Chief Specialist - Projects

Job description / Role

• Manage Department OPMS system is implemented correctly, and ensure lessons learned, progress reports/risks and change requests are managed in a timely manner.
• Advise in the development of the department annual budget and forecast of the department cashflow , tender plan, evaluate and recommend specific adjustments during the implementation to satisfy project needs.
• Participate in RTA Projects Portfolio Management, and identify Yearly recommended projects based on the priority criteria set every year.
• Participate in Updating the Strategic Planining initiatives related to the department goals & objectives.
• Benchmark the performance of Strategic Planning, against other entities and as per the plan every year.
• Audit ongoing projects in terms of their objectives and alignment with RTA laid down guidelines, ensure implementation of RTA EMPO polices, Project management Policies, Asset Management, Risk management & recommend improvement & development areas.
• Direct and analyze department strategic projects performance reports and statistical data to identify causes of related risks & develop recommendation & solutions for improvement.
• Analyze & monitor the performance of Strategic Planning, design projects and studies and advice the director accordingly & ensure mitigations are implemented.
• Ensure departmental operational processes are updated, adhered to, and recommend yearly or as required changes.
• Manage the department maximo system, insert contract request, follow up payments, resolve issues to ensure the department financial status is well managed.
• Manage risk system and ensure applying of internal audit & quality observations to develop works.
• Continuously review and update projects’ objectives to ensure conformity with RTA’s strategic plan and objectives.
• Conduct periodic reviews of the running programs/projects, committees/teams and highlight the project risks to management.
• Develop analytical reports formats, for advanced analytics serving different functions/ agencies to support decision making.
• Ensure that key performance indicators are developed for the department to enable effective monitoring of the department performance.
• Evaluate the consultants & contractors in terms of their capabilities & issue the performance reports on behalf of the department.
• Develop new initiatives to ensure RTA's sustainability and continual development of its operations.
• Prepare Reports and Presentations for the director as required and in coordination with section managers.
• Prepare and manage the flow of Department weekly meetings/workshops as well as other review meetings with DG office and CEO office are prepared with all presentations/reports raised on time.
• Perform other responsibilities associated with the position as appropriate.

Requirements

• Master Degree in Business Administration.
• Bachelor degree in Engineering: Civil / Architecture from a recognized university, and PMP certification is must.
• 10 years of relevant experience in project management.
• Knowledge of similar to RTA programs, Maximo, OPMS,ADDA,ERM, Budget and other organisational tools.
• Well-developed administrative skills and knowledge of quality, environmental and Health and Safety Management Systems such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, 18001.
• Highly analytical thinking with demonstrated talent for identifying, scrutinizing, improving, and streamlining complex work processes.
• Computer-literate performer with extensive software proficiency covering wide variety of applications.
• Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing.
• Resourceful team player who excels at building trusting relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Flexible team player who thrives in environments requiring ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple concurrent projects.
• Innovative problem-solver who can generate workable solutions and resolve complaints.
• Goal-driven leader who maintains a productive climate and confidently motivates, mobilizes, and coaches employees to meet high performance standards.
• Results-driven achiever with exemplary planning and organizational skills, along with a high degree of detail orientation.

About the Company

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) came into formation in November 2005. It is responsible for planning and executing transport and traffic projects in Dubai, preparing legislation and strategic plans, planning and constructing the Dubai Metro, developing other integrated solutions of road systems and marine networks that are safe and in line with the city’s economic development plans and the highest international standards.