14 Leadership jobs in Abu Dhabi

Role : Leadership Program Manager
Location : Abu Dhabi
Role Purpose:
To manage and support all ADIB Leadership Development Programs and Career progression Initiatives.
Key Accountabilities of the role:

• The ability to track and support all ADIB Leadership Development Programs such as Sustainable Leadership, Qiyadat, Tamkeen, and Highflyer programs.
• This includes program planning, delivery and post-delivery career progression tracking.
• Ability to coach and support program delegates through their program delivery and highlight to manage any development solutions to up skill our talent.
• Knowledge and track record in applying The Kirkpatrick Model, or four levels of training evaluation, which consists of Reaction, Learning, Behavior and Results.
• Support and track UAEN development program Ethra and any similar programs.
• Deliver internal Supervisory and Leadership programs.

Specialist Skills / Technical Knowledge Required for this role:

• Educational Background: Typically, a bachelor's degree in business administration or a related discipline.
• Facilitators skills: Certified facilitator skills from ATD or CIPD, and ICF Coaching would be an advantage.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify issues and suggest improvements.
• Attention to Detail: Keen attention to detail to ensure thorough testing and accurate reporting.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills to collaborate with various stakeholders such as ADIB Leadership, middle managers, and external Leadership learning providers.

Previous experience required and qualifications required:

• At least 5 years or more in a similar role with the same skill sets and track record.
• Banking or Financial Institution experience is essential.

We are seeking an accomplished Senior Sustainability Commissioning Engineer/Manager to join our dynamic team.

The successful candidate will lead a commissioning team responsible for verifying and coordinating the testing and commissioning of MEP systems for LEED-certified buildings. Their role will encompass conducting commissioning design reviews, preparing and reviewing method statements, and facilitating commissioning meetings to resolve any design issues.

Key responsibilities include taking ownership of the commissioning team, driving new business development, and ensuring project delivery on time and to international standards. To excel in this position, candidates must have a strong background in MEP commissioning, ideally be LEED certified, and possess previous client-facing, project management, and leadership experience.

This is a fantastic opportunity for ambitious and hardworking individuals to progress their career within a reputable international organization. As a Senior Sustainability Commissioning Engineer/Manager, you will play a key role in shaping our organization's growth and success.

Some essential skills and qualifications for this role include:

• Strong MEP commissioning knowledge and experience
• LEED certification or equivalent
• Client-facing, project management, and leadership experience

Besides professional growth opportunities, we offer a stimulating work environment and the chance to contribute to meaningful projects that promote sustainable building practices.

Project Management Opportunity

This is an exciting project management opportunity for a seasoned professional with extensive experience in driving the successful execution of large-scale projects.

The role involves defining project objectives, creating detailed roadmaps, and establishing timelines to ensure seamless delivery.

Additionally, you will be responsible for securing and optimizing resources, managing budgets, and ensuring efficient workflows.

Assembling and leading project teams, streamlining communication, and resolving conflicts are also key aspects of this role.

Identifying potential risks, devising mitigation strategies, and implementing contingency plans will be crucial in ensuring project success.

Monitoring project progress, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), and reporting updates to stakeholders are also essential responsibilities.

A strong track record in delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards is expected.

Key Responsibilities:
• Define project objectives and create detailed roadmaps
• Secure and optimize resources, manage budgets, and ensure efficient workflows
• Assemble and lead project teams, streamline communication, and resolve conflicts
• Identify potential risks, devise mitigation strategies, and implement contingency plans
• Monitor project progress, track KPIs, and report updates to stakeholders

Requirements:
• University degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent combination of qualifications and experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred
• Minimum 20 years of experience in project management, with at least 10 years in a leadership role on large-scale EPC and EPCM projects
• Extensive track record managing EPC and EPCM projects within the oil and gas sector
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions under pressure
• High level of integrity and professionalism
• Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation

Benefits:
• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high-profile clients across the energy sector
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive remuneration package with regular reviews
• Medical insurance for inpatient and outpatient medical care
• Group life and personal accident insurance
• End-of-service gratuity in line with UAE labor law
• Employee share plan giving opportunities to purchase company shares and receive matches
• Long service award celebrating commitment and loyalty
• Commitment to continued professional development with tailored plans

Join Our Community:
• Collaborate with experts around the world shaping industry standards
• Participate in the Energy Transition Academy sharing knowledge and gaining exposure to emerging systems

The Head Chef plays a pivotal role in leading the kitchen team to deliver exceptional sushi dining experiences. Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and refining menus to cater to diverse customer tastes.
• Maintaining a well-organized and efficient kitchen, ensuring seamless workflow during service hours.
• Fostering a positive and collaborative work environment by motivating and guiding the kitchen team.
• Managing inventory levels of sushi ingredients and supplies, minimizing waste and optimizing costs.
• Ensuring strict adherence to food safety and hygiene standards, including proper storage, handling, and preparation of ingredients.

• Culinary Expertise: Extensive experience and expertise in sushi preparation and Japanese cuisine are essential for this role.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and manage a diverse kitchen team is critical for success.
• Organizational Skills: The ability to multitask, prioritize tasks efficiently, and manage time effectively in a fast-paced kitchen environment is vital.

Job Title:

A highly skilled Senior Manager is sought after to spearhead strategic planning, performance management, and operations. This key individual will be responsible for driving the organization's long-term ambitions by facilitating corporate strategy development and providing in-house consulting support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and update Group Strategy and Ambition by managing the strategic planning process, leading the design and delivery of the strategy development and refresh cycle.
• Lead the development of internal and external analysis as key inputs to the planning cycle, including macroeconomic outlook, competitive landscape, market sizing, internal performance, key risks, and issues.
• Support the development of predictive analytics to understand the key opportunities and risks Modon needs to address as part of its growth agenda.
• Engage leadership in formulating the strategic growth areas of the business and support this through quantitative and qualitative data sets.
• Develop a robust performance measurement framework with clear Value Creation Initiatives and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track progress towards the Group Strategy and Ambition.

Requirements:

• A master's degree in Business Administration or similar is preferred.
• A bachelor's degree in business administration, economics, engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant certification in strategic planning, financial planning are preferred.

Experience:

At least 10 years of experience in strategic planning, performance management, or operations management. Strategy consulting experience is highly preferred.

The role of Accounting and Finance Director is a critical position that requires exceptional leadership and technical skills.

As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for managing multiple day-to-day roles, including project delivery, client relationship management, team building, and business development.

• Support and guide the planning, budgeting, quality management, and resource management of consulting projects;
• Stay abreast on current business and economic developments relevant to the client's business, and use current technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of services provided;
• Provide technical guidance on client assignments including preparation of reports, position papers, and manage the implementation / adoption of IFRS standards;
• Lead projects which require specialist technical accounting advice and support on accounting for proposed and actual transactions;
• Assist clients in preparing for and completing audits, and liaising with the auditor;
• Contribute to review(s) on completion of projects to identify lessons learned and enhance future quality and commercial planning
• Assist on financial statement conversions projects to and from IFRS standards;
• Provide IFRS training to clients and personnel;
• Continuously review project's performance against preset objectives and milestones to ensure quality control throughout its life cycle while identifying and addressing key challenges / lessons learnt;
• Ensure effective operation of projects by managing and facilitating flow of essential information and feedback among project stakeholders; regularly and effectively communicate project expectations and updates;
• As a key member of the team, the role includes wider practice management responsibilities such as market and brand initiatives, including the development of new service offerings / competency development, including supporting the delivery of annual IFRS Update Training;
• Build presence in the marketplace, network and build relationships, and identify opportunities for work; from lead identification to the presentation of pitches and proposals; and
• Supervise, coach and mentor junior staff. Conduct performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback and training.

Education Requirements:

• Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or equivalent tertiary degree;
• Professional accountancy or finance qualification (ICAEW-ACA, ACCA, CPA).

Work Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 12+ years of advisory or audit experience with a proven track record of outstanding performance;
• Expert Knowledge of IFRS (detailed knowledge and experience in newer accounting standards, namely IFRS 17, IFRS 9, and IFRS 15);
• Working experience in relation to the following services: IFRS/IPSAS conversions and implementation of new accounting standards Drafting and designing accounting policies Technical accounting research and advice Consolidation and Compilation support Financial statement close process support Audit remediation and readiness Benchmarking services and market analysis.

Knowledge/Technical Skills:

• Strong project management skills as the delivery role requires client management, project budgeting and finance management, coaching and resource management on a portfolio of clients;
• Strong technical skills, and ability to research technical/emerging issues, including regulations, industry practices and new technologies;
• Government sector experience with cost accounting background;
• Industry sector specialization (Oil & Gas, Financial Services and/or public sector).

#HIRING: SR. Manager Leadership Positioning - Abu Dhabi, UAE

Our client, a leading strategic management services firm, is seeking to recruit a Senior Manager for Leadership Positioning to develop, lead and oversee the positioning strategy of the organization’s leadership, including the delivery of all leadership-related external communication activities and initiatives.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Execute the leadership positioning and content creation for the Chair, CEO, and other leadership. This includes but is not limited to opportunity identification and due diligence, speech writing, TP development, media coaching, event curation, ghost writing, etc.
• Actively pursue opportunities to strengthen leadership profiles in existing areas of operation, and identify new relevant and appropriate of board positions, affiliations, influencing, etc.
• Oversee and monitor all media engagement needs for the organization’s Leadership including interviews, press conference and coverage reports ensuring that proper outreach of leadership messages.
• Promote leadership purpose on social media through managing social media content creation and monitoring and escalating any red flags that can harm leadership reputation.

Qualifications are as follows:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the strategy, strategic communication, public relations, or corporate communications industry
• Proven experience as an in-house or consultant of public affairs/communications/public relations
• Demonstrable experience in managing engagement with stakeholders at the senior government / ministerial level
• Proven experience in partnership development, program management, communications and/or public relations
• Strong record of leading successful strategic planning and positioning outputs delivery

Competitive salary + family benefits offered.

If this sounds like the role for you, please send over your most updated CV to for more details. Due to a high number of responses, please note that we can only respond to candidates who have met the above criteria.

We look forward to hearing from you!

This is a challenging leadership role that requires the ability to motivate, direct and lead sales teams in order to achieve effective management of the sales network.

The ideal candidate should have excellent leadership skills and be able to monitor sales management activities and metrics for sales agents and staff objectives. They should also be able to provide guidance and support to enhance performance.

• Develop actionable and innovative activities to achieve sales targets.
• Ensure that sales teams exceed their targets in a compliant manner.
• Identify training needs and coordinate with relevant departments to ensure training is provided.
• Resolve management queries and staff and customer complaints.

• Direct and manage sales teams to achieve sales targets.
• Monitor and analyze sales metrics and activities.
• Provide guidance and support to enhance performance.
• Develop and implement training programs.

• Bachelor's degree from a reputable educational institution.
• Professional qualification such as MBA or equivalent postgraduate degree/diploma in finance, accounting and/or general management.
• 5-7 years of experience in retail banking, with at least 3 years in a team leader role.

This is a mid-senior level full-time position offering competitive salary and benefits.

• Opportunities for career development and growth.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.

We are seeking a seasoned project director to oversee cutting-edge technology projects in the Middle East region. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality results and exceeding customer expectations.

This is an exceptional opportunity for experienced professionals to take their careers to the next level and make a meaningful impact on our clients' success.

You will lead multiple software implementation projects from initiation to closeout, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with reporting requirements. Your strong analytical skills and ability to translate business requirements into project deliverables will be invaluable in driving project success.

Above all, you will possess excellent communication and team-building skills to unify diverse groups and lead by influence rather than formal authority.

• Lead multiple software implementation projects from initiation to closeout
• Ensure timely delivery and compliance with reporting requirements
• Develop strong relationships with clients and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Recommend project adjustments to ensure on-schedule progress and satisfactory results

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• A minimum of 14 years of project management leadership experience with IT initiatives
• Experience in the process industry, preferably oil & gas or petrochemicals sectors
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate business requirements into project deliverables
• Excellent communication and team-building skills
• Willingness to travel at least 25%, including internationally

In return for your expertise and dedication, we offer a competitive compensation package and opportunities for career growth and development.