Are you an experienced Project Manager with a strong Finance background and a proven ability to deliver complex, business-critical initiatives? We are partnering with a leading real estate semi government organisation seeking a highly driven Project Manager to lead strategic Finance transformation projects, working closely with senior leadership to deliver high-impact initiatives across the business.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can confidently manage multiple stakeholders, and has the ability to navigate complex projects from inception through to successful delivery.
The role is a 12 month renewable contract.
Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of strategic Finance projects, ensuring successful execution within scope, budget and agreed timelines.
- Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, governance structures and project plans in partnership with key stakeholders.
- Select and apply the most appropriate project delivery methodology, including Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, Kanban or hybrid approaches.
- Establish robust project governance, including steering committees, RAID logs, reporting frameworks and escalation processes.
- Drive delivery across cross-functional teams including Finance, Treasury, IT, Tax, Legal and external implementation partners.
- Proactively manage project risks, issues and dependencies, implementing mitigation strategies to maintain project momentum.
- Lead projects through high-pressure or rapidly changing situations, effectively stabilising delivery and resolving critical issues.
- Monitor project performance using recognised project management tools and dashboards, ensuring timely reporting to senior leadership.
- Prepare executive-level status reports, presentations and steering committee packs for senior stakeholders.
- Conduct post-project reviews and embed lessons learned to continuously improve project delivery standards.
- Champion project management best practices, governance frameworks and standardised delivery methodologies across Finance initiatives.
- Coordinate resources across multiple concurrent projects while fostering collaboration and accountability within matrixed teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or a related discipline.PMP certification is essential.PRINCE2, Scrum Master (CSM/PSM) or other Agile certifications are highly desirable.6-8+ years of project management experience delivering complex Finance projects within large corporate environments.
- Demonstrated experience leading high-profile, business-critical projects with exposure to executive leadership and senior stakeholders.
- Proven experience managing Finance transformation, process improvement, systems implementation or strategic change initiatives, particularly from a real estate background.
- Strong understanding of both traditional and Agile project management methodologies, with the ability to select the most appropriate delivery approach.
- Advanced knowledge of project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, Smartsheet and Power BI.Excellent financial acumen with experience managing project budgets, forecasting and financial reporting.
- Strong governance, risk management and RAID management experience.
- Exceptional stakeholder management, communication and presentation skills, with confidence engaging Executive and Board-level audiences.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
- Calm, resilient and solutions-focused, with a proven ability to deliver under pressure and successfully navigate complex project challenges.
- Availability: Preference will be given to candidates available immediately or within a maximum of 30 days after accepting the offer.
- We are looking for a candidate who will be able to work in the 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, discuss the role in more detail, and explain the potential next steps.
