Job Duration - 12 Month Contract Role
Job Purpose
Provides Project delivery capability within the Project Management Office for WCS.
Assists to develop and implement processes and procedures ensuring good practices in project management are set for the organization.
Responsible for preparing project schedules, managing tender processes, coordinating and administering live projects from the Dubai office.
Accountable for schedule control, cost management, budgets, variations, and risk management as per WCS procedures.
Provides status and management reports and engages with clients throughout the project life cycle.
Key Accountabilities
Drive and deliver projects across the WCS business in collaboration with the Lead Project Engineer and stakeholders.
Lead structured project management practices for cost, time, and resource control.
Utilise MS Project to administer project plans and control scope, variations, and deviations.
Plan and schedule works and ensure site team compliance with PMO processes.
Produce weekly and monthly project status reports with variance tracking.
Ensure adherence to safety standards and implementation of safety policies globally.
Act as an ambassador of WCS and DP World when engaging with clients, suppliers, and contractors.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience
Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or similar discipline.
At least 7 years’ experience in project management practices within heavy industry, ideally marine port operations.
Crane knowledge and experience desirable.
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
Skills
Strong project planning, scheduling, and reporting skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Confident communicator at all organizational levels with strong presentation skills.
Skills Required
- Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or similar discipline
- At least 7 years' experience in project management practices within heavy industry, ideally marine port operations
- Crane knowledge and experience
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits: Wellness initiatives, flexible working hours, and practical supports like reimbursements for mobile, home internet, and home‑office equipment are emphasized. Feedback suggests these benefits contribute meaningfully to everyday work‑life needs.
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What We Do
Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 108,000 employees, spanning 74 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future. We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses – Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades. What’s more, we’re reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door. We make trade flow, to change what’s possible for everyone.
