Strategic Projects & Operations Manager

Azizi Developments; Dubai; On-site; AED 400,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Azizi Developments seeks an experienced Manager - Project Coordination & Operations to serve as the central link between the Executive Office, senior management and project teams. You will plan, monitor, and deliver strategic initiatives on time, while maintaining executive visibility of progress and risks.

You will coordinate cross-functional meetings, manage action trackers, and produce consolidated status reports for CEO-level oversight, ensuring clear accountability and timely decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related discipline.
• 15–20 years of experience in Project Coordination & Operations.
• Professional certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate strategic projects and initiatives assigned by the Executive Office.
• Establish project plans, milestones, timelines, responsibilities, and deliverables with stakeholders.
• Monitor progress against objectives, timelines, and milestones.
• Maintain centralized project trackers and status reports for all initiatives.
• Follow up with departments to ensure timely completion of actions; escalate delays and risks as needed.
• Prepare consolidated status reports and ensure actionable follow-up on decisions.
• Act as coordination point between Executive Office and departments; facilitate cross-functional meetings and communications.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, trackers, and governance documentation.
• Support CEO Office in improving operational efficiency and reporting.

Skills

Project coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Executive reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related discipline

Job description

Azizi Developments seeks an experienced Manager - Project Coordination & Operations to serve as the central link between the Executive Office, senior management and project teams. You will plan, monitor, and deliver strategic initiatives on time, while maintaining executive visibility of progress and risks.

You will coordinate cross-functional meetings, manage action trackers, and produce consolidated status reports for CEO-level oversight, ensuring clear accountability and timely decisions.