Strategic Project Leader - GCC Consulting & Delivery

Antal International; Sharjah; On-site; AED 293,000 - 441,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading strategy and consulting firm in the UAE is seeking a Project Manager to oversee complex consulting engagements. The role requires managing client interactions, coordinating teams, and ensuring project milestones are met while maintaining high-quality standards. The ideal candidate has 6-10 years of experience in project management within consulting, strong communication skills, and is familiar with the GCC institutional landscape.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of relevant experience, including at least 2–3 years in project management within consulting or professional services.
• Strong understanding of project financials, delivery frameworks, and quality control processes.
• Familiarity with GCC/UAE institutional and regulatory landscape is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and oversee end‑to‑end delivery of strategy and advisory projects.
• Develop and manage detailed project work plans, timelines, and resource allocations.
• Ensure quality assurance across all deliverables, aligning with client expectations and firm standards.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Facilitation

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Public Policy, Engineering, or related field

Master's or MBA

Tools

PMP certification

Prince2 certification

Job description

A leading strategy and consulting firm in the UAE is seeking a Project Manager to oversee complex consulting engagements. The role requires managing client interactions, coordinating teams, and ensuring project milestones are met while maintaining high-quality standards. The ideal candidate has 6-10 years of experience in project management within consulting, strong communication skills, and is familiar with the GCC institutional landscape.