Senior Manager – Programme Management

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 Senior Manager – Programme Management for our trusted client in the Aviation industry to be based out of their headquarters in Dubai.

Purpose-

The purpose of this role is to manage the delivery of the projects / programmes from brief/ business case through to entry into service/ handover. 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. The Project Manager can be accountable for the management and guidance of a small team of Project Managers (Internal and/or External).

Responsibilities-

• Propose and 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, Programme 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.
• Guide and support less senior (i.e. Grade 7 & 8) Project Managers.
• Single point of contact for general delivery & stakeholder management.
• Responsible for the execution of the project in alignment with the Project Management Governance.
• Can be responsible for the management and oversight of a small programme of projects.
• Responsible for the development & sign-off of the Project Management Plan (PMP) with the Business Owner & Programme Lead.
• Manage 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.
• Guide and support less senior (i.e. Grade 7 & 8) Project Managers.
• Manage the handover of the project to the operational teams.
• Responsible for activities post go-live to ensure compliance with governance.
• Conduct project lessons learned.
• Support in benefit realization, as required.
• Guide and support less senior (i.e. Grade 7 & 8) Project Managers.
• 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.
• Communicate/ report across organization, as required.
• Ensure all governance processes are adhered to within the project delivery.
• Conduct project reporting as per governance within specified tools and timeframes.
• Provide best practice support and assist in the continuous improvement of the project management governance, templates and reporting structures.

• Project Management of Building Services Engineering related projects including HVAC Optimisation and Electrical Infrastructure upgrades
• Project Scheduling, Risk & Issues Management, Budget Management, Procurement Strategy & Contract Administration, Stakeholder Management, etc
• Small Team Management & Leadership
• Operational Readiness Activation & Transition experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Proficiency in accessing and reading Autocad drawings

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.