Project Manager

Position Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a highly driven and experienced Project Manager to be fully seconded within a high-profile government entity, supporting its Tech & Digital cluster. The Project Manager role is to own and manage the complete project life cycle from kick-off to close-out including reporting and risk management

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Monitor project progress to ensure adherence to standards, budgets, and deadlines
• Collaborate with departments and units to manage and prioritize project delivery
• Oversee task execution to ensure team efficiency and client standards are met
• Report project status regularly to management
• Maintain a risk register to track and address potential risks
• Resolve issues promptly and escalate those beyond the project team's scope
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, action items, and key milestones
• Serve as the single point of contact for project status updates
• Address challenges through risk mitigation and contingency planning, presenting solutions to senior management
• Perform additional duties as requested by the Head of Communication Planning
• Lead the overall implementation of assigned projects
• Track and monitor program milestones and deliverables
• Manage internal and external communications regarding project updates
• Align stakeholders and ensure consistent engagement throughout the project lifecycle
• Identify ongoing issues and manage resolution effectively
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Prepare leadership presentation storylines in coordination with program leaders and managers
• Review budgets and track both savings and expenses
• Monitor resource schedules and availability
• Create comprehensive project plans at project initiation
• Outline key activities and milestones by initiative or work-stream
• Document progress and highlight critical issues for leadership reporting
• Track issues and risks for each work-stream and recommend actionable solutions
• Establish and manage a shared file repository with proper access and version controls
• Track team resource time and proactively manage planned time off and leave
• Develop and monitor the project budget and ensure ongoing financial tracking
  
  

Requirements

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in business administration, Public Administration, or a related field
• Possess 5+ years of project management experience within an agency setting
• Demonstrate prior experience in content writing
• Hold a PMP certification (preferred but not required)
• Communicate fluently in English; proficiency in Arabic is a plus
• Exhibit strong written and verbal communication skills
• Manage multiple tasks effectively and perform well under pressure in fast-paced environments
• Apply excellent organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail
• Contribute to knowledge development and content structuring
• Adapt with flexibility and resilience, offering creative and solution-oriented approaches
• Maintain a service-oriented mindset with a proactive and inquisitive attitude
• Be open to occasional travel as required by project needs
• Reside in Abu Dhabi or demonstrate willingness to relocate
• Commit to working additional or irregular hours when necessary and permitted by local regulations
  
  

Careers at APCO

Through our recruitment, hiring and retention efforts, APCO is committed to building teams to bring the best possible expertise and robust perspectives to our clients. We embrace differences in experience, viewpoint and ideas, starting with our values and extending to our behaviors, policies and practices. We aim to create a positive work experience and welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong and can thrive.

About APCO

ABOUT US

APCO is a global advisory and advocacy firm helping leading corporations, foundations and governments navigate a complex world and create lasting impact.

Founded in 1984, with one woman’s vision and bold action, APCO has grown into an independent, majority women-owned firm of more than 1,200 employees with work spanning 80 markets around the world.

Headquartered in Washington, D.C., APCO is comprised of strategic advisers, consultants and creators, working together across borders and functions, to provide services and expertise on financial, competitive, political and societal issues.

APCO is a trusted partner to bold purpose-led leaders, lawmakers, government officials, NGOs, the media and other stakeholders in the health, energy, technology, transportation & infrastructure and food & consumer products sectors. For 40 years, the firm has provided public affairs, crisis & reputation, impact, corporate reputation and global solutions services.

APCO is renowned for its ability to champion clients’ interests and permission to operate , build their reputation and strengthen their standing. APCO’s integrated approach and team of tenacious and empathic talent create connections and winning strategies that accelerate progress and deepen impact.

By bringing diverse people and ideas together, and working beyond traditional boundaries, APCO builds the un/common ground upon which progress is made.