Projects Manager

Taaleem is looking for a dynamic and experienced Project Manager to join our team and lead projects to success.

Job Purpose

Responsible for overseeing the end-to-end project lifecycle, including planning, tendering, execution, and delivery, to ensure successful completion. Accountable for managing project timelines, budgets, and resources, while leading cross-functional teams and promoting effective communication. Apply project management methodologies and best practices to drive project success, mitigate risks, and deliver high-quality results. Contribute to the organization's growth and success by consistently delivering projects on time, within budget, and meeting defined objectives.

Key Accountabilities:

Project Management

1.Project Planning / Tendering

• Project Cost plan: Estimate associated costs to create the project budget.
• Project Program: Develop a comprehensive project schedule aligning activity sequences, durations, budget, and the Taaleem project business plan.
• Develop the project team: Appoint design and cost consultants.
• Project Design: Lead the design consultants to ensure project design aligns with Taaleem standards and adopts a resilient learning environment.
• Tendering: Oversee the development of the project tender package and manage the tender process until the contract is awarded.

2.Project Execution

• Monitor project progress to ensure the successful completion of the project in accordance with approved project program and within the budget.
• Lead cross-functional project teams, delegating tasks and responsibilities.
• Effective communication and coordination between Taaleem/School and the project team for aligned progress with approved design and program.
• Oversee the authority approval process to secure timely approvals in accordance with the program.

3.Cost Management

• Monitor project expenditures and ensure project progressing withing approved budgets.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend cost optimization strategies.
• Communicate and manage changes effectively to minimize cost variations.
• Collaborate with finance and accounting teams to process project payments.
• Review and maintain cahsflow and regular cost reports in coordination with the cost consultant.

4.Quality, Risk Management and LEED Certification

• Oversees the quality assurance processes to ensure project deliverables meet or exceed Taaleem expectations.
• Perform risk management to minimise project risks.
• Oversee LEED requirements to ensure the project achieves the targeted LEED rating.

5.Project closure and Handover

• Ensure that all project deliverables have been completed as per the defined objectives and criteria for project closure.
• Take charge of the project documentation handover process to the school team, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of reports and records for future reference and audits.
• Conduct a thorough financial review to ensure all expenses, invoices, and financial obligations are properly accounted for and settled.
• Conduct a comprehensive project review to identify lessons learned, best practices, and areas for improvement. Document these findings for future reference.
• During the defect liability period, coordinates defect resolution, ensuring timely rectification, verification, and documentation for issue closure in collaboration with relevant parties.

Requirements

Education: Degree or higher level education in finance, strategy, business, or commercial discipline.

Experience: Minimum 3 years’ experience in similar role ideally in an Educational Institution or related service provider Industry.

Competencies:

• Analytical skills to measure and manage key risks and KPls.
• Ability to communicate strategy, financial performance, and key financial information in a clear and concise manner to financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Ability to discuss and influence effectively at all levels.
• Excellent collaborative skills and able to quickly establish effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to coach/ mentor colleagues to deliver optimal performance.

Attributes:

• Corporate finance acumen to enhance cost control.
• Highly numerate.
• Flexible and able to manage tight deadlines.
• Positive and hands on attitude.

About Taaleem

Taaleem is one of the largest, most respected education providers in the United Arab Emirates and the only publicly listed Education Provider in the UAE. Taaleem (which means ‘education’ in Arabic’) was established in 2004 and now has over 27,000 students attending our diverse portfolio of private international and public-private partnership schools across the

UAE.Taaleem is also one of the Middle East’s leading IB workshop providers for PYP, MYP, DP and IBCP. We began training in 2009 and have enrolled over 7000 participants to date.

Taaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. At Taaleem, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection, and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including receipt of references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification, and police checks, including overseas checks.