Project Manager – Multi-Project Oversight

• Salary AED 33,000 - 40,000 per month  
• Candidates with PM experience within Fintech are preferred 
• Only candidates based in the UAE will be considered

We are working with a North American PE firm who are moving to Dubai. Seeking a dynamic and highly organized Project Manager to oversee and drive the successful execution of two strategic, high-impact initiatives. This role requires strong leadership, project management expertise, and the ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder environments simultaneously. The main project will be an online banking platform in the UAE and the other project (smaller part of the role) will be a energy/construction project in North America. 

The Project Manager will be responsible for planning, executing, monitoring, and closing both projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and on budget, while aligning with overall business objectives.

This role will initial be based remotely and move to office based within the next 1- 2 years. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Planning & Execution:
• Develop detailed project plans for both Projects, outlining tasks, timelines, milestones, and resource allocations.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, consultants, vendors, and contractors across multiple initiatives.
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and business objectives.
• Stakeholder Management:
• Serve as the primary point of contact between leadership, clients, vendors, and project teams.
• Facilitate regular status meetings, progress updates, and risk assessments with key stakeholders.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and drive alignment across projects.
• Budget & Resource Management:
• Create and maintain project budgets, tracking costs against projections.
• Forecast resource needs and adjust project plans accordingly.
• Approve invoices and ensure financial accountability for project expenditures.
• Risk & Issue Management:
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Proactively resolve project issues and escalate when necessary to leadership.
• Reporting & Documentation:
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including charters, risk logs, action plans, and status reports.
• Provide leadership with regular updates, executive summaries, and performance metrics.
• Process Improvement:
• Identify areas for continuous improvement in project management processes and implement best practices across both projects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree or PMP certification a plus).
• 5+ years experience managing complex projects, preferably in industrial development, infrastructure, or energy sectors.
• Strong familiarity with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid approaches).
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient with project management software (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Smartsheet).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

About the Projects:

• NEO-Banking platform
• A major industrial circular economy project, involving energy production, manufacturing, and sustainable development.

Both projects are transformative for the region and the organisation, offering the Project Manager the opportunity to make a tangible impact.

REF:CH92240