Senior Project Manager JOB

1 Job Details 

Job Title Senior Project Manager  

Department Executive Affairs Department 

Section NA 

Unit NA 

Direct Manager Executive Affairs Department Director 

Direct Reports NA 

2 Role Purpose 

Lead the development and delivery of ad hoc  projects and initiatives especially those related to processes and reporting as assigned by top management, while ensuring alignment with defined objectives and expected standards. 

3 Key Responsibilities 

Project Management  

• Lead the development and conduction of feasibility studies and/or business cases for special projects and initiatives assigned by top management.
• Ensure implementation of research agenda and plan based on the specific needs and focus areas as directed by top management.
• Develop research methodologies, methods and standards to provide information and content of high quality, value, and accuracy.
• Lead on research and analysis on requested policy and focus areas, ensuring timely delivery and as per expected standards. 
• Ensure providing analytical and intellectual support in the management of various projects from quick turnaround to longer-term projects.
• Ensure project deliverables and outputs are in line with required standards and expectations, including research reports, policy briefs, strategies, and implementation plans.
• Proactively identify opportunities to expand the team’s knowledge base as well as building connections with leading local and international experts in a range of fields.   
• Keep abreast of global developments in tourism, culture and other sectors relevant to the Chairman, and ensure development of periodic reports and benchmarks that provide a holistic view of trends to enable comparisons of Abu Dhabi’s performance.
• Manage sudden and non-routine requests by DCT partners, including special project delivery, governance-related reporting, and ad-hoc analytical requests.
• Manage ad hoc projects from ideation until implementation. 
• Ensure proper maintenance of relevant databases such as benchmarks and best practices from around the globe while keeping an eye on latest trends related to DCT and other sectors that the Chairman is involved in. 
• Ensure that continuous support is extended to project teams on monitoring, governing and on reporting.  
• Guide continuous improvement process for standard operating procedures to ensure standard project management practices are followed enabling consistency and quality.
• Ensure proper maintenance of relevant databases such as benchmarks and best practices from around the globe while keeping an eye on latest trends related to DCT and other sectors that the Chairman is involved in.
• Ensure that continuous support is extended to project teams on monitoring, governing and on reporting. 
• Guide continuous improvement process for standard operating procedures to ensure standard project management practices are followed enabling consistency and quality. 

Documentation and Reporting 

• Guide the dissemination of information, data, statistics and research results in accordance with established standards and procedures and through planned channels. 
• Ensure effective management of contracts related to the projects and guide the team to carry out the projects per the established requirements. 
• Oversee projects progress and lead the preparation of periodical reports on the progress of special projects and assignments and submit them to top management, as required. 

Shared Activity 

• Ensure effective cascading of the functional strategy into section business plans to ensure vertical alignment and horizontal integration with other interfacing sectional strategies.
• Manage and ensure effective implementation of functional policies, procedures and controls covering all areas of assigned section activity so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service. 
• Lead the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processes and practices considering global standards, productivity improvement and cost reduction. 
• Adhere to the DCT Occupational Safety and Health policy, regulations, and laws, and provide help to the Corporate EHS in executing the OSHMS.
• Report any incidents, near misses, occupational illnesses, unsafe practices, and conditions immediately to the concerned person and participate in the investigation of OSH incidents, as required. 

4 Communication and Business Relationships 

Internal 

• DCT Relevant Sectors /Departments  

External 

• Government Agencies 
• Key Vendors & Suppliers 
• Any Other Relevant Party

5 Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s degree (Masters’ preferred) in Business Administration, Strategic Planning, Public Policy or equivalent. 

6 Experience 

• Minimum 6 to 8 years of experience in Project Management role, Public Policy, with consulting experience. Plus, strong experience in business planning, research and in conducting feasibility studies. 

7 Skills 

• Full professional English proficiency both in speaking and writing. 
• Exceptional writing skills and storytelling. 
• Skilled in MS Office (PowerPoint, Word and Excel). 
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and information.  
• Attention to detail and rigorous approach to research, analysis and documentation. 
• Ability to navigate a fast-pace environment with a high level of autonomy 
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.  
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Strategic thinking and the ability to align creative efforts with broader business objectives. 
• Creativity and out-of-the-box thinking. 
• Skilled research and data science knowledge. 
• Proficiency in project management fundamentals, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.