# Senior Project Manager - 12 Months Contract — Nathan HR

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Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Type: contract · Level: senior
Monthly salary: AED 40,000 to 65,000 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-09-14
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## Description

Summary

We are looking for an experienced Project Management / PMO professional to lead transformation initiatives and special projects while ensuring strong project governance, performance tracking, and executive reporting. The role will work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to translate business objectives into actionable plans and ensure effective delivery, accountability, and alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management, Operations, or a related field.

• 8+ years of experience in project management, PMO, transformation, strategy execution, or special projects.

• Strong experience in PMO governance, project planning, project controls, risk management, and performance reporting.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience engaging senior leadership.

• Strong business acumen and ability to translate strategic objectives into structured project plans and actionable deliverables.

• Experience managing multiple initiatives and working across diverse functions.

• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification is preferred.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead transformation initiatives and special projects from planning through execution and closure.

• Develop project plans, milestones, timelines, governance frameworks, and reporting mechanisms.

• Monitor project progress, risks, issues, dependencies, actions, and overall performance.

• Prepare dashboards, status reports, governance packs, and steering committee materials for senior leadership.

• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment on priorities, responsibilities, timelines, and deliverables.

• Identify delivery risks, escalate key issues, and recommend corrective actions.

• Drive PMO disciplines including governance, project controls, reporting cadence, and performance visibility.

• Facilitate project meetings and workshops, track actions, and ensure accountability.

• Support alignment between strategic business objectives and project execution.

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## Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management, Operations, or a related field
8+ years of experience in project management, PMO, transformation, strategy execution, or special projects.
Strong experience in PMO governance, project planning, project controls, risk management, and performance reporting.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience engaging senior leadership.
Strong business acumen and ability to translate strategic objectives into structured project plans and actionable deliverables.
Experience managing multiple initiatives and working across diverse functions.
PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification is preferred.

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