Senior Project Manager — Healthcare PMO Leader

alkalma Healthcare; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 400,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

alkalma Healthcare seeks a Senior Project Manager to own end-to-end delivery of strategic initiatives across our growing healthcare network in the UAE. You will lead multi-workstream programmes spanning clinical operations, facilities, technology, finance, and regulatory compliance.

Reporting to the Director of PMO, you will drive governance, mentor teams, and partner with executives and clinicians to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with real organisational impact.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience, including leading multi-workstream programmes.
• Excellent written and spoken English; familiarity with project management tools and documentation standards.
• Experience in UAE or GCC healthcare settings with regulatory familiarity (DHA/DOH).

Responsibilities

• Lead initiation and planning of complex strategic projects with defined scope, objectives, and milestones.
• Drive multiple concurrent projects across clinical operations, facilities, technology, and finance.
• Manage governance structures, steering committees, reporting cadence, and change control processes.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, resolve conflicts, and ensure delivery on time and within budget.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues with a proactive risk register.
• Mentor junior PMO staff and contribute to PMO methodology and governance improvements.

Skills

PMP/PRINCE2 Certification

Stakeholder management

Leadership & governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree (MBA, MHA, MPH, MSc Project Management, or equivalent) preferred

Job description

alkalma Healthcare seeks a Senior Project Manager to own end-to-end delivery of strategic initiatives across our growing healthcare network in the UAE. You will lead multi-workstream programmes spanning clinical operations, facilities, technology, finance, and regulatory compliance.

Reporting to the Director of PMO, you will drive governance, mentor teams, and partner with executives and clinicians to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with real organisational impact.