Project Manager - Sustainability

Transguard Group was established in 2001 and has diversified significantly, we lead in the fields of Cash Services, Security Services, Manpower Services, Facilities Management & Aviation. Transguard Group is the UAE’s most trusted business support and outsourcing provider and has a large, dynamic and culturally diverse workforce with 50,000 employees! We are currently recruiting for a Project Manager - Sustainability for our trusted client in the Aviation industry to be based out of their headquarters in Dubai.

Job Purpose-

The purpose of this role is to manage the delivery of the sustainability projects, strategies and programmes. The role is to be the focal point and area of expertise for stakeholder engagement and resolution of day-to-day actions as part of the project.

Job Accountabilities-

• Set up project delivery governance. 
• Lead the stakeholder engagement to define & document the core requirements of the project.
• Coordinate the Pre-Concept Design activities with the Design, Research &/or SME departments.
• Agree project scope, purpose, estimated costs/ timelines with Business Owner, Programmed Lead & Investment Planning.
• Coordinate and support Brief / Business Case development with the Business Owner, SMEs and Investment Planning.
• Coordinate and drive forward the appropriate project approvals and documentation.
• Single point of contact for the development of sustainability sub strategies.
• Single point of contact for general delivery & stakeholder management.
• Responsible for the execution of projects in alignment with the Project Management Governance.
• Responsible for the development & sign-off of the Project Management Plan (PMP) with the Business Owner & Programmed Lead.
• Manage strategy setting and project delivery at all stages, inclusive of any changes/ variations.
• Coordinate the Concept & Detailed Design activities with the Design, Research & SME departments within company & with external suppliers where such support is required.
• Coordinate the Procurement activities with Supply Management.
• Coordinate the physical works on site including areas out of and back into the operation with all stakeholders.
• Provide appropriate reporting (e.g. cost, schedule, risks) to ensure transparent communication.
• Support in benefit realization, as required.
• Demonstrate strong client focus at the project level ensuring good working relationships.
• Coordinate SME, internal/ external resources, etc. to ensure optimal execution of the projects.
• Motivate project team members to achieve project objectives and communicate/ report across organization, as required.
• Conduct project reporting and Provide best practice support and assist in the continuous improvement of the project management governance, templates and reporting structures.

Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Operational Readiness or related fields

Professional/Regulatory/Certification Requirements

• Programme & Project Management

Skills, Tools and Systems Experience

• Strategic Planning
• Project Scheduling, Risk & Issues Management, Budget Management, Procurement Strategy & Contract Administration, Stakeholder Management, etc
• Operational Readiness Activation & Transition experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

7 to 10 years of relevant experience

This position profile indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions expected of an employee. An employee may be asked to perform other duties as required which are within the scope, spirit, and purpose of the position profile. The employee shall also adhere to TRANSGUARD’S information security policies and procedures and the policies and procedures applicable to their area of responsibility.