Strategic Programme Director – Consulting (Dubai/Iraq)

UAE Branches; Dubai; On-site; AED 550,000 - 735,000; Full time

Job summary

An international consulting firm is seeking a Programme Director - Consulting in Dubai. The successful candidate will oversee a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring high client satisfaction and successful project execution. Applicants should have 25 years of relevant advisory experience, with at least 10 years in the Middle East, a degree or master's qualification, and MBA preferred. Fluency in English is essential, Arabic is a plus. This is a Dubai-based role with travel to Iraq as required.

Qualifications

• 25 years of relevant advisory consulting experience, with 10 years in the Middle East.
• Professional memberships and charterships in relevant fields are preferred.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a large multi-disciplinary team of consultants.
• Develop, implement, and monitor the overall programme and budgets.
• Provide subject matter advisory at executive levels of government.
• Manage client relationships and day-to-day management of staff.
• Ensure Health, Safety, and Environmental performance.

Skills

Leadership

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Strong customer focus

Commercial awareness

Contract negotiation

Planning & organizing

Accepts Responsibility

People skills

HSE Awareness

Cultural awareness

Education

Degree and/or Masters qualification

MBA

Job description

An international consulting firm is seeking a Programme Director - Consulting in Dubai. The successful candidate will oversee a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring high client satisfaction and successful project execution. Applicants should have 25 years of relevant advisory experience, with at least 10 years in the Middle East, a degree or master's qualification, and MBA preferred. Fluency in English is essential, Arabic is a plus. This is a Dubai-based role with travel to Iraq as required.