Project Lead - UAEN

• Job Title: Project Manager (Arabic - English Speaker)
• Location: Dubai
• Industry: Media

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Project Lead to join our team. The Project Lead will lead cross-functional project teams, manage project budgets, timelines, and resources, and ensure the successful delivery of complex projects. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record of managing large-scale projects, demonstrate excellent leadership capabilities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

-Project Planning and Execution: Lead the planning, execution, and closure of projects, ensuring completion on time, within scope, and on budget. Develop comprehensive project plans and monitor progress, adjusting plans as necessary.

-Team Leadership: Motivate and guide cross-functional teams, delegating tasks and fostering a collaborative environment.

-Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary point of contact between the project team and stakeholders, effectively managing expectations and addressing concerns.

-Budget and Resource Management: Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring optimal resource allocation, and negotiate contracts with vendors when necessary.

-Risk Management: Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies, monitoring risks throughout the project lifecycle.

-Quality Assurance: Establish and execute quality assurance processes to evaluate project deliverables, conducting regular quality reviews.

-Reporting and Documentation: Prepare status reports and executive summaries for project sponsors and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including plans and meeting minutes.

-Continuous Improvement: Analyze project outcomes to identify areas for enhancement and implement best practices to optimize project management methodologies.

-Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is an advantage.

-Proven experience managing complex projects.

-Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

-Proficiency in project management software and tools.

-Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

-Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.