Project Specialist - Retail Reimagined

The Emirates Group; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Specialist to manage a diverse portfolio of projects. This role involves overseeing project implementation, managing stakeholder relationships, and driving business process improvements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, with a focus on strategic business initiatives. You will lead cross-functional teams, assess project performance, and develop innovative solutions to challenges. Join a forward-thinking company committed to employee growth and development, and make a significant impact in a rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years' experience in Project Management or related fields.
• Strong ability to influence stakeholders and facilitate dialogue.

Responsibilities

• Manage a dynamic portfolio of projects ensuring successful implementation.
• Lead and inspire cross-functional teams to drive business value.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Business Process Improvement

Communication Skills

Data Analysis

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Certification in CAPM/PMP/PRINCE2

Certification in Lean/Six Sigma

Job description

The Project Specialist is responsible for a dynamic portfolio of projects across Emirates Group from inception to successful implementation and adoption. Manage internal and external stakeholders including customers and vendors.

In this role, you will:

• Be responsible for a dynamic portfolio of projects across Emirates Group from inception to successful implementation and adoption. Manage internal and external stakeholders including customers and vendors.
• Manage a number of strategic business projects across Emirates Group in compliance with practices, standards and processes defined by departmental and corporate PMO guidelines
• Organise multiple projects/ priorities by breaking down into project plan assessing how much effort a particular task or project is going to take and assigns resources accordingly
• Lead, inspire and motivate diverse and cross-functional team members, assesses performance, and coaches / supports them
• Champion relationships across team members and wider stakeholders to help drive business value
• Act as an SME and support, coach and develop others across the company
• Inspire team to remain focused despite challenges and setbacks.
• Resolve differences across the different stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery
• Provide insight in the project area and pulls together best practices and SMEs to help drive solutions to problems
• Be identifying, supporting and delivering business process improvement opportunities and facilitating subsequent change management activities
• Shape our strategy through insightful and innovative recommendations
• Review strategic project portfolio providing insights on progress and performance to enable management decisions
• Commit to ensuring project deliverables are met and recognises when alternatives need to be considered and changes approach when necessary
• Assess the impact of change, risks and interdependencies and develops change management plan to ensure successful delivery
• Proactively manages project risks and ensure associated mitigation strategies are designed, agreed and implemented with respective stakeholders
• Understand the role of a project in the greater business context and reflects this in their day-to-day project management
• Focus on business value and quantifies project benefits using standard financial tools and approaches
• Take calculated risks and learns from mistakes
• Tailor approach and ways of working where necessary finding innovative ways to solve problems.

To be considered for the role, you must meet the below requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree or Honours in quantitative discipline such as business administrations / IT /engineering / economics /sciences (preferred)
• 6-8 years' experience in Project Management, Business Improvement or Productivity, management consultancy, or technology
• Certification in CAPM and/or PMP and/or PRINCE 2 Practitioner preferred
• Certification in Lean and/or Six Sigma a plus

Experience :

• Ability to quickly grasp new business concepts, understand organizational issues and challenges and understand dependencies across businesses
• Strong ability to facilitate dialogue and influence a range of stakeholders, including senior executives
• Advanced Planning and Organising Skills
• Advanced Communication Skills
• Advanced Data Collection and Analysis Skills
• Proficient Budget, business case and Cost Control Knowledge

Leadership Role : No
Safety Sensitive Role: No

At Emirates, we're committed to providing our employees with opportunities to grow and develop in their careers. So if you're looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, apply today and join our team!

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