Lockton
Project Manager – PMO & Business Change
- Permanent
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
Job expiry date: 07/05/2026
Job overview
Date posted
23/03/2026
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Salary
AED 20,000 - 30,000 per month
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
5 - 10 yrs
Seniority
Manager
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
07/05/2026
Job description
The Project Manager at Lockton MENA is responsible for delivering high-impact projects within the PMO portfolio, providing structure, guidance, and assurance to the business. Reporting to the Regional Strategy & PMO Lead, this role requires managing project lifecycles end-to-end, coordinating with multiple divisions and stakeholders, ensuring quality delivery on time and within budget, and driving business benefits through structured project management practices.
Required skills
Project planning and execution across the full project lifecycle
Stakeholder engagement and management, including senior leadership/C-Suite
Cross-functional and cross-discipline team leadership
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Risk identification and mitigation
Budgeting, cost monitoring, and resource allocation
Business benefits realization
Reporting and progress tracking
Change management advocacy
Process improvement and best practice implementation
Effective written and verbal communication
Flexible and adaptable under tight/changing deadlines
Collaboration and team-oriented mindset
Key responsibilities
- Meet with stakeholders to gather project requirements, delivery timelines, and budget expectations
- Develop comprehensive project plans to guide associates and project teams
- Plan, execute, and monitor one or multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to define the scope and deliverables of projects
- Monitor project performance and progress against plan, budget, and quality targets
- Prepare and submit project reports, highlighting status, risks, and mitigation measures
- Lead cross-functional teams directly and through influence, ensuring alignment with project objectives
- Serve as an advocate for change and promote adoption of project management best practices
- Maintain a focus on business user experience and client impact during project delivery
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the PMO and project teams
Experience & skills
- Solid understanding of the insurance/reinsurance industry
- Proven experience leading projects or programs across all phases of the project lifecycle
- Demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
- PMP certification preferred