Senior Manager - Project Management

Oversee and manage large projects for Noatum Ports (global scope) from deal signing until country specific project team is mobilized. 

Core Responsibilities:
•    Oversee and manage Noatum Ports projects from deal signing until local project team is mobilised ensuring all work streams (busines and asset) are effectively mobilised to deliver the business case.
o    Optimise value through the mobilisation of execution phase – ensuring the right cross-functional tradeoffs are made.
o    Drive cost-effective use of external consultants and contractors.
o    Conduct proactive cross-fucntional stakeholder engagement and communication.
o    Drive the effective use of an integrated project schedule.
o    Ensure an effective and realistic resource plan is established including proactive mobilisation of on-location project team.
o    Lead assigned project team resources from functions towards successful teamwork.
o    Ensure there is clear accountability for all project deliverables.
o    Define work package and tender strategy in collaboration with Asset delivery team and Procurement.
o    Proactively bring forward issues and opportunites for leadership attention ensuring these can be addressed early while the opportunity to do so is largest.
o    Drive clear change management control for scope changes ensuring impact is understood before changes are pursued.
o    Ensure project reporting and documentation are well maintained.
o    Assess potential project risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, ensuring project success and compliance with safety regulations.
•    Early engament with Business Development team to ensure business case is implementable and faclitating a smooth handover of responsibilities.
o    Facilitate input to BD team enabling them to access implementation and operation experience.
o    Ensure a clear baseline is established including scope, business case and timeline.
•    Contribute to the establishment of Noatum Ports project management practices.
•    Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across group departments.
People Management Responsibilities:
•    Lead assigned project team resources from internal departments.
•    Lead assigned consultants and contractors mobilised before local project team.
•    Drive and participate in the recruitment and selection process of local project teams.
•    Mediate conflicts and facilitate resolution among team members or stakeholders to maintain a collaborative work environment.
 

•    Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering or a related field. Master's degree is a plus
•    Project Management Certification (PMP , CAPM , CBA or similar) is advantageous
 

AD Ports Group 
A Global Player 

Through organic growth and partnerships, AD Ports Group has developed over the years into an integrated premier enabler of trade, industrialisation, and economic diversification. Established by Emiri Decree and owned by ADQ, one of the region’s largest holding companies with a broad portfolio of major enterprises spanning key sectors of Abu Dhabi’s diversified economy.

AD Ports Group is committed to building elite trade and logistics propositions. As trade has grown, so have we. Today, we are an integrated business across 5 clusters – Digital, Economic Cities & Free Zones, Logistics, Maritime, and Ports connecting global maritime routes and international trading partners.