PROJECT MANAGER: STRATEGY & CONSULTING

Antal International; Sharjah; On-site; AED 293,000 - 441,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading strategy and consulting firm in the UAE is seeking a Project Manager to oversee complex consulting engagements. The role requires managing client interactions, coordinating teams, and ensuring project milestones are met while maintaining high-quality standards. The ideal candidate has 6-10 years of experience in project management within consulting, strong communication skills, and is familiar with the GCC institutional landscape.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of relevant experience, including at least 2–3 years in project management within consulting or professional services.
• Strong understanding of project financials, delivery frameworks, and quality control processes.
• Familiarity with GCC/UAE institutional and regulatory landscape is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and oversee end‑to‑end delivery of strategy and advisory projects.
• Develop and manage detailed project work plans, timelines, and resource allocations.
• Ensure quality assurance across all deliverables, aligning with client expectations and firm standards.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Facilitation

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Public Policy, Engineering, or related field

Master's or MBA

Tools

PMP certification

Prince2 certification

Job description

We are a Dubai-based strategy and consulting firm serving a diverse portfolio of government, semi-government, and private sector clients across the GCC. Our mission is to deliver transformative strategies, build institutional capabilities, and support national and organisational development through data-driven insights and hands‑on execution.

Role Overview

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of complex consulting engagements. You will manage day‑to‑day client interactions, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, ensure timely delivery of project milestones, and maintain high standards in output quality. This role requires a strong mix of strategic thinking, execution discipline, and interpersonal leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and oversee end‑to‑end delivery of strategy and advisory projects
• Develop and manage detailed project work plans, timelines, and resource allocations
• Serve as the primary point of contact for client teams, building trusted relationships
• Facilitate workshops, stakeholder interviews, and project governance meetings
• Ensure quality assurance across all deliverables, aligning with client expectations and firm standards
• Identify and mitigate risks, manage change requests, and resolve issues proactively
• Track and report project progress, budgets, and KPIs to internal and external stakeholders
• Support proposal development, resource planning, and internal capability building initiatives

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Public Policy, Engineering, or related field; Master's or MBA preferred
• 6–10 years of relevant experience, including at least 2–3 years in project management within consulting or professional services
• PMP, Prince2, or other relevant project management certification is an advantage
• Demonstrated experience managing government or public sector transformation projects is highly preferred
• Strong stakeholder engagement, facilitation, and communication skills
• Solid understanding of project financials, delivery frameworks, and quality control processes
• Familiarity with GCC/UAE institutional and regulatory landscape is a strong plus
• Fluent in English; Arabic proficiency is a plus

We would love to hear from you if you are ready to advance your career with a respected industry leader.