on time, on budget, and in conformance with SSMC Enterprise and Transformation project management methodologies and standards. The PM may independently lead one or multiple medium to large projects that have department or site level strategic importance. Projects may involve moderate to high risk, cost, and complex interdependencies. The position requires strict adherence to budget management and guidelines of both the assigned department and the institution.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitates problem‑solving, decision‑making, and change management, taking prudent actions to accomplish project objectives under minimal supervision.
• Utilizes experience to manage projects and is competent in implementing project results.
• Applies negotiation skills characterized by entrepreneurial thinking.
• Demonstrates strong business acumen and can work with diverse functions, building relationships.
• May require matrix supervision and evaluation of staff from other departments, divisions, and contractors/vendors.
• May have direct and indirect reports.
• Promotes a project‑focused culture and advises other staff concerning PM practices, methods, and standards.
• Performs additional job functions as directed by immediate supervisor.
• Ensures that project documents, plans, and data are relevant, complete, updated, and stored appropriately.
• Prepares project reports on a regular basis.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Plans, directs, coordinates, and delivers project activities through the project life cycle.
• Ensures management of established budget and participation in the creation and tracking of project budget.
• Ensures timely achievement of project objectives and completion in accordance with the budget and in conformance with the SSMC Enterprise Transformation project management methodologies and standards.

QUALIFICATIONS – REQUIRED

• 7–8 years of relevant progressive experience in a similar role, including 3–5 years of supervisory experience.
• Familiarity with Project Management Body of Knowledge and project management training.
• Must have or be in the process of obtaining a formal project management designation (PMP or Prince2).

QUALIFICATIONS – DESIRED

• Experience in a large healthcare facility.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS – REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Quality, Health Care Management/Administration, Finance, Marketing, or a relevant field; or a diploma in a relevant field with 3 years of additional experience.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS – DESIRED

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Quality, Health Care Management/Administration, Finance, Marketing, or a relevant field.