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Director - Transformation and PMO Governance We are looking to hire a Director - Transformation and PMO Governance who will be responsible for leading large-scale, multi-million-dollar transformation initiatives focused on digital modernization, automation, and operational excellence across departments for our client a leading semi government organization in Dubai, UAE. This position will be a long term annually renewable contract with minimum duration of 12 months. This role requires a strategic leader who can define and deliver a unified transformation agenda, establish governance frameworks, and ensure measurable outcomes in alignment with the organisations vision for digital innovation and citizen-centric service delivery. The ideal candidate brings over 15 years of progressive experience in managing enterprise-scale technology and process transformation programs, with deep expertise in digital strategy, automation, IT modernization, and PMO governance. Key responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Transformation <ul> <li>Lead the design and execution of organization-wide transformation programs aimed at enhancing digital services, technology, efficiency, and transparency.</li> <li>Define strategic roadmaps for digitization, automation, and modernization of legacy systems.</li> <li>Partner with senior stakeholders / C-suite to align transformation initiatives with digital and operational excellence strategies.</li> <li>Establish an enterprise transformation office (ETO) to drive cross-departmental integration and collaboration.</li> <li>Oversee a portfolio of digital transformation programs valued at multi-million dollars, ensuring delivery within defined scope, timelines, and budgets.</li> <li>Develop and enforce PMO governance frameworks, policies, and methodologies in line with international best practices (PMI, PRINCE2, MSP, Agile).</li> <li>Ensure consistent reporting, performance tracking, and benefits realization across all transformation projects.</li> <li>Drive automation initiatives using emerging technologies (AI, RPA, Data Analytics) to streamline operations and enhance citizen service delivery.</li> </ul> Operational Excellence & Innovation <ul> <li>Implement lean process improvement frameworks to enhance operational performance and service efficiency across public sector functions.</li> <li>Promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement through the adoption of agile and design-thinking methodologies.</li> <li>Identify and remove systemic inefficiencies, driving measurable impact in cost optimization and service quality.</li> <li>Manage transformation budgets exceeding USD 50M+, ensuring effective utilization, transparency, and fiscal accountability.</li> <li>Lead vendor management, technology partnerships, and procurement strategies to ensure value-driven outcomes.</li> <li>Drive the realization of tangible business and citizen benefits from transformation investments.</li> </ul> Stakeholder & Change Management <ul> <li>Engage and influence senior leaders across ministries, agencies, and public enterprises to drive adoption of transformation programs.</li> <li>Lead organization-wide change management initiatives, ensuring readiness, communication, and training to support digital transformation.</li> <li>Build strong relationships with external partners, technology vendors, and strategic advisors.</li> </ul> Knowledge, Skills & Experience <ul> <li>Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related discipline.</li> <li>15+ years of experience leading large-scale transformation programs, preferably within the government or public sector.</li> <li>Proven experience delivering digital modernization, automation, or enterprise IT transformation initiatives with budgets exceeding USD 50M+.</li> <li>Deep understanding of government processes, governance frameworks, and digital service delivery models.</li> <li>Strong background in PMO leadership, portfolio management, and cross-functional program delivery.</li> <li>Familiarity with emerging technologies such as AI, RPA, Cloud, Data Analytics, and Smart Infrastructure.</li> <li>Relevant certifications such as PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2, MSP, Agile or Lean Six Sigma are highly preferred.</li> <li>Strategic vision and policy alignment</li> <li>Digital transformation and modernization expertise</li> <li>Strong leadership and stakeholder management</li> <li>Governance and performance measurement</li> <li>Operational excellence and continuous improvement</li> <li>Financial and contract management</li> <li>Change management and communication</li> </ul> Availability <ul> <li>Preference will be given to candidates available immediately or a maximum 30 days after accepting the offer.</li> </ul> We are looking for a candidate who will be able to work onsite in United Arab Emirates. Please apply with your resume and remember to provide us with your contact details. We will review your job application within 7 working days. Should your profile fit the requirements of the role a consultant from Edari will be in touch with you to get a deeper understanding of your profile, to discuss the role in more detail and potential next steps. Seniority level Director Employment type Full-time Job function Information Technology, Project Management, and Management Industries Government Relations Services, Information Services, and Strategic Management Services<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?9aHZvzrW%2fNWOmkKYG8VLgpSlyoeDtfeja" width="0" height="0" />

Director - Transformation and PMO Governance

DP World

<div>Job Purpose:
Reporting to the Senior Vice President of the Project Management Office (PMO), the Global Director - Project Management - Logistics will play a crucial role in leading and driving international and complex projects for the logistics division. This role will lead the project management for the global portfolio of Freight Forwarding (FF) product and technology initiatives (e.g., NPM/QT within TiAB) from strategy through adoption, ensuring on-time, high-quality delivery and measurable business outcomes related to overall project management. The role aligns Global, Regional and Group Technology teams across ocean FCL/LCL, air, and VAS to standardize ways of working, harden master data/governance, and scale capabilities globally.
The role also chairs the Freight Forwarding Communities roadmap council, aligning Community Leads and Group Technology around a single JIRA-governed backlog and quarterly roadmap that prioritizes value, de-duplicates work, and drives on-time, high-quality releases and involves owning, managing and coordinating various projects to ensure successful delivery within scope, time, and budget constraints. This is a fast-paced environment and requires a structured thinker with relevant project management and freight forwarding experience to lead and drive key business stakeholders. technology and other partners.
This role will lead multi-region transformation programs with high ambiguity (cross-pillar, legal/compliance, cybersecurity), resolving novel problems at the intersection of FF operations and platform engineering. 
Accountabilities:
Project Management:
Lead and drive project management and PMO taking both an execution and strategic position. Lead and drive large scale global strategic projects. Assist in the development and implementation of project management methodologies and best practices.
Roadmap Strategy &amp; Communities of Practice:
Establish and run the FF Communities roadmap council (Ocean FCL/LCL, Air, VAS, Events &amp; Milestones, Consolidation flows). Translate business strategy into an integrated quarterly roadmap; set Gate 0&ndash;2 acceptance criteria, BRD quality standards, dependency plans, and release calendars.
Strategic Alignment:
Collaborate with the SVP PMO and other key stakeholders to align project work with corporate strategy and objectives. Assist in prioritizing projects in line with strategic goals.
JIRA Governance &amp; Portfolio Hygiene:
Own JIRA/Confluence standards for the FF portfolio (workflows, statuses, labels, DOR/DOD, dashboards). Drive backlog hygiene, sequencing and scope control; publish release notes and change impacts; operate with data-driven metrics (throughput, cycle time, burn-up, defect escape rate).
Stakeholder Communication:
Facilitate communication between the SVP PMO and project teams. Assist in disseminating project updates and key information to stakeholders.
Lead strong collaboration across the communities, global business, technology, etc. Orchestrate operating rhythms with Regions, Product/Engineering, Procurement/Pricing, Finance, Legal/Compliance, and Ops Excellence to ensure decisions are timely, documented, and executed.
Project Oversight:
Lead global projects, provide strong governance and structure.
Support the SVP PMO in overseeing the execution of international projects.
Monitor project progress, identify risks, and propose mitigation strategies.
Reporting and Analysis:
Own the reporting for projects across your portfolio. Assist in the preparation of project reports and analysis for senior leadership. Provide insights and recommendations based on project performance.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution.
Facilitate coordination and communication across departments and regions.
Participate on the development of career path and training for the PMO community
Process Improvement:
Own the reporting for projects across your portfolio. Assist in the preparation of project reports and analysis for senior leadership. Provide insights and recommendations based on project performance.
Training and Development:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution.
Facilitate coordination and communication across departments and regions.
Participate on the development of career path and training for the PMO community
Delivery &amp; Risk Management:
Assist in identifying, assessing, and mitigating project-related risks. Run plan-of-record, critical path, and Plan A/Plan B scenarios for major drops (e.g., CRv3.1/3.2). Proactively manage risks, issues, and cross-team dependencies; trigger timely mitigations and escalations. Work with project teams to develop risk mitigation plans and strategies.
Quality Assurance:
Ensure adherence to project management standards and quality assurance processes.
Assist in conducting project reviews and audits as needed.
Communications &amp; Executive Reporting:
Provide clear, concise status to senior leadership; maintain a single source of truth (scorecards/OKRs), and prepare executive readouts for SteerCo&rsquo;s/Boards as required. 
Experience &amp; Skills:
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in business administration, Engineering, or related field. Master's degree or Project Management certification (PMP) preferred.
</li><li>10&ndash;12+ years delivering large, multi-region product/technology programs with proven experience in project management roles, with a track record of successfully leading and delivering international and complex projects.
 </li><li>Proven experience (5 years) in Freight Forwarding.
</li><li>Comfortable working in fast paced environment
</li><li>Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and best practices.
</li><li>Hands-on expertise with JIRA or similar tools (incl. Advanced Roadmaps/Portfolio) and data-driven portfolio management.
</li><li>Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
</li><li>Analytical mindset with the ability to identify problems, analyze data, and develop solutions.
</li><li>Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
</li><li>Experience in the logistics or transportation industry is desirable but not essential. 
</li></ul>#LI-DS2</div>

Global Director – Project Management - Logistics

<div>
 
 We are looking to hire a
 
 Director &ndash; Transformation and PMO Governance
 
 who will be responsible for leading large-scale, multi-million-dollar transformation initiatives focused on digital modernization, automation, and operational excellence across departments for our client a leading semi government organization in Dubai, UAE.
 
 
 
 
 
 This position will be a long term annually renewable contract with minimum duration of 12 months.
 
 
 
 
 
 This role requires a strategic leader who can define and deliver a unified transformation agenda, establish governance frameworks, and ensure measurable outcomes in alignment with the organisations vision for digital innovation and citizen-centric service delivery. The ideal candidate brings over 15 years of progressive experience in managing enterprise-scale technology and process transformation programs, with deep expertise in digital strategy, automation, IT modernization, and PMO governance.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Strategic Leadership &amp; Transformation
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Lead the design and execution of organization-wide transformation programs aimed at enhancing digital services, technology, efficiency, and transparency.
 </li>
 <li>
 Define strategic roadmaps for digitization, automation, and modernization of legacy systems.
 </li>
 <li>
 Partner with senior stakeholders / C-suite to align transformation initiatives with digital and operational excellence strategies.
 </li>
 <li>
 Establish an enterprise transformation office (ETO) to drive cross-departmental integration and collaboration.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Program &amp; Portfolio Management
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Oversee a portfolio of digital transformation programs valued at multi-million dollars, ensuring delivery within defined scope, timelines, and budgets.
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop and enforce PMO governance frameworks, policies, and methodologies in line with international best practices (PMI, PRINCE2, MSP, Agile).
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure consistent reporting, performance tracking, and benefits realization across all transformation projects.
 </li>
 <li>
 Drive automation initiatives using emerging technologies (AI, RPA, Data Analytics) to streamline operations and enhance citizen service delivery.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Operational Excellence &amp; Innovation
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Implement lean process improvement frameworks to enhance operational performance and service efficiency across public sector functions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement through the adoption of agile and design-thinking methodologies.
 </li>
 <li>
 Identify and remove systemic inefficiencies, driving measurable impact in cost optimization and service quality.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Financial &amp; Resource Management
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Manage transformation budgets exceeding USD 50M+, ensuring effective utilization, transparency, and fiscal accountability.
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead vendor management, technology partnerships, and procurement strategies to ensure value-driven outcomes.
 </li>
 <li>
 Drive the realization of tangible business and citizen benefits from transformation investments.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Stakeholder &amp; Change Management
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Engage and influence senior leaders across ministries, agencies, and public enterprises to drive adoption of transformation programs.
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead organization-wide change management initiatives, ensuring readiness, communication, and training to support digital transformation.
 </li>
 <li>
 Build strong relationships with external partners, technology vendors, and strategic advisors.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Knowledge, Skills &amp; Experience:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related discipline.
 </li>
 <li>
 15+ years of experience leading large-scale transformation programs, preferably within the government or public sector.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven experience delivering digital modernization, automation, or enterprise IT transformation initiatives with budgets exceeding USD 50M+.
 </li>
 <li>
 Deep understanding of government processes, governance frameworks, and digital service delivery models.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong background in PMO leadership, portfolio management, and cross-functional program delivery.
 </li>
 <li>
 Familiarity with emerging technologies such as AI, RPA, Cloud, Data Analytics, and Smart Infrastructure.
 </li>
 <li>
 Relevant certifications such as PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2, MSP, Agile or Lean Six Sigma are highly preferred.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Competencies
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Strategic vision and policy alignment
 </li>
 <li>
 Digital transformation and modernization expertise
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong leadership and stakeholder management
 </li>
 <li>
 Governance and performance measurement
 </li>
 <li>
 Operational excellence and continuous improvement
 </li>
 <li>
 Financial and contract management
 </li>
 <li>
 Change management and communication
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Availability:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Preference will be given to candidates available immediately or a maximum 30 days after accepting the offer.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 We are looking for a candidate who will be able to work onsite in United Arab Emirates. Please apply with your resume and remember to provide us with your contact details.
 
 
 
 
 
 We will review your job application within 7 working days. Should your profile fit the requirements of the role a consultant from Edari will be in touch with you to get a deeper understanding of your profile, to discuss the role in more detail and potential next steps
 
 
 
</div>

RSA Global

<div>
 
 
 Head of Project Management Office (PMO) &ndash; Dubai, UAE
 
 
 
 📍
 
 Location:
 
 Dubai, UAE
 
 
 🏢
 
 Business Unit:
 
 RSA Global (Corporate)
 
 
 📈
 
 Reports To:
 
 Group CEO (solid line) and Group CFO (dotted line)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About the Role
 
 
 
 RSA Global is seeking a
 
 Head of Project Management Office (PMO)
 
 to design, implement, and lead the Group PMO across all business entities. This strategic leadership role will transform RSA&rsquo;s priorities into structured, measurable project delivery &mdash; ensuring every initiative across technology, construction, operations, and transformation is executed with visibility, control, and accountability.
 
 
 The role reports to the
 
 Group CEO
 
 for delivery performance and to the
 
 Group CFO
 
 for financial governance, ensuring a strong balance between operational execution and financial discipline.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Establish and enforce a unified
 
 project governance framework
 
 and operating model across all RSA entities.
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain a
 
 single project portfolio
 
 across the group, prioritising based on strategic value, ROI, and capacity.
 </li>
 <li>
 Oversee
 
 execution and delivery
 
 of strategic projects, ensuring accountability and timely completion.
 </li>
 <li>
 Deliver
 
 visual dashboards and performance reports
 
 to the Group CEO, CFO, and shareholders.
 </li>
 <li>
 Build PMO capability through a structured
 
 Playbook, templates, and governance cadence.
 
 </li>
 <li>
 Coach and develop project managers across business units to embed a culture of excellence and accountability.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Stakeholder Interfaces
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 Internal:
 
 Group CEO, Group CFO, Entity CEOs &amp; GMs, Functional Heads (IT, Operations, Finance, HR, Procurement, HSSEQ)
 </li>
 <li>
 
 External:
 
 Consultants, contractors, system integrators, auditors, and strategic partners
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Candidate Profile
 
 
 
 
 Education:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain
 </li>
 <li>
 MBA or PMP/Prince2 certification preferred
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Experience:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 10&ndash;15 years of project management or transformation experience, including 5+ years in a
 
 PMO leadership role
 
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven experience managing multi-entity portfolios in
 
 logistics, supply chain, construction, or technology
 
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong knowledge of
 
 financial governance, ROI tracking, and capital project management
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Skills &amp; Competencies:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Excellent governance and stakeholder management across senior leadership
 </li>
 <li>
 Data-driven, proficient in
 
 Power BI, Smartsheet, and MS Project
 
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong communication and analytical thinking
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborative and resilient leadership style with high emotional intelligence
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Success Measures
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 100% of projects governed under PMO framework
 </li>
 <li>
 Tier 1 projects within &plusmn;10% schedule and &plusmn;5% budget variance
 </li>
 <li>
 Timely delivery of monthly and quarterly dashboards
 </li>
 <li>
 Improved cross-entity collaboration and visible accountability
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 If you&rsquo;re an experienced PMO leader with a passion for structured execution, strategic alignment, and transformation &mdash;
 
 we&rsquo;d love to hear from you.
 
 
 
 👉
 
 Apply now and be part of RSA Global&rsquo;s growth journey!
 
 
</div>

Head of Project Management Office

<div>
 
 Job Purpose
 
 
 
 
 JOB DESCRIPTION
 
 
 
 Reporting to the Senior Vice President of the Project Management Office (PMO), the Global Director - Project Management - Logistics will play a crucial role in leading and driving international and complex projects for the logistics division. This role will lead the project management for the global portfolio of Freight Forwarding (FF) product and technology initiatives (e.g., NPM/QT within TiAB) from strategy through adoption, ensuring on-time, high-quality delivery and measurable business outcomes related to overall project management. The role aligns Global, Regional and Group Technology teams across ocean FCL/LCL, air, and VAS to standardize ways of working, harden master data/governance, and scale capabilities globally.
 
 
 The role also chairs the Freight Forwarding Communities roadmap council, aligning Community Leads and Group Technology around a single JIRA-governed backlog and quarterly roadmap that prioritizes value, de-duplicates work, and drives on-time, high-quality releases and involves owning, managing and coordinating various projects to ensure successful delivery within scope, time, and budget constraints. This is a fast-paced environment and requires a structured thinker with relevant project management and freight forwarding experience to lead and drive key business stakeholders. technology and other partners.
 
 
 This role will lead multi-region transformation programs with high ambiguity (cross-pillar, legal/compliance, cybersecurity), resolving novel problems at the intersection of FF operations and platform engineering.
 
 
 
 Accountabilities
 
 
 
 
 Project Management:
 
 
 
 Lead and drive project management and PMO taking both an execution and strategic position. Lead and drive large scale global strategic projects. Assist in the development and implementation of project management methodologies and best practices.
 
 
 
 Roadmap Strategy &amp; Communities Of Practice
 
 
 
 Establish and run the FF Communities roadmap council (Ocean FCL/LCL, Air, VAS, Events &amp; Milestones, Consolidation flows). Translate business strategy into an integrated quarterly roadmap; set Gate 0&ndash;2 acceptance criteria, BRD quality standards, dependency plans, and release calendars.
 
 
 
 Strategic Alignment
 
 
 
 Collaborate with the SVP PMO and other key stakeholders to align project work with corporate strategy and objectives. Assist in prioritizing projects in line with strategic goals.
 
 
 
 JIRA Governance &amp; Portfolio Hygiene
 
 
 
 Own JIRA/Confluence standards for the FF portfolio (workflows, statuses, labels, DOR/DOD, dashboards). Drive backlog hygiene, sequencing and scope control; publish release notes and change impacts; operate with data-driven metrics (throughput, cycle time, burn-up, defect escape rate).
 
 
 
 Stakeholder Communication
 
 
 
 Facilitate communication between the SVP PMO and project teams. Assist in disseminating project updates and key information to stakeholders.
 
 
 Lead strong collaboration across the communities, global business, technology, etc. Orchestrate operating rhythms with Regions, Product/Engineering, Procurement/Pricing, Finance, Legal/Compliance, and Ops Excellence to ensure decisions are timely, documented, and executed.
 
 
 
 Project Oversight
 
 
 
 Lead global projects, provide strong governance and structure.
 
 
 Support the SVP PMO in overseeing the execution of international projects.
 
 
 Monitor project progress, identify risks, and propose mitigation strategies.
 
 
 
 Reporting And Analysis
 
 
 
 Own the reporting for projects across your portfolio. Assist in the preparation of project reports and analysis for senior leadership. Provide insights and recommendations based on project performance.
 
 
 
 Cross-Functional Collaboration
 
 
 
 Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution.
 
 
 Facilitate coordination and communication across departments and regions.
 
 
 Participate on the development of career path and training for the PMO community
 
 
 
 Process Improvement
 
 
 
 Own the reporting for projects across your portfolio. Assist in the preparation of project reports and analysis for senior leadership. Provide insights and recommendations based on project performance.
 
 
 
 Training And Development
 
 
 
 Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution.
 
 
 Facilitate coordination and communication across departments and regions.
 
 
 Participate on the development of career path and training for the PMO community
 
 
 
 Delivery &amp; Risk Management
 
 
 
 Assist in identifying, assessing, and mitigating project-related risks. Run plan-of-record, critical path, and Plan A/Plan B scenarios for major drops (e.g., CRv3.1/3.2). Proactively manage risks, issues, and cross-team dependencies; trigger timely mitigations and escalations. Work with project teams to develop risk mitigation plans and strategies.
 
 
 
 Quality Assurance
 
 
 
 Ensure adherence to project management standards and quality assurance processes.
 
 
 Assist in conducting project reviews and audits as needed.
 
 
 
 Communications &amp; Executive Reporting
 
 
 
 Provide clear, concise status to senior leadership; maintain a single source of truth (scorecards/OKRs), and prepare executive readouts for SteerCo&rsquo;s/Boards as required.
 
 
 
 Experience &amp; Skills
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in business administration, Engineering, or related field. Master's degree or Project Management certification (PMP) preferred.
 </li>
 <li>
 10&ndash;12+ years delivering large, multi-region product/technology programs with proven experience in project management roles, with a track record of successfully leading and delivering international and complex projects.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven experience (5 years) in Freight Forwarding.
 </li>
 <li>
 Comfortable working in fast paced environment
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and best practices.
 </li>
 <li>
 Hands-on expertise with JIRA or similar tools (incl. Advanced Roadmaps/Portfolio) and data-driven portfolio management.
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
 </li>
 <li>
 Analytical mindset with the ability to identify problems, analyze data, and develop solutions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience in the logistics or transportation industry is desirable but not essential.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 About Us
 
 
 
 Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world&rsquo;s trade flow better, changing what&rsquo;s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.
 
 
 With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 115,000 employees from 160 nationalities, spanning 78 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that&rsquo;s fit for the future.
 
 
 We&rsquo;re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology &ndash; and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.
 
 
 What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we&rsquo;re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimizing disruptions from the factory floor to the customer&rsquo;s door.
 
 
 DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures &ndash; not just in what we do but also in how we behave.
 
 
 We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what&rsquo;s possible.
 
 
 WE MAKE TRADE FLOW
 
 
 
 To Change What's Possible For Everyone.
 
 
 
 
 ABOUT THE TEAM
 
 
 
 
 About DP World
 
 
 
 Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world&rsquo;s trade flow better, changing what&rsquo;s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.
 
 
 With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that&rsquo;s fit for the future.
 
 
 We&rsquo;re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology &ndash; and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.
 
 
 What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we&rsquo;re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer&rsquo;s door.
 
 
 DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures &ndash; not just in what we do but also in how we behave.
 
 
 We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what &rsquo; s possible.
 
 
 
 WE MAKE TRADE FLOW
 
</div>

Alvarez & Marsal

<div></div><div><div><div>Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates 
Date Posted: Oct 7, 2025</div><div><div> 
</div></div></div><div>Description
<div>Job title: Director</div><div>
Reporting To: Managing Director
</div><div>Location: UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi)</div><div>
Business unit: Infrastructure and Capital Projects (I&amp;CP)</div><div>
</div><div><div>
About Alvarez &amp; Marsal</div><div>
</div><div>
Alvarez &amp; Marsal (A&amp;M) is a global consulting firm with over 11,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work&mdash;guided by A&amp;M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity&mdash;are why our people love working at A&amp;M.</div><div>
</div><div>
The Team</div><div>
</div><div>
Our team is focused on improving return on investment capital and reducing the risks specific to capital projects. Our highly respected Infrastructure and Capital Projects (I&amp;CP) team is built on deep industry sector expertise with a demonstrably differentiated ability to address the most complex business problems and by supporting our owner/operator/contractor clients with the expertise of our deep project, Alvarez &amp; Marsal's ultimate goal is to reduce the level of uncertainty associated with the development and operational costs of your projects, contributing to greater shareholder value drawn from procurement through execution and asset management through different solutions.
</div><div>
</div><div>Our I&amp;CP Advisory Team operates throughout the entire development life cycle:
</div><div>
 </div><ul><li>Capital Strategy and Deal Advisory (Financial, Technical and Regulatory Vision)</li><li>
 Capital Delivery and Project Rescue (Execution Phase)</li><li>
 Asset Optimization (Operational and Technical Improvement)</li></ul><div>
</div><div>
Our initial key focus in terms of service offering will cover:
</div><div>
 </div><ul><li>Development Management</li><li>
 Strategic PMO &amp; Client Representative</li><li>
 Cost Advisory</li><li>
 Constructions Claims Advisory
</li></ul><div>
</div><div>How you will contribute</div><div>
We are looking to recruit exceptional business leaders in our UAE (Abu Dhabi and Dubai), and to support wider regional growth at the Director level. Working with some of the brightest and most experienced colleagues in the industry, you will develop and implement innovative solutions in the context of performance improvement, digitization, delivery transformation, and operational turnaround.</div><div>
</div><div>
You will be working as part of a wider global practice focused on deploying digital, risk allocation, delivery support as well as cost-efficiency solutions while simultaneously integrating governance throughout the infrastructure projects lifecycle.</div><div>
</div><div>
Responsibilities</div><div>
</div><ul><li>
Lead the execution of work fronts with expertise, identifying improvement initiatives and actively engaging with the client in all phases of the project.</li><li>
Lead meetings and presentations with both client and A&amp;M's managerial and executive levels, demonstrating confidence and mastery of the topics discussed.</li><li>
Assume a leadership role with teams and clients, participating in effective negotiations and collaborations between leaders.</li><li>
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients.</li><li>
Develop and manage strategic partnerships for business growth.</li><li>
Participate in events and associations to foster relationships and identify opportunities.</li><li>
Work with a creative mindset to co-create solutions and offer innovative approaches to address client challenges.</li><li>
Take advantage of industry network and influence to identify and develop new business opportunities for A&amp;M Infra and other Business Units.</li></ul><div></div><div> 
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Qualifications</div><div>
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 A high-grade bachelor&rsquo;s degree in engineering or construction discipline (and or MBA) from an accredited top-tier university.</li><li>
 Master&rsquo;s degree in civil engineering, or a related major.</li><li>
 15 to 20 years of proven experience in business development and/or infrastructure project management with deep expertise in the delivery of major complex capital projects. (Must-have requirement).</li><li>
 10+ years of experience in Top Tier consulting firms, with strong business acumen, self-propelled entrepreneurial mindset, and strong interpersonal and communication skills. (Must-have requirement).</li><li>
 Experience in giga &amp; mega projects (and or real estate, hospitality, entertainment, infrastructure, transportation, sports, aviation and sectors).
 </li><li>Understanding of the construction execution life cycle and exposure to feasibility studies, technical due diligence, procurement, PPP, development management, strategic PMO, client representative, cost advisory, claims and disputes.</li><li>
 Middle East Experience is mandatory with access to a current client base in region.
 </li><li>Professional Accreditation such as MRICS, FRICS, PMI, PMP, MAPM, CIOB et al.
 </li><li>Arabic language skills are desirable but not essential.</li><li>
 Strong business acumen, self-propelled entrepreneurial mindset, and strong interpersonal and communication skills.</li><li>
 Availability for regional wide travel.</li><li>
 Ability to facilitate analysis to guide project delivery, proposing action plans and demonstrating confidence in decision-making.</li><li>
 Excellent verbal and written communication skills include the ability to articulate to senior members of management, client representatives and colleagues.</li><li>
 Highly analytical and conceptual problem-solving mind-set.</li><li>
 Strong project management and negotiation skills.</li><li>
 Team-oriented personality.</li><li>
 Motivated and effective in a fast-paced and dynamic culture.</li></ul><div>
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Your journey at A&amp;M</div><div>
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We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person&rsquo;s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.
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</div><div>We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&amp;M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.
</div></div></div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Inclusive Diversity</h2>
A&amp;M&rsquo;s entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work&mdash;guided by A&amp;M&rsquo;s core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity&mdash;are the main reasons our people love working at A&amp;M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity, and we foster inclusiveness, encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&amp;M way.
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Equal Opportunity Employer</h2>
It is Alvarez &amp; Marsal&rsquo;s practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws. .
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters</h2>
Please note that as per A&amp;M policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that A&amp;M will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.</div></div>

SD/D Infra Capital Projects UAE

AstraZeneca

<div>JOB TITLE
Gulf IT Strategic Portfolio Director &amp; PMO Lead 
ABOUT ASTRAZENECA
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world&rsquo;s most serious diseases. But we&rsquo;re more than one of the world&rsquo;s leading pharmaceutical companies.
ROLE SUMMARY
The Gulf Strategic Portfolio Director and PMO Lead drives the definition, prioritization, and execution of strategic digital and IT initiatives across the Gulf, serving as a key leader in positioning the market as a regional lighthouse for innovation. This role oversees the entire lifecycle of high-impact projects&mdash;from setup and resource mobilization to deployment and post-implementation review&mdash;ensuring alignment with business goals, adherence to governance standards, and delivery of measurable outcomes. By facilitating stakeholder engagement, fostering continuous improvement, and championing best practices across the region, the incumbent enables operational excellence and maximizes business value from the strategic portfolio.
What you&rsquo;ll do<ul><li>
Build trusted relationships with Gulf and regional stakeholders to shape and lead the local implementation of high-impact strategic digital and IT initiatives. Establish the Gulf as a lighthouse for MEA through exemplary execution, measurable outcomes, and scalable best practice</li><li>
Portfolio Roadmap and Prioritization: Build, own, and evolve the Gulf deployment roadmap, translating complex strategies into market-relevant plans. Drive prioritization based on business value, risk, capacity, and readiness; maintain a clear line of sight from strategy to benefits.</li><li>
End-to-End Program Delivery: Direct the full lifecycle of initiatives&mdash;from project setup and planning through analysis, development, testing, piloting, go-live, hypercare, and post-implementation review&mdash; ensuring high standards of delivery, effective problem solving, and measurable business outcomes.</li><li>
Governance and PMO Leadership: As the Lead for the strategic portfolio, defining standards and frameworks for governance, reporting cadence, risk/issue management, dependency mapping, and change control. Facilitate regular steering and review meetings to align stakeholders and enable effective decision-making.</li><li>
Quality, Compliance, and Risk: Review and sign off on key deliverables. Enforce adherence to governance frameworks, quality standards, cybersecurity requirements, and compliance policies (including data privacy and applicable local regulatory expectations).</li><li>
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication: Provide transparent communications on strategy, progress, risks, mitigations, and outcomes to senior leadership and cross-functional teams, drive alignment across functions</li><li>
Transition to Operations and Adoption: Develop and execute transition plans, ensuring business readiness, operational continuity, and sustainable ownership of solutions by business and IT operations. Drive user enablement, change management, and adoption for long-term value realization</li><li>
Benefits Realization and Continuous Improvement: Monitor utilization and adoption of strategic portfolio, identifying areas for improvement and proactively guiding business stakeholders to realize and maximize business benefits. Champion continuous improvement by challenging the status quo, exploring alternative solutions, and implementing best practices.</li><li>
Vendor and Partner Management: Coordinate external partners and vendors, ensuring contractual alignment, SLAs, delivery quality, and integration with internal teams and enterprise platforms.</li><li>
Standards and Reuse Across MEA: Act as PMO Lead for the strategic portfolio by fostering standardization, knowledge sharing, and reuse of assets, templates, and approaches across MEA markets&mdash;codifying lessons learned from Gulf deployments.</li></ul>
Essential for the role<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree from STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) fields or a related field , MBA preferred</li><li>
Minimum 10 years of previous experience in multinational companies required. Experience in life sciences, healthcare, FMCG is advantageous, specifically in Commercial IT</li><li>
At least 5 years of experience in programme/project management, with a proven track record</li><li>
Strategic portfolio and PMO management experience; exposure to CRM, marketing, data and analytics, AI/ML automation (RPA/IPA), and cloud-based enterprise platforms and ability to connect capabilities to commercial outcomes.</li><li>
Deep expertise in program/project management, governance frameworks, benefits realization, and executive reporting. Strong command of agile and hybrid delivery methods; familiarity with product lifecycle management.</li><li>
Hands-on leadership of complex, multi-country deployments and change management initiatives.</li><li>
Strong, communication and relationship building skills with experience of collaborating and sharing knowledge between teams</li><li>
Evidence of shaping and developing innovative solutions that have a major impact within the business area and organisation</li><li>
Strong networking/consulting skills with good internal/external links</li><li>
Ability to interpret and communicate technical information into business language and in alignment with AZ business</li><li>
Strong influencing and communication skills to align cross-functional stakeholders and senior leaders. Ability to constructively challenge and drive decisions in complex, matrixed environments.</li><li>
 Experience of managing and controlling a budget</li><li>
Solid understanding of data privacy, cybersecurity, quality, and audit-readiness; experience working within governance and compliance frameworks</li></ul>
Desirable for the role<ul><li>
Project Management qualification</li></ul>
Why AstraZeneca?
At AstraZeneca we&rsquo;re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There&rsquo;s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development. We&rsquo;re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare. 
So, what&rsquo;s next?
<ul><li>Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can&rsquo;t wait to hear from you.</li><li>
Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available, and we hope it&rsquo;s yours.</li></ul>
Where can I find out more?
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