Director - Project Delivery

Dubai Holding
United Arab Emirates
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Transportation & Fleet OperationsExperience: 15-20 yearsEducation: mastersSkills: ["Leadership","Communication","Negotiation","Analytical thinking","Stakeholder management"]

Lead Dubai Holding Real Estate’s end-to-end project delivery strategy for large-scale, multi-disciplinary developments. Own governance for risks, resources, change requests, and cost performance, acting as the senior escalation point to ensure timely, high-quality outcomes. Oversee budgets, contractor and procurement direction, and performance reporting using tools like Primavera and Power BI. Drive standardized project management processes while ensuring compliance with UAE laws, building codes, and engineering standards.

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Dubai Holding
Dubai Holding
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Director - Project Delivery

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Job Summary

Lead Dubai Holding Real Estate’s end-to-end project delivery strategy for large-scale, multi-disciplinary developments. Own governance for risks, resources, change requests, and cost performance, acting as the senior escalation point to ensure timely, high-quality outcomes. Oversee budgets, contractor and procurement direction, and performance reporting using tools like Primavera and Power BI. Drive standardized project management processes while ensuring compliance with UAE laws, building codes, and engineering standards.
Location: United Arab Emirates
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Transportation & Fleet Operations
Seniority: Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Define, develop, and lead overall project management strategy aligned to organizational objectives
  • •Serve as the senior escalation point for project risks, resource challenges, and delivery issues to ensure timely resolution
  • •Oversee project budgets and cost performance; approve financial reports and drive cost optimization initiatives
  • •Lead governance of change requests, managing schedule and budget impacts while identifying and mitigating risks
  • •Provide strategic direction on contractor management, procurement strategies, and resource allocation; collaborate with procurement, contracts, and commercial teams

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering (or related field)
  • •PMP certification
  • •15–20+ years of experience, including 8+ years in senior leadership roles managing large-scale, multi-disciplinary projects
  • •Strong expertise in project and program delivery, strategic planning, and execution
  • •In-depth knowledge of UAE construction laws, building codes, environmental regulations, and compliance standards
Experience:15-20 yearsReal estateConstructionProject delivery
Education:Master's in Civil or Architectural Engineering
Skills:LeadershipCommunicationNegotiationAnalytical thinkingStakeholder management
Certifications:PMP
Tech Stack:PrimaveraPower BIMS OfficeMicrosoft Office

Company Brief

Dubai Holding
Dubai Holding is a diversified global investment holding company that invests across real estate, hospitality, media, ICT, retail, and other sectors to support Dubai’s economic growth and strategic development.
Industry: Conglomerates & Holding Companies
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Government & Public Sector
Funding: Government Funded
Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 2004
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