Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Sr Manager Projects and Asset Management Transformation

 Job Description:

Client Introduction:

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work closely with one of our esteemed clients. This client is a global leader in the Real Estate Industry, known for its commitment to quality and innovation. They have chosen Dautom as their trusted partner for their upcoming projects.

Job Title: Sr Manager Projects and Asset Management Transformation

Transformation Senior Manager is responsible for leading and managing large-scale transformational programs, initiatives, and system implementation within Project and Asset Management vertical.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Developing and implementing the program or initiative's strategy, vision, and roadmap
  • Leading and managing a cross-functional team to deliver a portfolio of transformation programs for the Projects and Asset Management vertical (covering Feasibility & Concept Design to Construction Handover), within the defined scope, budget, and timelines.
  • Plan and lead business and technology transformation programs within the Project function. Those projects are aiming at leveraging innovation to improve efficiencies, reducing costs and increasing process simplicity.
  • Creating and maintaining programs and projects management documentation, including charters, project plans, risk assessments, and status reports.
  • Establishing programs governance and stakeholder management practices, including the management of senior stakeholders and sponsors.
  • Identifying and managing risks, issues, and dependencies associated with the programs or initiatives, and ensuring that they are proactively addressed.
  • Ensuring alignment of programs or initiatives with the organization's overall strategic objectives and initiatives.
  • Communicating progress and performance of the programs or initiatives to stakeholders and executive management.
  • Providing guidance and support to teams and individuals involved in the programs or initiatives.
  • Participate in project meetings; prepare meeting summaries and maintain track of the portfolio priority list and projects updates.
  • Work independently and coordinate with the project members and stakeholders on special projects assigned by the VP of Projects and Asset Management Transformation.
  • Assess critical factors and dependencies for projects delivery and successfully complete critical aspects of deliverables that facilitates projects progress and completion.
  • Identifying and addressing risks and issues that may impact the success of projects or programs.
  • Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
  • Always demonstrate compliance to organizations values and ethics to support the establishment of a value drive culture within the organization.
  • Conduct business process mapping exercises and contribute to re-engineering projects across departments, functions, and group activities.
  • Develop best practices and drive continuous improvement initiatives to sustain a delivery excellence culture.
  • Handle confidential and sensitive information with tact, poise, and diplomacy.

Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualification

  • Masters degree in engineering or economics. An MBA would be a plus.
  • 12+ years of relevant experience in consulting industries out of which 8+ years of experience in Project and Program Management
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in Real Estate industry (Feasibility & Concept Design to Construction Handover).
  • Certified in one of the mainstream project management methodologies (PMP/ PRINCE 2/ SAFe)
  • Certified as Lean Six-Sigma Green Belt would be a plus
  • Exposure to transformation projects leveraging a PMIS, ERP, CRM, CAFM would be advantageous
  • Data Analytics skills
  • Process re-engineering Skills
  • Excellent English communication skills , both written and verbal
  • Experience in successfully leading enterprise-wide transformation projects and a team
  • Proficiency in MS Office

Benefits and Perks:

  • Competitive salary and bonus structure.
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options.
  • Employee recognition programs and a collaborative team environment.