# Project Manager — ekthar

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Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Type: full_time · Level: senior
Monthly salary: AED 40,000 to 60,000 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-07-28
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## Description

We are looking for a dynamic and highly organized professional to lead strategic projects within a fast-paced, government-linked environment, working closely with executive leadership and multiple stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex strategic projects from initiation through successful completion.

• Drive project planning, execution, governance, budgeting, risk management, and reporting.

• Present project updates, risks, and recommendations to executive leadership and C-suite stakeholders.

• Coordinate across multiple entities, partners, consultants, and vendors to ensure successful project delivery.

• Establish and maintain project management standards, governance frameworks, and quality assurance processes.

• Lead, mentor, and allocate project resources across multiple concurrent initiatives.

• Manage procurement activities and oversee vendor and consultant performance.

• Continuously improve project delivery capabilities and contribute to building a high-performing PM function.

What We're Looking For:

• 8–10+ years of project or programme management experience leading large-scale, high-impact initiatives.

• Previous experience within a top-tier management consulting firm (MBB) or a comparable senior role in a government or government-linked organization.

• Strong understanding of Abu Dhabi's government and institutional landscape is mandatory.

• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams and multiple stakeholders.

• Confident presenting to executive leadership and driving strategic decision-making.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, or a related discipline from a reputable university; a Master's degree is highly desirable.

• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification is an advantage.

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## Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, or a related discipline from a reputable university; 8–10+ years of project or programme management experience leading large-scale, high-impact initiatives; Proven experience within or with government/government-linked organizations and strong understanding of Abu Dhabi's government and institutional landscape; PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification is an advantage.

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