
Masdar
Program Manager, Zayed Sustainability Prize
- Permanent
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
- Urgent
Job expiry date: 14/05/2026
Job overview
Date posted
30/03/2026
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Salary
AED 30,000 - 40,000 per month
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
5 - 10 yrs
Seniority
Manager
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
14/05/2026
Job description
The Program Manager, Zayed Sustainability Prize at Masdar in Abu Dhabi is responsible for developing and enhancing programs, events, and initiatives aligned with the objectives of the Zayed Sustainability Prize (ZSP). The role involves coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, industry experts, third-party service providers, and cross-functional teams to ensure programs are executed on time, within budget, and aligned with strategic goals. The Program Manager oversees implementation of ZSP programs including planning, scheduling, and coordinating activities while identifying new initiatives to enhance existing programs. The role includes managing youth-focused activities, supporting global awareness initiatives, and positioning the ZSP as a global thought leader. The position requires managing delivery of program content for thought leadership platforms, streamlining stakeholder initiatives, supporting Ambassador Program rollout, and identifying strategic partnerships to drive long-term sustainability and growth. The role also involves managing multiple projects in dynamic environments, influencing decision-makers, coordinating office and site-based activities, and ensuring risk mitigation and performance objectives are achieved.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Manage implementation of Zayed Sustainability Prize programs including planning, scheduling, and coordination of all activities
- Identify and develop new programs to enhance existing ZSP initiatives and expand impact
- Manage and enhance youth-focused activities and programs to support sustainability objectives
- Identify opportunities to increase global awareness and position the Prize as a thought leader
- Coordinate third-party service providers to ensure program delivery within timeline, budget, and risk parameters
- Manage delivery of program content for thought leadership platforms ensuring targets and objectives are achieved
- Streamline and align internal and external stakeholder programs to ensure integration and efficiency
- Support identification of new partners and stakeholders to strengthen global positioning of ZSP
- Support rollout of Ambassador Program and drive engagement of ambassadors
- Identify strategic partnerships to enhance existing and new programs ensuring long-term sustainability and growth
Experience & skills
- Minimum 8 years of experience in program management or similar role
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Experience managing multiple ongoing projects in fast-paced environments
- Ability to influence decision-makers and implement internal enhancement initiatives
- Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional coordination experience
- Strong writing and editorial skills
- Experience working in both office-based and site environments
- Ability to prioritize multiple initiatives and manage deadlines effectively