Program Development Manager

Program Development Manager - Construction (Market Related Basic Salary) Permanent position in the Engineering sector in Abu Dhabi in United Arab Emirates. Posted by Synergy on 07/01/2008
The Program Development Manager is responsible for the overall execution and delivery of the development(s) Program according to the set budgets and schedules. He is responsible to implement the vision of the Program and to ensure that the strategic objectives of the Program are timely met. His role includes the implementation of appropriate systems to monitor the Program progress and milestones, the coordination between the various projects as well as between the projects and the other technical units within the Program and within the organization as a whole. The primary role of this position is to ensure the quality, cost effectiveness and speed of delivery of the Program. The person coordinates and prioritizes resources across projects, departments, and entities to ensure that resource contention is managed from a Program focus. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE POSITION • Knowledge required by the position - requires a thorough knowledge of program/project management, and aspects related to large scale developments, which will include multiple projects within a large development. Also requires a deep understanding of the functional aspects of planning, design and construction. • Leadership and Management skills - requires excellent leadership and management skills. • Guidelines – the Program Development Manager should be well conversant with major international guidelines • Scope - the scope of work is wide and involves interaction with all Executives and other employees of the organization. The scope of work includes assisting the Director in jobs that may be required and as directed by him. MAJOR DUTIES • Develop, maintain and ensure the implementation of policies and procedures related to the Program delivery • Establish Program budgets and timelines • Oversee the tendering process related to the Program components and various levels of the projects and ensure maximum transparency in the tendering and evaluation process • Oversee the various projects within the Program and ensure that they are delivered to the required quality, budget and timeline • Oversee the delivery of the external consultants to the Program, e.g. Master Planning, Design, Consultant, Contractor, Project Management firms, etc… • Oversee the work of the Project(s) Managers of the Program • Monitor overall and project specific resource usage • Ensure the integration of the deliverables of each project into the overall program • Prepare monthly reports about the Program progress, delivery and budget • Analyze and interpret Project reports and provide guidance and direction to projects managers • Track the finances of the projects and units of the Program • Follow trends and developments and brief the Director on significant developments within the Program lifecycle • Carry out various tasks as delegated by the Director from time to time and keep the him abreast of the status of such tasks Bachelors Degree (or more) in the area of engineering or construction management, preferably a Masters in Engineering or Construction Management and PMP certification Minimum, 10 years experience in project management of large scale developments - developments should be complex & of great magnitude, like heading an entire Airport Consortium Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills.
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