Project Officer - Group Security - Business Support

The Emirates Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

The Emirates Group is seeking a versatile Project Administrator to support Project Managers with planning, process reviews, redesigns and solution development in Dubai.

You will monitor deliverables, assist with budgeting, research options for business cases, and help lead change management while working within a project team to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Hold a Degree or Honours (12+3 or equivalent).
• Have 3 years of experience in general administration.
• Have experience working on projects or within a project team environment.
• PRINCE2 or PMP certification is desirable but not essential.
• Possess thorough familiarity with all Microsoft applications specifically Excel, Project and other scheduling computer applications
• Possess the ability to work effectively as a team member and independently
• Possess the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure, troubleshoot and meet short- and long-term deadlines
• Possess demonstrated experience in budget and financial management
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Possess excellent critical and creative thinking and analytical skills

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Managers with the development and implementation of projects including project plans, process review, redesign and solutions
• Contribute to issue resolution and escalation, research and analysis activities, and planning and monitoring activities
• Monitor, track and report on the status of project deliverables to ensure time, cost and quality metrics are in line with approved project plans for assigned projects
• Maintain a register of compliance with endorsed project management methodology
• Lead change management processes as required
• Contribute to the development of project plans under the guidance of a Project Manager to develop future capability
• Research and analyse options in relation to business cases and project deliverables to guide optimal decision-making
• Lead defined projects with the guidance of the Project Manager
• Undertake process mapping activities to understand current processes whilst identifying opportunities for process efficiencies and make recommendations for service redesign

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree or Honours (12+3 or equivalent)

Tools

Excel

Project

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Managers with the development and implementation of projects including project plans, process review, redesign and solutions
• Contribute to issue resolution and escalation, research and analysis activities, and planning and monitoring activities
• Monitor, track and report on the status of project deliverables to ensure time, cost and quality metrics are in line with approved project plans for assigned projects
• Maintain a register of compliance with endorsed project management methodology
• Lead change management processes as required
• Contribute to the development of project plans under the guidance of a Project Manager to develop future capability
• Research and analyse options in relation to business cases and project deliverables to guide optimal decision-making
• Lead defined projects with the guidance of the Project Manager
• Undertake process mapping activities to understand current processes whilst identifying opportunities for process efficiencies and make recommendations for service redesign

Qualifications

• Hold a Degree or Honours (12+3 or equivalent)
• Have 3 years of experience in general administration
• Have experience working on projects or within a project team environment
• PRINCE2 or PMP certification is desirable but not essential
• Possess thorough familiarity with all Microsoft applications specifically Excel, Project and other scheduling computer applications
• Possess the ability to work effectively as a team member and independently
• Possess the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure, troubleshoot and meet short- and long-term deadlines
• Possess demonstrated experience in budget and financial management
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Possess excellent critical and creative thinking and analytical skills