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Parsons

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Job Description:</b></p><p>
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented <b>Program T</b><b>echnical Director Airfield &amp; Infrastructure</b> to join our Abu Dhabi team! In this role you will lead the technical delivery of all airfield and supporting infrastructure works, including pavements, utilities, and ancillary facilities. This role ensures that design, construction, and operational readiness are fully integrated, compliant with international and local regulations, and delivered to the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.</p><div><div><p>
The role requires a strategic and experienced technical leader capable of coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, resolving complex interface challenges, and contributing to program governance and decision-making.</p></div><p></p><div><p><b>
What You'll Be Doing:</b></p></div><div><p><b>
1.</b><b> </b><b>Technical Leadership</b></p></div><div><ul><li><p>
 Lead the design and construction delivery of airfield pavements, taxiways, aprons, utilities, and support facilities.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Provide authoritative technical guidance to the airfield and infrastructure teams.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Approve technical documentation, drawings, and specifications.</p></li></ul></div><div><p><b>
2.</b><b> </b><b>Regulatory Compliance</b></p></div><div><ul><li><p>
Ensure all works comply with ICAO, FAA, and local aviation authority regulations.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Monitor adherence to quality, safety, and sustainability standards.</p></li></ul></div><div><p><b>
3.</b><b> Interface Management</b></p></div><div><ul><li><p>
 Manage multi-disciplinary interface between airfield, terminal, utilities, MEP, and operational systems.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
 Conduct interface workshops to resolve technical conflicts and optimize integration.</p></li></ul></div><div><p><b>
4.</b><b> Design &amp; Constructability Reviews</b></p></div><div><ul><li><p>
 Lead design review sessions and constructability assessments.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Drive value engineering and technical optimization initiatives.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Approve design modifications, clarifications, and RFIs.</p></li></ul></div></div><div><div><p><b>
5.</b><b> Program Coordination &amp; Operational Readiness</b></p></div><div><ul><li><p>
Support commissioning, ORAT, and operational readiness activities for airfield and infrastructure systems.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Collaborate with PMCM, construction, and program teams to maintain schedule and milestone adherence.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Provide technical input to program governance and decision-making processes.</p></li></ul></div><div><p><b>
6.</b><b> Risk &amp; Performance Management</b></p></div><div><ul><li><p>
Identify, assess, and mitigate technical and operational risks.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Ensure delivery meets program cost, schedule, and quality targets.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Oversee monitoring and reporting of KPIs for airfield and infrastructure works.</p></li></ul></div><div><p><b>
7.</b><b> Stakeholder Engagement</b></p></div><div><ul><li><p>
Facilitate coordination and approvals with clients, authorities, and stakeholders.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Represent the technical perspective in workshops, reviews, and governance meetings.</p></li></ul></div><div><p><b>
8.</b><b> Team Leadership &amp; Mentorship</b></p></div><div><ul><li><p>
Mentor and develop technical managers and engineers across disciplines.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Promote a culture of excellence, collaboration, and safety.</p></li></ul></div><div><p><b>
9.</b><b> Post-Handover Evaluation</b></p></div><div><ul><li><p>
Support post-handover evaluations, lessons learned, and continuous improvement initiatives.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Ensure that operational requirements and design intent are fully achieved during program closeout.</p></li></ul></div><p></p><div><p><b><br>
What Required Skills You'll Bring:</b></p></div><div><ul><li><p>
 Bachelors degree in Civil, Structural ore related with 20+ years&rsquo; experience in airfield and infrastructure projects, including airports.</p></li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li><p>
Extensive knowledge of pavement, utilities, and support infrastructure design and construction.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Proven expertise in multi-disciplinary integration, operational readiness, and interface management.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Strong leadership, problem-solving, and technical decision-making capabilities.</p></li></ul></div><p></p><div><p><b><br>
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:</b></p><ul><li><p>
Experience with BIM, PMCM, and digital project management tools<b>.</b></p></li></ul><div><ul><li><p>
Familiarity with large-scale airport programs and international standards.</p></li></ul></div></div></div><p></p>
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Program Technical Director (Airfield + Infrastructure)

Mathnasium (Operated by MatrixOne Holdings Ltd.)

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   OVERVIEW
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  This critical leadership position drives quality and consistency of the program while achieving financial goals. This is done by implementing the 8 success factors which align to Mathnasium&rsquo;s mission. The Center Director will oversee all operational functions to ensure compliance to company protocols. The director position will demonstrate leadership and strong coaching/training abilities to develop a team of exceptional instructors that ensure consistent delivery of quality curriculum following the Mathnasium Method. They will maintain a safe and clean environment and maintain and foster effective communication in a professional and respectful manner with all members of the team and all customers. The expectation is that a director will take ownership of their role in the organization and uphold the company&rsquo;s commitment to excellence.
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   Center Management (Sales, Finance, Marketing, and Customer Service)
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   Understand the strategic direction, the target customer and the competitive landscape for area of responsibility and translate that understanding into growing the business.
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   Fiscal management of the center, including achieving top line revenue targets, managing labor and controlling expenses according to company expectations.
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   Conduct tours and consultative sales presentations. Build rapport with parents and effectively convey the benefits of Mathnasium and our commitment to collaborate with them to help their student be successful in Math.
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   Utilize Radius and all company programs designed to drive and monitor enrollment. Follow steps necessary to convert leads to new enrollments.&nbsp;
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   Cultivate positive relationships with families by providing excellent service, anticipating needs and exceeding their expectations. Create and achieve a high level of family engagement and long-term retention.
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   Model appropriate behavior in stressful situations, gather factual data, communicate with all appropriate individuals and take appropriate and timely action to resolve problems and maintain confidentiality.
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   Identify and participate in local marketing efforts, acting as an ambassador of Mathnasium, to increase community awareness and generate new leads.
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   Maintain and foster collaborative relationships with local schools, teachers and organizations that yield student enrollments.
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   Establish positive and ongoing relationships with students, parents, community and staff.&nbsp;
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   Strategic planning; evaluate center performance and adjust strategy to maximize business, improve team performance and enhance parent satisfaction. Take initiative to improve the overall operation and success of the center.
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   Collaborate with peers and act as peer leader in areas of strength/expertise.
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   Protect the assets of the company.
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   Ensure the center is customer ready at all times, including optimal cleanliness and organization.
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   Approach all manners of the business with the utmost attention to detail; especially customer accounts and billing transactions.
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   Human Resources
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   Recruit, select, schedule and develop energetic, fully engaged staff to build a high-performing team focused on quality and service to meet the needs of the current customers and be prepared for future growth.
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   Hold team accountable for following company policies and procedures.
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   Create a culture based on integrity and professionalism.
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   Foster positive and effective communication that provides leadership and clear direction utilizing multiple methods including frequent conversations, written correspondence and team meetings.
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   Conduct regular and ongoing performance reviews to provide constructive feedback regarding individual performance.
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   Continuously upgrade talent, maintain a succession plan and develop the assistant director as a successor.
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   Exercise judgment in addressing employee matters, valuing engagement and quality and making the best decision for students, families and employees.
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   Education/Programming
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   Ensure the Mathnasium Method is utilized for all student instruction, providing effective and concise math instruction that makes sense to each student. Protect the integrity of our program and brand.
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   Lead by example and model appropriate, instructor/student interactions. Motivate students and demonstrate enthusiasm for teaching math. Develop rapport and create a fun learning environment.
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   Monitor/observe the center daily to identify improvement opportunities.
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   Conduct Mathnasium assessments, create learning plans and update according to student&rsquo;s current mastery level.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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   Create, review and update student binders with appropriate lessons to meet individual educational needs.
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   Monitor and review each student&rsquo;s progress throughout completion of program.
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   Meet with parents to communicate educational status of students on a regular basis. Includes casual conversations and formal conferences.
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   Demonstrate compassion and care toward students. Create an atmosphere that inspires joy in learning math, makes their experience memorable and leads to their individual success.
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   Possess skills and curriculum knowledge to assume educational responsibilities for any age group of students enrolled in the center.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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   Operations/Administration
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   Check center emails and missed calls and respond promptly as required to both internal company messages and external customer communication.
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   Ensure center operating days/hours and staff scheduled are sufficient to meet enrollment needs while meeting labor budget guidelines.
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   Review and approve student and instructor attendance in Radius and maintain proper student/instructor ratio.
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   Attend and participate in meetings, trainings/seminars and on conference calls as requested.
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   Conduct physical inventory as scheduled and take steps to ensure center supplies on hand meet the needs of the business.
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   General business operations, billing, bookkeeping and recordkeeping.
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   Be openly available and responsive during expected office hours through phone, Skype and email.
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   Approach allocation of their time and use of company resources mindfully and efficiently.
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   REQUIRMENTS
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   The expected full-time work schedule will be Monday to Thursday 11:00am &ndash; 7:00pm, Friday 11:00am to 6:00pm, and Sunday 10:00am &ndash; 5:00pm during the school year and Monday to Friday 10:00am &ndash; 5:00pm during the winter, spring, and summer official UAE MOE school holidays. This does not include time to get to and from work.
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   Deviation from this requires notice and approval from the supervisor. Due to the constraints in administrative time, many virtual meetings will begin at 11:00am. It is expected that these are held at the center at a computer with video conferencing enabled.
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   The work schedule may be modified occasionally to accommodate the needs of the business and different center schedules. Additionally, time will be required outside of these hours for events, meetings and training.
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   Training
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   Work closely with the Training Manager to complete the required training in a
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    maximum of 30 days.
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   Learn and execute any process updates and demonstrate ability to implement ongoing company developments.&nbsp;
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   Bilingual: English and Arabic.
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   Work independently without close supervision.
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   Flexibility/adaptable to constant change.
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   Strong tact and diplomacy; interacts with and works cooperatively with students, parents and staff.
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   Demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to needs of parents, students and staff.
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   Highly organized; managing multiple, concurrent priorities/projects with accuracy and sense of urgency.
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   Ability to prioritize, organize, plan and work under own initiative.
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   Excellent written/verbal communication, persuasion skills and strong relationship-building abilities.
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   Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
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   Collaborative leadership; delegating responsibilities as is appropriate.
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   Ability to calculate figures and amounts, analyze/interpret business reports and statistics and write reports and business correspondence.
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   Strong comprehension of Google Suite.
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   Education/Work Experience
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   Must have Bachelor's degree in Math-related and/or Business.
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   Minimum 3 years related experience, preferably in sales, marketing and/or teaching, with a strong focus on building relationships.
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   Proven experience in customer service, fiscal management and sales.
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   Mental and Physical Demands
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   The person in this position frequently communicates with students, parents and employees. They must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
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   This position is dynamic and requires regular movement about the center as well as remaining in a stationary position.
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   Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
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   The person in this position must demonstrate comprehension to be able to understand direction and adhere to established procedures. Resilience is also key to this position, the person needs to adapt well in the face of workplace stressors such as customer service complaints and competing priorities of reasonable or high significance.
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   Supervision
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   Provide direction and supervision of all center staff.
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   It is expected that this position requires limited supervision.
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   The Center Director position is supervised by the COO of Mathnasium Operated by MatrixOne Holdings Ltd.
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   The above information is intended to describe the most important aspects of the position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required in order to perform the work.
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Center Director

Arclight Services

<p><b>OB PURPOSE</b></p><p>The Projects Director is responsible for the strategic planning, leadership, and delivery of Arclight Services Company&rsquo;s projects portfolio, ensuring alignment with Group Holding / Abu Dhabi University's long-term vision and development goals. This executive role oversees the full lifecycle of education facilities / projects, residential buildings, infrastructure, etc.. &mdash; from concept to completion &mdash; encompassing scope definition, space programme planning, design management, cost control, construction execution works management, and regulatory compliance.</p><p>The Projects Director plays a key role in shaping the built environment of the Arclight Services mandates and its affiliated developments by providing expert oversight in architecture, engineering, management, and financial governance. This includes directing multidisciplinary teams, managing high-value budgets, mitigating risks, budget / cost control, and engaging with internal and external stakeholders at the highest level.</p><p>The role ensures that all projects are delivered on time, within budget, to the required quality standards, and in full compliance with UAE laws, while also fostering innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence across all project functions.</p><p><b>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</b></p><p><b>1. Strategic Leadership &amp; Portfolio Management</b></p><ul><li>Define and implement long-term project strategies in alignment with Group&rsquo;s / Arclight Services&rsquo;s vision and UAE urban development frameworks.</li><li>Lead the planning, prioritization, and execution portfolios.</li><li>Develop capital development plans, investment justifications, and program schedules.</li><li>Report directly to the line manager with strategic updates, risk analysis, and performance KPIs.</li></ul><p><b>2. Project Planning, Design, and Preconstruction</b></p><ul><li>Direct master planning and conceptual design phases in collaboration with external consulting firms, internal design teams, contractors, infrastructure consultants, and stakeholders.</li><li>Review and approve all design deliverables, ensuring alignment with project vision, technical standards, and end-user requirements.</li><li>Ensure robust feasibility studies, needs assessments, and land-use analysis are conducted and reviewed.</li></ul><p><b>3. Architecture, Engineering &amp; Technical Oversight</b></p><ul><li>Oversee and coordinate all design and engineering disciplines, including structural, MEP, ICT.</li><li>Maintain quality assurance of all design submissions and construction drawings.</li><li>Ensure compliance with Estidama, LEED, and local building codes (ADM, DMT, Civil Defense).</li><li>Facilitate design reviews, VE workshops, constructability reviews, and life-cycle planning.</li></ul><p><b>4. Cost Management &amp; Procurement Governance</b></p><ul><li>Direct the development of detailed project budgets, BOQs, and financial forecasts across all project phases.</li><li>Lead negotiations and execution of consultant and contractor contracts, ensuring optimal value and accountability.</li><li>Approve procurement strategies, tender packages, bid evaluations, and contract awards.</li><li>Monitor cost performance and lead corrective actions in case of budget deviations.</li></ul><p><b>5. Construction &amp; Execution Oversight</b></p><ul><li>Provide executive direction to construction management teams across multiple active project sites.</li><li>Monitor construction progress through dashboards, site audits.</li><li>Resolve high-impact issues related to delays, safety, compliance, or third-party coordination.</li><li>Manage key construction milestones, including topping-out ceremonies, handovers, and final acceptance.</li></ul><p><b>6. Risk, Legal &amp; Compliance Oversight</b></p><ul><li>Establish a structured risk management framework for project execution.</li><li>Direct claims mitigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution processes with legal counsel.</li><li>Ensure adherence to local regulatory approvals and coordination with external authorities.</li><li>Oversee insurance coverage, bonding, and legal due diligence during project execution.</li></ul><p><b>7. Stakeholder Relations &amp; Government Liaison</b></p><ul><li>Engage directly with government officials, ADU leadership, partners, and investors.</li><li>Represent Arclight in forums, regulatory reviews, council meetings, and public events.</li><li>Serve as the key liaison for permits, municipal approvals, and development coordination.</li></ul><p><b>8.</b> <b>Executive Reporting &amp; Board Interface</b></p><ul><li>Prepare monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc executive reports to line manager.</li><li>Present detailed risk matrices, cash flow projections, milestone trackers, and compliance dashboards.</li><li>Support audit and compliance committees with technical documentation and project evaluations.</li></ul><p>Minimum Educational Qualifications Required for the Role</p><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Architecture, Civil/MEP Engineering, or a related technical field.</li><li>Master&rsquo;s Degree in Construction / Engineering Management, Project Management, Urban Planning, or Executive MBA is highly preferred.</li></ul><p>Minimum Years of Experience Required</p><ul><li>Minimum 15&ndash;20 years of progressive project management experience, including 7+ years in a director or senior executive position.</li><li>Previous experience in education development projects for universities, schools and nurseries are plus</li></ul><p>Nature of Relevant Experience Required</p><ul><li>Extensive experience in leading and delivering large-scale construction and development projects, preferably within the UAE or GCC region.</li><li>Strong background in architecture, engineering coordination, and construction management.</li><li>Proven ability to manage project costing, budgeting, procurement, and contract administration.</li><li>Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and external consultants.</li><li>Familiarity with local building codes, authority approvals, and regulatory compliance (e.g., ADM, DMT, Civil Defense, Estidama).</li><li>Demonstrated leadership in stakeholder management, reporting to executive leadership and working with government entities.</li><li>Proficient in using project management tools and systems.</li><li>PPM Certification is a plus</li></ul><p>Language Skills : Arabic and English are required</p><p>Special Skills and Abilities:</p><ul><li>Strong leadership and decision-making skills</li><li>Excellent project planning and organizational abilities</li><li>Advanced knowledge of cost control, contracts, and construction methodologies</li><li>Skilled in stakeholder communication and negotiation</li><li>Proficient in project management tools</li><li>Strong understanding of UAE regulations and authority processes</li><li>Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously</li><li>High attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities</li></ul><p>Key External Contacts:</p><ul><li>Abu Dhabi Municipality (ADM)</li><li>Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT)</li><li>Civil Defense</li><li>Estidama Authority</li><li>Consultants and Contractors</li><li>Vendors and Suppliers</li><li>Abu Dhabi University Leadership</li><li>Investors and Development Partners</li><li>Legal and Compliance Advisors</li><li>Utility Providers</li></ul><p>Working Conditions: Office and site-based with Flexible hours</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p>

Projects Director

Digital Corner for Network Solutions

<p><b>About</b></p><p>This opportunity is for a leading Energy &amp; Gas giant in the UAE. We are seeking a Program Manager to oversee a portfolio of interconnected digital projects. You will provide strategic leadership, managing interdependencies and ensuring that the collective delivery of projects achieves the organization's broader business objectives.</p><p><b>Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Oversee the coordination and management of multiple related projects (program) to ensure alignment with organizational strategy.</li><li>Establish program governance frameworks, including standard reporting structures and decision-making hierarchies.</li><li>Manage high-level stakeholder relationships, ensuring clear communication of program status, risks, and benefits.</li><li>Resolve conflicts and manage dependencies between projects within the program portfolio.</li><li>Monitor program budgets and resource allocation across multiple workstreams to optimize delivery efficiency.</li><li>Drive value-add initiatives and innovation within the program to enhance overall project success.</li><li>Ensure compliance with corporate quality assurance procedures and industry standards across the program.</li></ul><p><b>Requirements</b></p><ul><li>5&ndash;15 years of experience</li><li>Extensive experience in program management, preferably within large-scale digital transformation contexts.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to scale contracts and manage large infrastructure or resource requirements.</li><li>Strong strategic thinking and change management skills.</li><li>Exceptional communication skills, capable of engaging with executive leadership.</li></ul><p><b>Bonus</b></p><ul><li>PgMP (Program Management Professional) or MSP certification.</li><li>Experience leading digital programs for government or semi-government entities.</li><li>MBA or relevant advanced degree.</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: AED15,000.00 - AED22,000.00 per month</p>

Program Manager

Anduril

<div><div><p>Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century&rsquo;s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril&rsquo;s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.</p></div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
ABOUT THE TEAM</b></h3>
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The Maneuver Dominance team at Anduril develops operationally relevant, multi-asset autonomy. We are focused on making large groups of autonomous systems work effectively together. We leverage existing Anduril drone platforms like Ghost or Altius, in addition to bringing 3rd party platforms into Anduril&rsquo;s Lattice ecosystem.</p>
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ABOUT THE JOB</b></h3>
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This is a General Interest application inviting individuals from every corner of the program management spectrum&mdash;from Business Operations to Technical Programs&mdash;to apply and contribute their skills. We welcome innovative thinkers who value collaboration, continuous learning, and making an impact in technology.<br>
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We are seeking diverse skill sets&mdash;including Business Operations, Program Management, Project Management, Technical Program Management, Program Analyst&mdash;to join our rapidly growing team in Abu Dhabi, UAE. In this role, you will solve challenges in application development, systems programming, networking, and autonomy, ensuring Anduril products seamlessly integrate to achieve critical mission outcomes. If you have a &quot;Whatever It Takes&quot; mindset&mdash;executing expediently, scalably, and pragmatically while making sound engineering decisions&mdash;this role is for you.</p>
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WHAT YOU WILL DO</b></h4>
<ul><li>Use your quantitative and qualitative skill set to lead strategic initiatives and projects as directed by the General Manager of the Division, ensuring they align with the division&rsquo;s goals and priorities.</li>
<li>Develop artifacts, presentations, and recurring reporting for key monthly program, C-Suite, and investment meetings.</li>
<li>Identify areas for process improvement and drive change management efforts.</li>
<li>Facilitate the decision-making process by analyzing data, coordinating information flow, and ensuring communication clarity.</li>
<li>Project manage across many stakeholders. If you don&rsquo;t like being the person leading meetings with large groups of people or managing large Slack channels to wrangle stakeholders towards a solution, this may not be the role for you.</li>
<li>Coordinate and prepare for executive leadership meetings, including setting agendas, tracking action items, and ensuring follow-through.</li>
</ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS</b></h4>
<ul><li>Bachelors degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field.</li>
<li>Professional experience in aerospace, robotics, business operations, investment banking, or similar.</li>
<li>You get energy from being a thought partner for others and it excites you to spend time translating operational problems into data problems, and to then going and executing on them</li>
<li>.Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.</li>
<li>Proven track record of being self-driven and relentlessly proactive. You don&rsquo;t wait on others to solve problems, you proactively step into the gap to propose solutions yourself.</li>
<li>You lean into acknowledging your weaknesses and take the idea of feedback and growth seriously.</li>
<li>You&rsquo;re both high ownership and low ego, approaching everything with strong outcome orientation and high humility.</li>
<li>A desire to work on critical software that has a real-world impact.</li>
<li>Must be willing to travel up to 25%.</li>
<li>Must be eligible to obtain a UAE security clearance.</li>
</ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</b></h4>
<ul><li>Previous experience leading, managing, and executing urgent, complex technical programs/products, from ideation and early-stage design to technology development, system integration, testing, and deployment.</li>
<li>Significant customer-facing experience leading high profile and high stakes programs, including strong interpersonal skills and executive gravitas.</li>
<li>Demonstrated engineering management capability; proven technical and personnel leadership qualities.</li>
<li>Experience working on mission critical Defense systems at a fast pace.</li>
<li>Experience building and managing cross-functional teams focused around a common vision.</li></ul></div><p></p><div><br>
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The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:</p>
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Healthcare Benefits</b>
</p><ul><li><b>US Roles:</b> Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.</li>
<li><b>UK &amp; AUS Roles:</b> We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.</li>
<li><b>IE Roles:</b> We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.</li>
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<p><b>Additional Benefits</b></p>
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<li><b>Income Protection</b>: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.</li>
<li><b>Generous time off</b>: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver &amp; Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.</li>
<li><b>Family Planning &amp; Parenting Support:</b> Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.</li>
<li><b>Mental Health Resources:</b> Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.</li>
<li><b>Professional Development:</b> Annual reimbursement for professional development</li>
<li><b>Commuter Benefits:</b> Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.</li>
<li><b>Relocation Assistance:</b> Available depending on role eligibility.</li>
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<p><b>Retirement Savings Plan</b></p>
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<li><b>US Roles:</b> Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.</li>
<li><b>UK &amp; IE Roles:</b> Pension plan with employer match.</li>
<li><b>AUS Roles:</b> Superannuation plan.</li>
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<p>The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.</p>
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To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.</p></div></div>

Program Manager, General Interest

New York University

<div>Position Summary:
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Applications are welcome from all qualified candidates. In line with UAE regulations, Emirati candidates are encouraged to apply.</b></div><div></div><div><br>
New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) seeks to appoint a Associate Director, Executive MBA Programs reporting to Executive Director, Student Experience and Advising.</div><div></div><div><br>
The Associate Director will serve as the primary point of contact as account/relationship manager for the Stern at NYUAD Executive MBA program. Collaborate with department leadership to ensure smooth delivery of the EMBA program held at Stern at NYUAD and locations off-site. Plan, staff, and manage the logistics and operations of multiple program days, plus special events.</div><div></div><div><br>
The Associate Director will manage the development and implementation of the Stern at NYUAD EMBA program. They will be the point person on the Programs, Advising and Student Experience (PASE) for EMBA-related matters and queries. The Associate Director will work closely with colleagues across Stern at NYUAD, NYUAD, and NYU Stern in NY to provide comprehensive support for the EMBA program and students.</div><div></div><div><br>
The Associate Director will ensure the successful delivery of EMBA including monthly class days and One-week residencies. The Associate Director will oversee the entire residency process and design to tailor the content of the tours to the Stern at NYUAD EMBA audience, including activities that involve senior government figures, business leaders, educators, and nonprofit professionals. In collaboration with PASE, the Stern at NYUAD Career Management Center, Dean&rsquo;s Office, NYU Alumni Office, and colleagues on other NYU campuses, identify and cultivate relationships with companies and business leaders abroad to engage them for the program. The Associate Director will have responsibility for the Abu Dhabi class days and residencies, ranging from: maintaining and establishing program policies, booking contracts for hotel residencies, and working with the PASE team to provide operations and logistics for classrooms, bookstore relationships, and student support. Serve as a key point person for EMBA activities for students and faculty.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Job Responsibilities:</b></div><ul><li>
Serve as the primary point of contact as account/relationship manager for the Executive MBA program</li><li>
Collaborate with department leadership to ensure smooth delivery of the EMBA program held at NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York and other NYU sites</li><li>
With PASE team support, plan, staff, and manage the logistics and operations of multiple program days, residencies, plus special events</li><li>
Manage and advise students on EMBA academic program policies and procedures (e.g. course requirements, specializations, leaves of absence, etc.)</li><li>
Serve as the main contact to the students, student sponsors/employers and administration interacting with participants to provide the highest level of customer service for student service related issues and sensitive matters</li><li>
Partner with PASE colleagues to deliver successful programming and provide administrative support on class days (e.g. classrooms, catering, AV/IT, materials, and special event planning)</li><li>
Represent EMBA student needs in conversations with NYUAD Student Finance and NYU Stern Bursar, the NYUAD Health Center, NYUAD Campus Safety, NYUAD Immigration, and others</li><li>
Manage EMBA student employees. Draft and manage communications processes to the EMBA student population<br>
Advise and counsel students on elective course selection and registration</li><li>
In coordination with the Associate Director of Programs and Advising, plan and manage the registration and elective choice process for admitted students</li><li>
Edit and produce multiple documents used by students in EMBA core/elective course registration</li><li>
Monitor drop out and admittance rates; conduct analyses and produce regular reports on rates for Stern at NYUAD leadership that support strategic goals.</li><li>
Plan and manage the specialization process for the EMBA program, including consulting students on specialization requirements and working with academic advisors on course specialization approvals<br>
Liaise with the Vice Dean, Executive Director of Student Experience and Advising, and Associate Director of Academic Planning and Advising in the areas of academic planning and program development for EMBA related initiatives</li><li>
Co-create and implement academic curriculum and program delivery for EMBA programs ((incl. Accreditation, academic policies, syllabi review, bulletin, course evaluations)</li><li>
Establish strategic relationships with faculty</li><li>
Create customized support frameworks for the weekend and global residency structure, anticipate challenges through needs assessments, and serve as the primary faculty-administration liaison</li><li>
Serve as primary spokesperson for students to the Vice Dean, Executive Director, and Stern at NYUAD units such as the Dean&rsquo;s Office, Career Management Center, Admissions, and Alumni Affairs</li><li>
Establish strategic relationships with faculty<br>
Lead the coordination and communication with EMBA students re: on-boarding to the program, course schedule, housing/accommodations, bursar and billing, immigration and visas, health/safety concerns, dietary requirements, and, for the residencies, applications, passport renewals, costs, flights and room accommodations</li><li>
Work closely with relevant members of the PASE team and other NYUAD offices on the logistics of the on-boarding process</li><li>
Create and update content for the Stern at NYUAD EMBA student portal/EMBA Hub and Stern at NYUAD public website<br>
Prior to an international residency, communicate with students about all travel logistics and requirements</li><li>
Register students with the relevant government agencies and NYU Traveler database</li><li>
Manage all aspects of the residency while abroad (speakers, site visit logistics, program orientation, etc.) Keep track of student attendance at classes and meetings abroad, and report problems to faculty as needed<br>
Additional Programs, Advising and Student Experience duties as required</li></ul>
Qualifications:
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Required Education:</b></div><ul><li>
Bachelor's Degree in related field</li></ul><div><b>
Required Experience:</b></div><ul><li>
5+ years relevant experience or equivalent combination. Must include experience developing and implementing programs, overseeing student services, or related professional services experience</li><li>
Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills</li><li>
Demonstrated event and program management and execution</li><li>
Great attention to detail and project management</li><li>
Demonstrated writing ability</li><li>
Proficiency using word-processing, database and spreadsheet software</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to to manage relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including senior-level executives, alumni, deans, faculty, onsite administrators, and Stern, NYU and NYUAD colleagues based in different NYU campuses and global sites</li></ul><div><b>
Preferred Education:</b></div><ul><li>
Master's Degree</li></ul><div><b>
Preferred Experience:</b></div><ul><li>
7+ years Experience in an academic and/or international environment. Prior work with MBA and/or Executive MBA programs</li><li>
Knowledge of program and event coordination, and curriculum development</li><li>
Must be well versed in quality data collection to ensure adequacy, accuracy and legitimacy of data in NYU and NYUAD systems and be able to strictly follow data privacy and security procedures for data handling and analysis to ensure adherence to legal and institutional standards</li></ul>
Additional Information:
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NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai, form the backbone of NYU&rsquo;s global network university, an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing, through its academic, research, and creative activities.</div></div>

Associate Director, Executive MBA Programs - Stern@NYUAD

Currie & Brown

Overview <p>Currie & Brown are looking for a Project Director with Data Centre experience to join our team in Abu Dhabi, UAE.</p><p>Roles at this level will direct and manage the delivery of large and complex Data Centre projects, manage relationships with senior stakeholders and provide leadership role to project teams.</p> Responsibilities <ul><li>Accountable for delivery of large scale and complex projects</li><li>Responsible for project definition and delivery</li><li>Lead a large team, setting objectives, managing performance and ensuring that staff have the necessary skills to deliver the project objectives</li><li>Responsible for establishing project delivery plans and appropriate control and governance mechanisms to assure effective delivery of the project</li><li>Manage multiple consultants and contractors</li><li>Work within established financial systems to independently produce plans and schedules and track and manage budgets, highlighting variances in order to manage and control project delivery targets</li><li>Use own knowledge and experience of industry best practice to implement and manage project processes and policies. Provide insightful recommendations that may support any improvement to processes and systems</li><li>Present any business project risks or issues to senior managers (with proposed mitigation) to ensure the project is not adversely impacted, and ensure the delivery of projects to compliant standards</li><li>Liaise and collaborate with clients and key stakeholders, in order to ensure all parties are informed and aware of project progress and expectations</li><li>Analyse and review complex information from a range of data sources, in order to identify how different options may impact project delivery and advise clients and internal stakeholders on potential implications and mitigations</li><li>Act as a technical expert within own projects, providing strategic advice to other senior managers, in order to support successful delivery in line with project objectives and strategies</li><li>Assure compliance with contracts in terms of project delivery parameters and scope of service</li><li>Develop and manage team leaders</li><li>Translate business objectives into operational financial targets, producing clearly defined business cases, plans and schedules for projects, and taking responsibility for meeting the profit and budgetary targets of the project</li><li>Talent development and succession planning</li><li>Deliver aspects of Currie & Brown's vision to their respected project(s)</li></ul> Qualifications <ul><li>Bachelor's degree or equivalent</li><li>Project management professional certification or accreditation</li><li>Previous experience leading large scale Data Centre's</li><li>Proven ability to manage, motivate and lead large teams</li><li>Strong pre-contract and post-contract experience</li><li>Excellent contract administration experience</li><li>Leading project management expert</li><li>Experience of managing stakeholders at executive level</li></ul> About Us <p>At Currie & Brown, we know that when it comes to a good idea, it doesn't matter where it comes from. That's why we take a collaborative, open-door approach to running our business. Our people, from apprentices to senior management, make our company what it is. Everyone in the Currie & Brown family, no matter how experienced, contributes to our success in their own way, and we have fun doing it.</p><p>Unlike other companies, we focus on the long term and deliver on our commitments. We take a compassionate and inclusive approach to our work and always invest in the future of our people. Whether it's the desire to work internationally, the urge to develop, or even the curiosity to work in a new sector, we are there for our people at every stage, offering guidance, support and the structure to achieve. That's why so many of us have been building successful careers here for so long.</p><p>With the backing of our parent company, we are an independent company. Our people are able to make quick and flexible decisions, and work directly with some of the world's best partner brands in our industry through Dar Group.</p><p>This mix of our scale and size, our partnerships and our people makes us a true industry leader around the world.</p>

Project Director - Data Centre

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