Senior Project Specialist

Project Management Institute; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Projects Senior Specialist to oversee multiple projects through their lifecycle. This role is crucial for maintaining project schedules, tracking progress, and optimizing performance across various functions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management methodologies and tools, with a commitment to delivering projects on time and within budget. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about driving project success, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience with 3+ years in project management.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects through the entire lifecycle, ensuring adherence to budget and schedule.
• Facilitate collaboration among team members and provide project status updates.

Skills

Project Management

Budget Management

Risk Assessment

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

The Projects Senior Specialist is responsible for managing multiple projects through the project lifecycle. The Senior Specialist will play a vital role in ensuring the effective management of projects within University. This role is instrumental in maintaining project schedules, tracking progress, and optimizing cross-functional projects’ performance.

• Manage projects throughout the project lifecycle as per industry standards (initiation, planning, executing, monitoring, closure).
• Manage projects to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, effective resource allocation, and scope of project.
• Provide support in the development of proposals for assigned projects including project objectives, timelines, funding, and staffing.
• Establish and implement project communication plans, providing status updates to affected staff and stakeholders.
• Assist the Manager in the development and management of project budgets.
• Monitor project expenses and ensure adherence to budgetary constraints.
• Collect, analyze, and summarize information and trends as needed to prepare project status reports.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks.
• Facilitate effective collaboration among project team members, ensuring alignment and understanding of project goals and expectations.
• Adhere to the University's information security and confidentiality policies and procedures, and report breaches or other security risks accordingly
• Coordinate with other departments to facilitate the accomplishment of tasks and responsibilities, as and when needed
• Demonstrate a strong commitment and practice to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, Masters degree preferred

• Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools, and industry best practices

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 6 years of experience with minimum 3 years in project management