Section Head (Projects Strategy)

Burjline Builders; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Abu Dhabi seeks a Section Head – Projects Strategy to oversee and align capital projects with government objectives. The role involves strategic project management, working with cross-functional teams, and improving planning methodologies. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in project strategy and stakeholder engagement. This full-time position offers a pivotal role in shaping project success aligned with Abu Dhabi’s vision.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic project management and capital project delivery.
• Strong analytical skills to develop and monitor strategic KPIs.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee analyses related to approved strategies and strategic KPIs.
• Collaborate with teams to embed strategic priorities into project lifecycles.
• Translate strategic plans into actionable insights for project execution.
• Serve as a liaison to communicate strategic objectives and expectations.
• Foster accountability among stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
• Lead improvements in project planning methodologies.

Job description

Overview

The Section Head – Projects Strategy plays a leading role in shaping and guiding the strategic direction of capital projects by overseeing the development of detailed analyses related to approved strategies and closely monitoring the implementation of strategic KPIs. This role is instrumental in ensuring that capital projects are fully aligned with broader government objectives and deliver measurable impact in line with Abu Dhabi’s vision.

As the head of the Strategic Integration Section, the role involves extensive collaboration with cross-functional teams to embed strategic priorities into every stage of the capital project lifecycle. This includes translating high-level strategic plans into actionable insights and ensuring that projects are initiated, executed, and measured in alignment with defined strategic goals.

The Section Head serves as a key liaison between the planning teams, stakeholders, and senior management, clearly communicating strategic objectives and performance expectations. By fostering transparency, alignment, and accountability, the role ensures that all stakeholders are engaged and working towards shared outcomes.

In addition to driving strategic alignment, the Section Head plays a pivotal role in enhancing project planning methodologies through continuous improvement initiatives. This includes evaluating existing practices, identifying opportunities for optimization, and contributing to the development of refined planning frameworks that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of capital project delivery.

Through strategic oversight, stakeholder engagement, and methodical integration of KPIs, the Section Head – Projects Strategy contributes significantly to the success and sustainability of the capital projects portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development of detailed analyses related to approved strategies and monitor the implementation of strategic KPIs to ensure capital projects align with broader government objectives and Abu Dhabi’s vision.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed strategic priorities into every stage of the capital project lifecycle.
• Translate high-level strategic plans into actionable insights and ensure projects are initiated, executed, and measured against defined strategic goals.
• Serve as a liaison between planning teams, stakeholders, and senior management to communicate strategic objectives and performance expectations.
• Foster transparency, alignment, and accountability among stakeholders to achieve shared outcomes.
• Lead continuous improvement of project planning methodologies, evaluate existing practices, identify optimization opportunities, and contribute to refined planning frameworks.
• Provide strategic oversight to contribute to the success and sustainability of the capital projects portfolio.

Qualifications

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Business Development and Sales
• Industries: Construction