Project Manager Officer

JOB PURPOSE:

Responsible for planning, executing, and driving end-to-end project delivery according to strict deadlines and within budget. This role involves coordinating internal resources, external stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to ensure project objectives are achieved, risks are managed, and deliverables meet quality standards. Aligning project outcomes with organizational goals and ensuring stakeholder satisfaction.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Project Planning & Execution

• Lead the end-to-end management of assigned projects (infrastructure, operational improvements, digital transformation, safety initiatives, etc.)
• Develop and maintain Tawasul platform project dashboards and reports (KPIs, scope, timelines, resources, budget, and terminal performance).
• Track operational and financial metrics to support data-driven decision-making.
• Prepare executive-level updates and presentations for the line manager and senior management in line with company branding and standards.
• Provide regular progress updates and capture lessons learned for continuous improvement.
• Handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Conduct regular site visits to monitor project progress, compliance, and quality.
• Develop reports to capture changes to project scope, schedule, and costs in line with approved change management processes.
• Perform risk management by maintaining updated risk and issue registers with corrective/preventive actions.
• Identify and escalate risks, issues, and improvement opportunities promptly.
• Coordinate with all internal departments to ensure smooth execution.
• Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Ensure adherence to DP World standards, HSSE (Health, Safety, Security & Environment) policies, and compliance frameworks.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and capture lessons learned.
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with stakeholders, understanding and meeting diverse expectations without jeopardizing value delivery.
• Facilitate regular status review meetings with project teams and stakeholders and prepare clear weekly status reports.
• Coordinate steering committee meetings with project sponsors, owners, and senior management.

Portfolio & Strategic Alignment

• Prepare and present status reports, financial forecasts, and variance analyses.
• Manage multiple related or unrelated projects/programs in parallel without compromising overall performance.
• Ensure continuous alignment of project goals with organizational and business unit strategic objectives.

Change & Governance

• Manage project scope variations, schedule adjustments, and budget changes via defined change control processes.
• Keep the risk register updated and proactively implement mitigation plans.
• Ensure governance standards are adhered to across all phases of the project lifecycle.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or related field.
• Professional certifications (PMP, or equivalent) preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in project management, preferably within ports, logistics, shipping, or infrastructure industries.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale, multi-stakeholder projects.
• Strong knowledge of HSSE standards and regulatory frameworks relevant to the ports and logistics sector.