Project Management Strategy Specialist

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Specialist – Strategic Projects in LAHAB plays a pivotal role in driving organizational transformation and business excellence. This position is responsible for defining, leading, and monitoring key internal strategic projects, contributing to the establishment of robust governance frameworks, and actively communicating company progress to internal and external stakeholders.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define & Scope: Conceptualize and define high-impact strategic projects focused on internal development, process optimization, and organizational change.
• Lead & Deliver: Manage end-to-end execution of cross-functional strategic initiatives within a complex technology-driven manufacturing environment.
• Monitor & Control: Track project milestones, deliverables, budgets, and risks to ensure successful and timely alignment with corporate objectives.
• Governance Frameworks: Support the design, rollout, and enforcement of corporate governance structures and PMO methodologies.
• Monitoring & Reporting: Establish strategic KPIs, tracking mechanisms, and executive dashboards to monitor organizational performance and project health.
• Change & Advisory: Facilitate organizational change management to ensure seamless adoption of new structures and operational standards.
• Progress & Status Communication: Articulate and communicate the overall status and progress of the company’s strategic development to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Serve as a central point of contact for strategic progress, preparing tailored reports and briefings for C-level executives, department heads, and external entities (e.g., government bodies, the company, strategic partners in the GCC region).
• Strategic Engagement: Ensure transparent, consistent, and proactive alignment across all levels to drive buy-in for key strategic initiatives.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Defence Studies.
• Fluency in both Arabic and English (written and spoken) is mandatory. Professional-level command of both languages is required for executive reporting, engagement with local authorities, and strategic stakeholder management across the GCC region.
• 3–5+ years of proven experience in strategic project management, in-house consulting, or PMO functions, ideally within a manufacturing or heavy industry environment (Defence, Aerospace, or Automotive preferred).
• Demonstrated experience in designing governance frameworks, performance monitoring systems (KPIs), and driving organizational change.
• Exceptional presentation, executive drafting, and moderation skills with the ability to summarize complex technical/strategic matters for C-level leadership.
• Proficiency with PM tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira) and data visualization software (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) for executive reporting.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional PM certification (e.g., PMP / PMI, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum) or Change Management accreditation (e.g., Prosci).
• Prior work experience within the GCC region and strong cross-cultural competency.
• Familiarity with defense industry regulations, compliance standards, or military procurement processes.

WHY CHOOSE THE COMPANY

Launched in November 2019, the UAE's the company is one of the world's leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond, and to be a catalyst for change and transformation. It is dedicated to bringing breakthrough innovations, products, and services to market with greater speed and efficiency, positioning the UAE as a leading global hub for future industries, and creating clear paths within the sector for the next generation of highly skilled talent to thrive.

At the company, the real investment goes beyond compensation. Through our dedicated learning academy and digital learning platforms, employees have access to extensive opportunities to develop new skills, deepen their expertise, and advance their careers. Combined with the freedom to innovate, strong career support, and collaboration with world-class talent from across the globe, the company is a place where you can continue to grow, keep learning, and turn ambitious ideas into meaningful outcomes.

Working at the company also comes with a package that reflects how much we value our people. Salaries are highly competitive and tax-free and, depending on your role and seniority, benefits can include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and your dependents, and education allowances for your children.

CANDIDATE PRIVACY & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

If you feel your skills, experience and potential are a strong match for a role, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. We are genuinely interested in what you can bring to the company.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workforce. We believe every individual deserves to be treated with fairness, respect and dignity, and our employment decisions reflect that. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

As a global organisation, effective collaboration across international teams is central to how we work, so English proficiency is required for all roles unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

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