Senior Project Manager

Bachelor of Business Administration (Management)

Nationality: Any Nationality

Vacancy: 1 Vacancy

Job Description

The Senior Project Manager will play a critical role in overseeing and coordinating the successful delivery of a complex, multi-faceted project. This position requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record in project management, stakeholder engagement, and continuous professional development. The Senior Manager will be overseeing sub-projects and project managers, ensuring the alignment of project outcomes with business goals, and fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence among wider functions and teams, and with external partners.

Strategic and Operational Responsibilities:

Leadership and Strategy:

• Develop and implement strategic planning.
• Establish and communicate clear project goals, expectations, and deliverables.

Project Management:

• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of the entire project.
• Ensure all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Implement best practices, methodologies, and tools for effective project management.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including senior executives, business unit leaders, and external partners.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among project teams and stakeholders.
• Act as a primary point of contact for project-related inquiries and issues.

Performance Management:

• Monitor and report on project performance, progress, and outcomes.
• Identify and mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project delivery and operational efficiency.

Resource Management:

• Allocate and manage resources effectively to ensure successful project delivery.
• Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial reports.
• Ensure the optimal utilization of personnel and resources.

Quality Assurance:

• Implement and enforce quality standards and processes for project delivery.
• Conduct regular project reviews and audits to ensure compliance with policies and standards.
• Drive the adoption of innovative solutions and technologies to improve project outcomes.

Desired Candidate Profile

• 8+ years of professional experience (minimum of 2 years in the UAE) in a senior position within event project management, with a strong track record of successfully delivered events globally.
• Hands-on knowledge of event operationalization and delivery.
• Experience in project management and programme implementation for mega or large-scale events, with high-level delegations and VIPs.
• Proven experience in the design and execution of online/hybrid events to a global audience.
• Full understanding of (Mega) Event technical and operational requirements.
• Event permits, regulations and procedures in the UAE.
• Other specialist requirements.
• Working knowledge of the exhibitions sector.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, especially in high-pressure and fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communicator, with the ability to present succinct reports to a wide range of audiences (including high-level delegations and external partners).
• Ability to develop robust strategies and implementation plans for ideas and project initiatives.
• Ability to adopt a creative and innovative mindset to the operationalization, budget control, and creation of event experiences for stakeholders across sectors.
• Diplomatic and discreet.
• Proficient in project management tools and software (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Asana).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.