PMO - Economic Acceleration (Arabic Speaker)

Job description / Role

People Connect Global is recruiting on behalf of an Esteemed Government Client in Dubai.

Objective of the Role:
This position sits within the Economic Acceleration Unit, a strategic arm aimed at accelerating solutions to sector pain points within 100-day sprints. The unit identifies and tackles pressing issues across various sectors to deliver impactful solutions that promote economic growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execution Oversight: Work alongside project teams to ensure objectives are delivered on time and within the agreed scope. You will track progress, milestones, dependencies, risks, and roadblocks across multiple workstreams
• Proactive Problem Solving: Apply judgment to identify potential delays early and drive timely, effective corrective actions. You must be able to identify the root causes of bottlenecks rather than just reporting them.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure clarity on roles, timelines, and dependencies. You will be responsible for chasing inputs and escalating issues where required to maintain momentum.
• Reporting & Analytics: Monitor and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). You must build and maintain trackers and dashboards, proactively detecting data inconsistencies or errors.
• Documentation: Take high-quality notes during working sessions and independently convert them into clear deliverables (reports, minutes, summaries) that accurately capture decisions and next steps.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Economics, Public Policy, Business Administration, or a related field
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in project management, PMO, consulting, or a similar execution-focused role.
• Language: Professional fluency in Arabic is mandatory (Written & Spoken).

Technical Skills:

• Advanced Excel: Mastery of Pivot tables, Pivot Charts, VLOOKUP, and Index-match is required. You must be experienced in data cleaning, validation, and reconciliation.
• Project Management: Strong understanding of project charters, critical paths, risk management, and post-completion monitoring mechanisms.
• Presentations: Ability to prepare senior leadership-ready decks (PPT) in a timely manner.

Soft Skills:

• High level of ownership and accountability.
• Proactive and solution-driven; ability to close issues rather than passive coordination.
• Ability to work with rapid turnaround times and shifting priorities.

About the Company

People Connect Global is a leading UAE recruitment specialist and GCC talent acquisition expert, bridging the gap between ambitious professionals and forward-thinking organizations. Our deep understanding of Dubai's job market, combined with our extensive regional network, positions us as the trusted partner for top-tier talent and career-defining opportunities.