Senior Project Manager

U+A; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm in Dubai is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee the planning and delivery of design projects. The ideal candidate will have 15 years of experience in the real estate sector, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in project management tools. This role involves managing resources, timelines, and budgets to ensure high-quality deliverables for key clients.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in the real estate sector.
• Proven experience in project management within a design or creative environment.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Define project timelines and activities.
• Manage and motivate design teams.
• Keep stakeholders informed on project progress.
• Coordinate project schedules, resources, and budgets.
• Oversee quality of design deliverables.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Track project expenses and ensure adherence to budget guidelines.
• Prepare and present regular project status reports.

Skills

Strong Project Management Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Technical Proficiency

Understanding Design Principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in design, engineering, project management, or related field

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager with a pre-contract bias, to support our exciting growth plans, working with our key clients. The Senior Project Manager will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of the design projects, ensuring they meet quality standards, timelines, and budgets. The Senior Project Manager will act as a bridge between creative teams and stakeholders, managing resources, schedules, and deliverables.

The Senior Project Manager will be joining an established team of like-minded experts that have a passion for innovation and growth. The Senior Project Manager will provide a comprehensive, accurate and value-driven service for large, high-profile and exciting key clients.

The responsibilities include defining project timelines and activities in collaboration with stakeholders, resolving changes in scope, issues and risks that impact project implementation, assigning talent and resources to projects, and guiding and coaching staff. The role requires excellent collaborative, time management and multi-tasking skills. This individual should also be familiar with quality assurance practices to ensure products possess maximum functionality.

The role will cover all aspects of project management throughout the whole project lifecycle from initial inception / business case through to completion.

Duties include (not limited to) :

• Project Planning & Execution : Defining and clarifying the project scope, setting timelines, and establishing budgets. Facilitate meetings and presentations with clients and team members. Monitor project progress and adjust plans as needed.
• Team Leadership : Managing and motivating design teams, assigning tasks, and providing guidance.
• Stakeholder Communication : Keeping stakeholders informed on project progress, managing expectations, and addressing concerns.
• Resource Management : Coordinate project schedules, resources, and budgets for design initiatives, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and stakeholder expectations.
• Quality Assurance : Overseeing the quality of design deliverables and ensuring they meet standards.
• Risk Management : Identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies.
• Budget Management : Tracking project expenses and ensuring adherence to budget guidelines.
• Experience of undertaking cost / commercial management as part of integrated, multi-organization, collaborative teams is preferred.
• Implement strategies to manage and control costs throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare detailed cost forecasts and budget reports, analyzing variances and identifying trends to support financial decision-making.
• Implement cost control measures and monitor project expenditures, addressing any issues that could lead to budget overruns.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between design teams, marketing, product development, and external agencies to streamline workflows and resolve potential roadblocks.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables, using project management software to track progress effectively.
• Manage scope changes and potential risks throughout the design project lifecycle, implementing mitigation strategies to keep projects on track and within budget.
• Reporting : Prepare and present regular project status reports to stakeholders, highlighting key achievements, challenges, and upcoming activities.
• Conduct post-project reviews to identify lessons learned and implement process improvements for future design initiatives and team efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in design, engineering, project management, or a related field.
• 15 years of experience in the real estate sector.
• Proven experience in project management within a design or creative environment.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in project management tools and techniques.

Additional Information

Key Skills :

• Strong Project Management Skills : Ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent Communication Skills : Ability to effectively communicate with various stakeholders and teams.
• Leadership Skills : Ability to motivate and guide a team, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Problem-Solving Skills : Ability to identify and resolve issues that may arise during a project.
• Technical Proficiency : Familiarity with design software and project management tools.
• Understanding Design Principles : Knowledge of design fundamentals and best practices.