3 290 Project Manager jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Overview

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• Document Preparation: Prepare moderately complex documents using a variety of applications for technology devices, such as standard office software. Also responsible for gathering and summarizing data for reports.
• Stakeholder Management: Plan and deliver stakeholder engagement activities to develop effective working relationships for projects and to ensure that stakeholder needs and concerns are identified and met.
• Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to reviewing existing operations in own area of work, and generate new ideas to assist in identifying continuous improvements.
• Work Scheduling and Allocation: Assign short-term work schedules to a team of subordinates in order to achieve expectations while following established timelines.
• Project Assurance: Conduct assurance reviews within the project, facilitate the delivery of assurance reviews by independent third parties, and take appropriate action to resolve any issues identified, so that senior stakeholders have confidence that the project can deliver according to time, budget, and quality.
• Project Scope Definition: Manage the delivery of research, workshops, and other activities to support the specification and agreement of project deliverables.
• Project Planning: Produce workstream or project plans, ensuring that all activities are identified, are appropriately organized to deliver project objectives, and comply with the organization's project management framework.
• Project Reporting and Review: Draft project review reports and presentations, including key information, commentary, and recommendations, to support the review process and enable stakeholders to evaluate progress and agree on change.
• Project Resource Management: Manage the deployment of project resources, proactively managing project costs, providing forecasts, and presenting variances with narrative at appropriate review points to ensure effective utilization.
• Project Risk and Issue Management: Identify and evaluate risks, issues, dependencies, and constraints associated with the project, escalating matters where appropriate. Where necessary, develop, agree on, and implement solutions to overcome these concerns.
• Project Closeout and Handover: Draft elements of product documentation and user training to support handover to business as usual. Contribute to post-project reviews and identification of lessons learned.
• Project Team Management: Lead a small project team; communicate the necessary outcomes and the direction required to achieve them; coordinate team actions on project tasks; request additional team member support when needed; and identify areas of improvement to build the capability of the team through training, coaching, and mentoring.
• Requirements Management: Coordinate the identification and elicitation of requirements; conduct analysis of those requirements for completion and alignment; document and manage requirements throughout the life of the project; and coordinate the verification of the end deliverable. Generally done at the level of project phases.

• General Experience: Experience enables job holder to deal with the majority of situations and to advise others (Over 3 years to 6 years)
• Managerial Experience: Experience of general supervision of more junior colleagues (7 to 12 months)

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AE7 Dubai is looking for a Project Manager to work on international projects in UAE and KSA.Preferred candidates to have experience / expertise in High Rise, Residential, Hospitality, Commercial and mixed use project of various sizes and scales in GCC area.

Reporting to: Principal / Head of Department

As the Project Manager, you will represent AE7 as the primary point of contact with clients, ensuring effective project delivery across all stages. With strong leadership skills and a thorough understanding of contracts, processes, and local regulations, you will oversee the complete execution of architectural projects within the UAE and KSA, from initiation to completion. The Project Manager will drive team coordination, streamline communication between disciplines, and ensure that the project meets both client expectations and industry standards.

• Client Relationship Management: Act as the main point of contact for clients, building and maintaining strong professional relationships to understand their needs and manage expectations.
• Project Delivery: Oversee the entire project life cycle, from design through to execution, ensuring that all engineering services are delivered to the highest professional standards, on time, and within budget.
• Leadership & Coordination: Lead and motivate a multidisciplinary project team, ensuring seamless coordination between architects, engineers, contractors, and subconsultants. Manage all project disciplines, ensuring timely, high-quality delivery aligned with the project goals.
• Contract & Budget Management: Monitor contracts, review and enforce terms, and make strategic decisions to resolve issues, ensuring compliance and adherence to schedules and budgets. Oversee invoicing and payment processes with clients.
• Quality Management: Implement the Quality Management System (QMS) across all stages of the project and identify areas for continuous improvement to enhance operational efficiency.
• Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure all work is carried out in line with local building regulations, international codes, and life safety requirements, and address any challenges relating to approvals from local authorities.
• Subconsultant Management: Oversee subconsultants by establishing clear standards, objectives, and performance targets, ensuring their deliverables align with the overall project goals and timelines.
• Progress Monitoring & Reporting: Set project targets, track progress, and provide clear, actionable feedback to stakeholders. Make critical decisions to keep the project on track while managing any risks or challenges that arise.
• Additional Responsibilities: Undertake any other duties as necessary to ensure the successful delivery of the project.
• A professional degree in Architecture with 10-15 years of total experience, including at least 5 years working in the UAE/KSA region.
• Extensive experience in handling diverse projects, such as residential, mixed-use, hospitality, and large-scale developments.
• Strong leadership abilities, with the ability to guide teams through all phases of the project lifecycle.
• In-depth knowledge of local building regulations, authorities, international building codes, and life safety requirements within the UAE and KSA.
• Comprehensive understanding of modern and traditional construction techniques, and their application in the region.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, contractors, and consultants on large and complex projects.
• Proven experience in contract management, budget control, and project delivery, ensuring financial and timeline goals are met.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, in English. Arabic language skills are a plus.
• Certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP or equivalent) is an advantage.
• Experience managing projects from design through construction and into handover.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Advanced problem-solving skills, particularly in navigating complex contractual and regulatory issues.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• A proactive approach to ensuring client satisfaction and project success.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Project Manager to lead high-profile architectural projects in the UAE and KSA while making a lasting impact in a rapidly evolving market.

Minimum 7 years of professional experience, including enterprise level solution project management experience of minimum 3 ERP projects and implementation experience in minimum 5 enterprise solution implementation cycles.

Responsibilities :

• Follow Digital Project Management Methodology
• Abide by PMO Policies and procedures.
• Comply with enterprise architecture as directed by section heads in DDA.
• Follow DDA Change Management process.
• Responsible for overall management of project activities and delivery as defined in the project plan.
• Act as a focal point of contact between project members and stakeholders
• Responsible for delivering project within time, budget, scope, and quality expectation.
• Report project progress in weekly meetings
• Work proactively with various departments in DDA and external parties (as applicable) effectively.
• Manage and mitigate risk and issues.
• Manage communication and stakeholder / customer expectations.

Overview

The Project Manager will oversee and manage the successful execution of multiple service station and related construction projects from contract award to completion and final handover. The role ensures projects are delivered within scope, time, cost, quality, and safety standards in alignment with corporate strategies and ADNOC requirements. The Project Manager will act as a key representative of the company, liaising with internal departments, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and local authorities to achieve project objectives.

• Assist the Projects Management and Construction Department Manager in meeting departmental goals aligned with corporate strategies and balanced scorecards.
• Manage the implementation of projects, ensuring compliance with contractual terms, scope of work, quality standards, and financial requirements.
• Uphold health, safety, and environment (HSE) standards at project sites and coordinate with the HSE division for inspections and compliance.
• Conduct market research to identify trends and opportunities.
• Prepare and deliver compelling presentations and proposals to potential clients.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless project execution and client satisfaction.
• Monitor and report on sales performance, adjusting strategies as necessary to meet targets.
• Conduct regular site inspections, technical review meetings, and progress discussions with stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business development within the fit-out or facility management industries.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving revenue growth.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM software.
• Valid UAE driving license.

Pioneer IPMC was established to provide integrated Project Management Consultancy Services across a wide range of sectors and industries. With a team of professionals well-versed in all aspects of industry contracts, Pioneer IPMC has successfully managed change while leveraging deep industry insights, cultural intelligence, and unmatched experience. This strong foundation has enabled the company to deliver exceptional project outcomes and establish a reputation for excellence in the field.

Office M01 & M02 (Mezzanine Floor)
C5 Tower, Al Bateen Gardens
P.O. Box , Abu Dhabi, UAE

Description

The opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Project Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be leading, managing and deliver large scale government infrastructure projects and ensure that all related activities are performed in accordance with company policies, contractual agreements, quality standards, health, safety & environmental requirements, financial targets, as well as schedule commitments. You will be supporting the organization in process improvement to continually increase the effectiveness of project execution.

• Overseeing the end-to-end lifecycle of the project including planning, budgeting, execution, and delivery, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines. Develop comprehensive project plans and milestones including resource allocation, risk assessment and quality management. Manages planned activities including schedule difficulties accordingly. Assure valid Project Safety plan is in place and executed on highest industry standards.
• Serving as the primary point of contact for client and consultants, internal project teams and company operational management. Ensure clear communication and coordination among stakeholders, addressing project challenges and maintaining transparency. Manage client and consultant expectations for a successful project. Escalates customer difficulties to management with solution-oriented action plans. Assures Hitachi energy commitments to customer are met, in accordance with contract. Collects customer feedback and prompts the submission of customer satisfaction surveys. Attend and facilitate client meetings and workshops.
• Providing guidance on technical aspects of design, construction and commissioning. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure compliance with client and industry standards, safety regulations and project specification
• Preparing and managing project budgets, ensuring cost efficiency without compromising quality. Monitor financial performance (Revenue, Margin, Cash flow), handle contract negotiations and oversee procurement processes.
• Understanding Project/Client terms and conditions and the impact upon the contract. Lead Contract management team for effective Contracts and Claim management to ensure scope compliance and effective Change management.
• Implementing and monitoring quality control measures to guarantee the delivery of high-quality outcomes
• Forthrightly presents an account of project status/issues in project reviews. Reports status/ progress to customer and other stake holders with appropriate detail. Raises potential project issues to relevant stake holders.
• Developing a comprehensive Risk management strategy including early identification of project risks, defining mitigation strategies. Constant monitoring, reassessment and presentation of Risks in internal and external Project reviews
• Defining and executing Project Procurement plan and coordinating with SCM department to issue internal and external Purchase orders and follow up on deliverables until completion
• Leading and mentoring Project teams foster a culture of excellence, collaboration and accountability. Identify skill gaps providing training or hiring resources as necessary.
• You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• 10 years of work experience within relevant fields.
• Proficiency in Project management methodologies
• Demonstrated expertise in managing budgets, schedules and cross functional teams
• Exceptional communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills
• PMP certification.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English is required.

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We are seeking an experienced and proactive Project Manager to oversee the end-to-end execution, coordination, and delivery of all dark store site launches across the UAE and KSA. This role will act as the central point of contact for all departments and external stakeholders to ensure timely, efficient, and successful site setup and operations. The ideal candidate must have strong project management skills, excellent communication abilities, and a thorough understanding of warehousing, logistics, and retail site requirements.

Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Execution:
• Lead the full cycle of dark store launches from project initiation to go-live.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and milestone trackers.
• Oversee site readiness, including layout finalization, utilities, IT infrastructure, equipment, signage, and safety compliance.
• Cross-Departmental Coordination:
• Act as the single point of contact between internal departments (Procurement, IT, Operations, Facilities, Finance, etc.) for all site-related requirements.
• Ensure all departments are aligned and deliverables are met within the set timelines.
• Client Communication & Relationship Management:
• Serve as the liaison between the client and internal teams during the site launch phase.
• Ensure client specifications and expectations are accurately translated into action plans.
• Provide regular progress updates and address concerns proactively.
• Site Setup Oversight:
• Supervise and validate site preparations including racking, inventory zones, storage conditions, equipment installation, and IT assets.
• Conduct pre-launch audits to ensure all infrastructure and systems are in place.
• Post-Launch Support & Handover:
• Provide support after site go-live to troubleshoot and stabilize operations.
• Ensure seamless handover of the store to the operations team with all documentation and support processes in place.
• Regional Coordination:
• Oversee launches in UAE and support KSA projects as needed.
• Willing to travel to KSA when required to manage or support on-ground site activities.
• Coordinate KSA site rollouts from Dubai through remote management and collaboration with local teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of project management experience, preferably in logistics, retail, or warehouse operations.
• Proven track record in launching and setting up multiple operational sites.
• Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Willingness to travel internationally, particularly to KSA, for project-related work.

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We are looking for Project Manager, having with bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and must have 12 to 15 years UAE Experience in construction of high rise buildings.

Job Category: Engineering

Job Type: Full Time

Job Location: Dubai

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Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in project management, specifically in Dubai, with a focus on events and shows.

Industry Knowledge: Experience in aviation is a plus but not necessary.

Preference: Experience in project management in Dubai + events/shows. Aviation is a Plus but not necessary.

Salary Range: 15-20

Urgency: ASAP

• Plan, organize, and oversee the execution of air shows and large-scale events from conception to completion.
• Coordinate with internal teams, clients, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure all aspects of the project are on track and within budget.
• Manage project timelines, resources, and deliverables to meet objectives and deadlines.
• Identify and mitigate risks, problem-solve, and make decisions to ensure the successful outcome of projects.
• Communicate effectively with all project stakeholders to provide updates, gather feedback, and address any concerns.

Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills. Proficiency in project management tools and techniques. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

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Job Description:

The ideal candidate should have previous experience in landscape and related infrastructure projects with a high level of client relationship management.

This position requires professional ability and inherent motivation. The candidate will lead a team responsible for managing all technical aspects of the project including technical interfaces with third parties, stakeholder management, programme management, liaising with authorities, and integration of works with adjoining projects. Excellent skills in presenting and controlling technical matters are essential. The candidate will act as a focal point between the team, consultants, and the Client, ensuring the desired project objectives are delivered. Adequate knowledge and information about the business and the project are necessary to make informed value-add decisions for both the Client and the Company.

The role will include:

• Participate in studying business opportunities including preparing level of effort estimates and technical methodologies.
• Lead and manage projects, including day-to-day management of project activities, client relationships, resource management, technical input, and financial management.
• Ensure best practices in the company's project delivery methods.
• Ensure delivery of projects within time and budget while meeting client expectations to promote continuous business from known clients.
• Manage the project contractually and ensure scope and cost management as per best practices.
• Manage the permitting activity with local authorities, including personal involvement and coaching others within the company to achieve smooth and quick permitting.
• Identify personnel needs for project requirements during project plan development and assist HR in identifying and interviewing qualified project team candidates.
• Involve in project onboarding processes and other essential project training needs.
• Coach junior project managers and elevate team morale, providing leadership by building project teams and motivating them to hit project milestones.
• Build and train project teams to expand their capabilities by establishing best practices, policies, PM methodologies, quality assurance and control, tools, and templates.

Job Requirements:

• Western Educated
• Professional affiliation.
• 10+ years of relevant experience, with an emphasis on Abu Dhabi experience with international consultants.