Project Manager -Investment Strategy and Policies | UAE Nationals Only

Roads and Transport Authority; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai is seeking an experienced Investment and Transformation Project Manager to oversee strategic investment initiatives. You will coordinate with relevant departments, develop policies, review plans, and monitor KPIs to ensure financial sustainability and alignment with the Authority’s strategy.

The role combines office-based work with periodic site visits, requiring leadership, market analysis, risk management, and strong communication with partners and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration required.
• 6+ years of experience with a Master’s degree (8+ years with a Bachelor’s) in relevant roles.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the preparation and execution of the investment strategy and transformation system.
• Support policy, procedure, and framework development for investment and commercial activities.
• Review investment plans to diversify revenues and align with strategic objectives.
• Conduct market research and sectoral analysis to identify investment trends.
• Review and develop investment-related strategies, policies, and KPIs.
• Manage investment and transformation projects, defining scope and execution plans.
• Form and lead project teams, assign responsibilities, and monitor progress.
• Maintain communication with internal departments, consultants, and partners for coordination and reporting.
• Monitor progress, assess risks, and report deviations with corrective actions.
• Ensure approvals, documentation, and performance data are submitted timely.
• Support in preparing tenders, contracts, and project documentation per internal policies.
• Conduct regular project meetings and reviews to ensure accountability.

Skills

Investment management

Project coordination

Policy development

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Business Administration

Job description

• Manage and coordinate investment and trade transformation projects across the Authority, ensuring alignment with RTA’s investment strategy, compliance with policies, and achievement of business and financial sustainability objectives.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the preparation and execution of the Authority’s investment strategy and transformation system in coordination with relevant departments.
• Support in developing and updating policies, procedures, and frameworks governing investment and commercial activities.
• Review business and investment plans to ensure diversification of revenues and alignment with strategic objectives.
• Conduct market research and sectoral analysis to identify investment trends and support decision-making.
• Review and develop investment-related strategies, policies, and KPIs to track performance and ensure alignment with Authority goals.

Operations:

• Manage investment and transformation projects, defining scope, deliverables, and execution plans according to approved schedules.
• Form and lead project teams, assign responsibilities, and monitor task completion to ensure project objectives are achieved.
• Maintain communication with internal departments, consultants, and partners to ensure effective coordination and timely reporting.
• Monitor work progress, assess risks, and report deviations or delays to management with recommended corrective actions.
• Ensure project approvals, documentation, and performance data are submitted to management within defined timelines.
• Support in preparing tenders, contracts, and project documentation in compliance with internal policies.
• Conduct regular project meetings and progress reviews to ensure accountability and team alignment.

Process/Product Improvement:

• Analyze project performance data and propose process enhancements to improve efficiency and quality of outputs.
• Recommend innovative project management tools and techniques to optimize performance and resource allocation.
• Evaluate lessons learned from completed projects to improve planning and execution methodologies.
• Participate in developing risk mitigation plans and ensure adherence to the Authority’s project governance framework.

Physical Working Conditions:

• Primarily office-based role with periodic visits to project sites, consultant offices, and stakeholder meetings for project monitoring and coordination.

Job Qualifications & Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s/ master’s degree in business administration
• Experience: 6+ years in case of master’s degree (8+ years in case of Bachelor’s degree)