Project Director
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Job Description
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The Project Director shall manage several projects simultaneously (up to 4 projects) and coordinate internal and external stakeholders, including but not limited to; designers, engineers, developers, partners, other client entities, governmental stakeholders and other professionals who are essential to a project's success and delivery. This senior-level leader work in various sectors, such as information technology, sales, marketing, HSE, facilities management, communications, operations, legal, development, construction, and financial management.
- Initiate and set goals for projects and/or programs according to the strategic objectives of the organization.
- Plan the programs schedules from start to completion involving deadlines, milestones, and processes.
- Develop, maintain, and report on operational readiness reporting structure.
- Develop budgets for operations for preopening and post opening phases.
- Devise evaluation strategies to monitor performance and determine the need for improvements.
- Supervise all program and project managers involved to provide feedback and resolve complex problems.
- Introduce methodologies to continuously enhance efficiency and productivity of procedures and people.
- Apply change, risk and resource management principles when needed.
- Compile reports prepared by managers to determine progress and issues to be presented to executive management.
- Keep executive management informed with detailed and accurate reports or presentations.
- Ensure program operations and activities adhere to legal guidelines and internal policies.
- Plan, monitor and manage projects from initiation through completion.
- Leads and coordinates project planning, resourcing, staffing, supply and contract management, progress reporting and troubleshooting and people management.
- Ensure project results meet stakeholder requirements regarding technical quality, reliability, schedule, and cost.
- Be responsible for developing budgets and long-term plans based on company growth and strategic objectives.
- Establish the tools and systems necessary to manage effectively and proactively, control and report on all operational readiness aspects.
- Ensure all new projects comply with Miral Experiences operational requirements, standard operating procedures in addition to statutory authorities.
- Ensures control over cost, schedule, changes, and appropriate risk management by reporting and discussing directly with the Director of Strategy and Development and interfacing with the other project stakeholders.
- Lead strategic and quantitative assessment and recommendations of actions to be taken within projects or a program through a deep data driven analysis.
- As a participant of the New business Operations management team, the Project Director shall be involved in key departmental decisions. Responsible for delivering and evaluating the options and propose best alternative for those key topics that are subject for approval from the Director of Strategy and Development.
- Ensure the successful implementation and optimization of the Departments strategy, responsibilities, services, and deliverables, by supporting and defining the procedures.
- For each new project or program; Define, implement and resource the appropriate organization structure to ensure outstanding service levels considering cost efficiency.
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering (electro/mechanical/civil/architecture discipline)
- Project Management Certification
- At least 7 years experience within the project management, maintenance and operations of a leisure facility (Theme park or Waterpark)
- At least 2-3 years experience in contract management
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Able to work independently
- Excellent guest services skills
- Excellent decisions making skills
- Ability to tactfully handle stressful situations
- Maintain confidentiality and respect and observe company protocols
- Computer skills, able to prepare reports in excel
- Presentation creation and delivery
- Financial skills and knowledge (P&L)
- Excellent spoken and written English skills
- Masters Degree
- Electrical/Mechanical background
- 10+ years of experience leading teams within a theme park, hospitality or security preferred
- Previous experience in project management of theme parks, water parks and attractions.
- HSE certifications/experience
- Advanced financial skills (P&L) and ability to prepare and manage a budget
- Develop team for social and cultural events
- Proficient in Navisworks/ BIM 360 or similar
- Ability to speak additional languages
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1664445
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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EducationNot mentioned