Senior Project Manager - Lead Multimillion-Dollar Projects

AECOM; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in Dubai is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex large-scale projects from inception to completion, ensuring on-time delivery within budget and high quality standards. You will direct cross-functional teams, manage stakeholders, and drive strategic initiatives aligned with organizational goals.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in project management, PMP/PRINCE2/Agile, and proven success managing AED 20 million+ budgets.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional project management experience with at least 3 years in a senior or lead capacity.
• PM methodologies including PMP PRINCE2 or Agile frameworks.
• Advanced proficiency with project management software and tools (MS Project Jira Asana or equivalent).
• Demonstrated experience managing projects with budgets exceeding AED 20 million.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decisions.
• Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
• Proficiency in contract management vendor negotiation and procurement processes.
• Knowledge of risk management quality assurance and compliance frameworks.
• Strong time management skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans schedules and budgets; monitor progress and implement corrective actions to ensure project objectives are met.
• Lead and mentor cross-functional project teams fostering collaboration and accountability while maintaining high performance standards.
• Manage stakeholder communications including clients vendors and internal teams; provide regular status updates and elevate issues proactively.
• Analyze project risks and develop mitigation strategies; implement contingency plans to minimize project disruptions.
• Oversee contract negotiations vendor management and procurement processes to optimize costs and ensure compliance.
• Monitor project budgets and expenditures; analyze variances and implement cost control measures to maintain financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with UAE regulations industry standards and organizational policies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Utilize project management tools and software to track deliverables resources and timelines; generate performance reports and analytics.
• Conduct post-project reviews and document lessons learned to continuously improve project delivery processes.
• Mentor junior project managers and contribute to the professional development of the PMC team.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

PM methodologies

Budget management

Risk management

Contract management

English communication

Data-driven decisions

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Asana

Job description

AECOM in Dubai is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex large-scale projects from inception to completion, ensuring on-time delivery within budget and high quality standards. You will direct cross-functional teams, manage stakeholders, and drive strategic initiatives aligned with organizational goals.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in project management, PMP/PRINCE2/Agile, and proven success managing AED 20 million+ budgets.