Expert- Executive Affairs CEO

Beginning of the main content section.Return to the home pagePrintable Format Job Description - Expert- Executive Affairs CEO (26001548)Job Description Expert- Executive Affairs CEO - (26001548) Job Description Job PurposeSupport governance of project portfolios, assuring alignment with Dubai/RTA strategies, ensuring projects are executed with high quality from start to finish. Offer strategic advice, monitor performance, and coordinate with partners to maintain compliant, efficient, and results-driven delivery. Lead excellence and performance initiatives for the CEO Office. Coordinate directives, programs, committees, data/AI workstreams, and resilience. Deliver evidence-based insights, benchmarking, and process improvements aligned with RTA prioritiesRoles and ResponsibilitiesStrategyEnsure projects are aligned with the RTA and Dubai Strategic plan,Serve as the primary advisor to the CEO on portfolio priorities and benefits realization. Design and implement an advanced portfolio governance framework to ensure strategic alignmentProvide strategic advice to the CEO on International opportunities and best practice in portfolio governance framework implementation,Analyze strategic gaps and provide recommendation on that support corporate excellence and RTA targets;Prepare strategic study to be reported to EAS CEO.Provide recommendation on Strategic Partnerships opportunities area of development and investment opportunities. Participate/ Lead strategic committees and contribute to corporate policy development; propose enhancements to existing ones. Ensure projects are complying with governance framework and corporate standards are applied.Develop strategic initiatives that ensure sustainability and corporate development.Coordinate corporate partnerships, memberships, and participation in external forums/agreements; follow up on outputs and performance commitments.OperationsSupervise the overall progress of projects at different stages.Monitor Program/Project performance, report deviations and recovery actions to the CEO.Coordinate and monitor sector projects, including risk/challenge analysis and performance tracking; prepare progress and completion reports.Review change orders for sector projects, analyse root causes and justifications, ensure need and data validity, and submit recommendations and reports to the CEO and concerned units.Follow up application of value management principles during project phases and measure project benefits.Manage communication and relationships with government/semi-government entities and external partners.Lead CEO meeting preparation and ensure readiness of required briefs, documents, and presentations.Manage project-related complaints and suggestions with internal entities to timely closure.Review project budget and associated resource utilization;Evaluate human and technical resourcing across sector projects; propose restructuring or targeted support as neededProduct/Process ImprovementAnalyze performance reports and statistical data to identify challenges and propose actionable solutions.Assist in developing the sector-level KPIs and enhance monitoring/measurement systems for transparency and accountability.Assist in dissemination of pioneering practices and lessons learned from projects in the sector.Guide the benchmarking of sector performance against global best practices and lead continuous-improvement initiatives.Provide recommendations on AI initiatives (including Proof of Concepts and use-case validation); ensure compliance with corporate documents. Simplify business processes and implement organizational improvements that enhance efficiency and quality.Develop and pilot improved project-management methods that increase flexibility and effectiveness.Assist in creating initiatives that strengthen sector efficiency and sustainability; explore opportunities to establish new projects or affiliated entities. Promote a culture of innovation and motivate departments to adopt cutting-edge solutions. Qualifications Job Qualifications & RequirementsEducation:Bachelor’s/ master’s degree in civil engineering/ business administrationExperience:12+ years in case of master’s degree (14+ years in case of bachelor’s degree)Required CompetenciesTechnical CompetenciesGovernance, Risk & Excellence ProgramsOperational Excellence & Service InnovationProject ManagementPolicy Analysis and DevelopmentRTA Business ContextStrategic Planning & Execution ManagementEcosystem LeadershipVision-Setting & Strategic ForesightStrategic Project TrackingHorizon ScanningInternal Coordination & Sector AlignmentQuality Management and Enhancement Job Category: Organizational Performance and DevelopmentAdvertiser: Roads and Transport AuthorityDepartment: Executive Affairs CEOEducational-level: BachelorRequired Nationality: All Nationalities (Priority for UAE National) Suitable for people with determination: NoMonthly Salary: UnspecifiedSchedule-Time: Full timeJob Posting: 31/08/2026Unposting Date: 30/0

Education: Bachelor’s/ master’s degree in civil engineering/ business administration. Experience: 12+ years in case of master’s degree (14+ years in case of bachelor’s degree). Required Competencies: Governance, Risk & Excellence Programs; Operational Excellence & Service Innovation; Project Management; Policy Analysis and Development; RTA Business Context; Strategic Planning & Execution Management; Ecosystem Leadership; Vision-Setting & Strategic Foresight; Strategic Project Tracking; Horizon Scanning; Internal Coordination & Sector Alignment; Quality Management and Enhancement.

Strategy: Ensure projects are aligned with the RTA and Dubai Strategic plan; Serve as the primary advisor to the CEO on portfolio priorities and benefits realization; Design and implement an advanced portfolio governance framework; Provide strategic advice on international opportunities and best practice; Analyze strategic gaps and provide recommendations; Prepare strategic study for EAS CEO; Develop recommendations on strategic partnerships; Participate/lead strategic committees and contribute to policy development; Ensure governance framework and standards are applied; Develop strategic initiatives for sustainability and corporate development; Coordinate corporate partnerships and external engagements. Operations: Supervise overall progress of projects; Monitor program/project performance and report deviations; Coordinate and monitor sector projects with risk analysis and performance tracking; Review change orders and analyze root causes; Ensure value management principles are applied; Manage communications with government and external partners; Prepare CEO meeting briefs and presentations; Manage project-related complaints; Review budgets and resource utilization; Evaluate resourcing across sector projects. Product/Process Improvement: Analyze performance data to identify challenges; Develop sector KPIs and monitoring systems; Disseminate innovative practices and lessons learned; Benchmark sector performance against global best practices; Recommend AI initiatives and ensure compliance with documents; Simplify processes and implement organizational improvements; Develop improved project-management methods; Promote innovation and sponsor new projects or affiliated entities.