Job Description

About Departer – The German Headhunter:

As an internationally oriented German HR consultancy for the recruitment of multinational professionals, Departer possesses a long-standing expertise in the core markets of Germany, Greater China, the Middle East, and Australia. Through our regionally established offices in Dubai, Brisbane, and Hamburg, we are valued as a reliable recruitment partner by numerous companies.

Our client, a Dubai-based consultancy with German Management, is seeking a Head of Projects (m/f/d) to guide the company's international expansion. Working closely with the Chief Strategy Officer, the future position holder will lead global projects and business initiatives, and should have a track record in international project management.

Your duties and responsibilities will include:  

• Lead international expansion projects
• Develop project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource requirements, and ensure they are communicated to all stakeholders
• Lead project kick-off meetings to establish project objectives, scope, and expectations
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including project charters, project plans, status reports, and change requests
• Manage project budgets and timelines
• Identify and manage project risks, ensuring that risks are appropriately mitigated
• Facilitate project team meetings, ensuring that project progress is communicated and issues are addressed in a timely manner
• Ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget
• Coordinate with internal teams and management to ensure successful project delivery
• Provide regular project status updates to the management team
  
• Establish partnerships with key service providers to enhance customer experience 
• Align departmental strategies with the overall business strategy and share them with the team
• Execute strategies to address high-priority operational issues and drive results
• Monitor market developments, political environments, and legal changes to stay informed and identify strategic opportunities
• Reporting to Chief Strategy Officer

To be successful in this role you should have the following skills and experiences:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field is required
• At least 8 years of work experience in a similar role in an international company
• Experience working in the Middle East is advantageous
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills are mandatory, German language skills are advantageous
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
• Strong cultural understanding and the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment
• Excellent client relationship management skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and colleagues
• Strong people management skills with focus on work in intercultural teams
• Hands-on personality with the ability to multi-task and to deliver at a high-paced working environment