Senior Project Manager - Design Management

Talents Tide; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent design and project management company in Dubai is seeking an experienced project manager. The role requires leading large-scale design projects, overseeing project budgets, and managing client relationships. The ideal candidate should have strong project management expertise, excellent leadership and communication skills, and financial acumen. This position offers an opportunity to work with multidisciplinary teams and ensure high-quality project outcomes in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage large-scale, multi-disciplinary design projects from start to finish.
• Supervise and guide project teams, including design managers and other resources.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, managing relationships and expectations.
• Oversee and manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial performance.
• Proactively identify, assess, and manage project risks.
• Create and manage design briefs and timelines, ensuring quality control.
• Prepare detailed reports on project status and performance.

Skills

Project management expertise

Leadership and communication

Technical and design knowledge

Financial acumen

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Job description

Responsibilities

• Project leadership and management: Lead and manage large-scale, multi-disciplinary design projects from start to finish.
• Team and resource management: Supervise and guide project teams, including design managers and other resources, while also planning and forecasting required resources.
• Client and stakeholder management: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, managing relationships, expectations, and communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Financial management: Oversee and manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial performance to ensure profitability.
• Risk and change management: Proactively identify, assess, and manage project risks, as well as manage the change management process.
• Design process oversight: Create and manage design briefs and timelines, monitor design trends, conduct design reviews, and ensure quality control.
• Reporting and communication: Prepare detailed reports on project status, performance, risks, and key performance indicators for clients and senior leadership.

Key Skills

• Project management expertise: A strong foundation in project management principles, methodologies, and tools.
• Leadership and communication: The ability to lead and motivate diverse teams, manage stakeholders effectively, and provide clear, consistent communication.
• Technical and design knowledge: Technical expertise relevant to the projects, including knowledge of engineering science, technology, and design principles.
• Financial acumen: Experience in managing project budgets, costs, and profitability.
• Problem-solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex issues and challenges.
• Attention to detail: A meticulous approach to managing project details and ensuring high-quality deliverables.