Project Manager

Job title : Project Manager

Manage the development and delivery of special projects and initiatives as assigned by top management, while ensuring alignment with defined objectives and expected standards. Actively work to support, and provide organization leadership with independent analyses, tailored research, and strategic plans focused on priority and/or cross-cutting policy issues.

Responsibilities:

Special Projects Management

• Conduct research and analysis on requested policy areas, including determining the right questions to address and the appropriate primary and secondary sources to gather and validate data and insights.
• Manage the design and co-design of innovative options / solutions in a structured and logical manner, as well as evaluating their feasibility and ensuring their alignment with the uniqueness of the Abu Dhabi context.
• Provide analytical and intellectual support in the management of various projects from quick turnaround to longer-term projects.
• Ensure project deliverables and outputs are in line with the required standards and expectations, including research reports, policy briefs, strategies, and implementation plans.
• Liaise closely with the Organization teams, Abu Dhabi Government Entities, and external experts to support on projects.
• Manage the delivery of assigned projects to achieve the expected outcomes for the team’s stakeholders.
• Identify creative ways in solving complex problems in a short amount of time.
• Proactively identify opportunities to expand the team’s knowledge base as well as building connections with leading local and international experts in a range of fields.
• Provide recommendations and advice on the development of project strategies and procedures and identify and troubleshoot potential problem areas/mitigate project risks, and develop best solutions.
• Continuously monitor progress of projects to ensure implementation according to defined timelines and budgets.
• Manage projects closure phase and prepare a reference checklist which facilitates drafting important reports and documents.
• Support the conduction of efficiency studies on initiatives and projects and contribute to the preparation of action plans to promote effectiveness.

Documentation and Reporting

• Supervise the preparation of contractual documents as per defined specifications and requirements.
• Monitor projects progress and manage the preparation of periodical reports on the progress of special projects and assignments and submit them to top management, as required.

• Bachelor’s degree (Masters preferred) in Business Administration, Economics, or Equivalent.

Experience

• 3+ in consulting/advisory firm or 5+ in project manager role elsewhere
• Experience managing research and insights, strategy, and public policy projects at a Policy Think Tanks, Government Entity, or Research Department.
• Strong experience in policy research and analysis, strategy design, government relations, and report preparation and writing.

Skills Required

• Full professional English and/or Arabic proficiency both in speaking and writing.
• Skilled in MS Office (PowerPoint, Word and Excel).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and information.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with stakeholders/vendors and cross-functional team members.
• Strategic thinking and the ability to align creative efforts with broader business objectives.
• Attention to detail and rigorous approach to research, analysis and documentation.
• Demonstratable ability to prepare presentations and communicate on strategic topics.
• Consultative mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguous circumstances and complex structures.
• Ability to navigate a fast-paced environment with a high level of autonomy.
• Ability to multi-task and to prioritize work effectively.
• Self-motivated with a proven ability to complete work in a timely manner.
• Proficiency in project management fundamentals, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.