Program Manager Full-time Job

Role Profile

Lead and manage all Emiratization projects, ensuring they are executed efficiently and within established timelines.

Strategic Planning: Collaborate with the Emiratisation Lead to execute and refine Emiratization project strategies, goals, and objectives in alignment with the company's vision and 2026 Emiratization targets.

Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including OpCo Human Capital teams, Group Services, and Government agencies, to ensure the success of Emiratization projects.

Program Management: Develop and implement project plans, track progress, and proactively identify and address potential issues or obstacles. Ensure all Emiratization initiatives meet or exceed their intended outcomes.

Resource Management: Allocate and manage resources, including budget and personnel, to support the successful execution of Emiratization projects.

Reporting and Documentation: Prepare regular reports on the status and progress of Emiratization projects, ensuring all documentation and reporting meet company standards.

Compliance and Regulations: Stay up-to-date with labor laws, regulations, and government policies related to Emiratization, and ensure that all projects adhere to these requirements.

Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization within the Emiratization projects, striving for greater efficiency and effectiveness.

Sit in and present the Emiratisation Lead when needed in internal workshops, meetings and external MAF representation.

Preparing reports, presentation artwork and all necessary materials

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).

Proven experience in program or project management, with a track record of successfully delivering complex initiatives.

Strong knowledge of administrative and project management principles and methodologies.

Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities to effectively collaborate with a diverse set of stakeholders.

Knowledge of General Human Resources and Emiratization policies and regulations is a plus.

Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision.

MAF, Tawteen Experience is a plus

Founded in 1992, Majid Al Futtaim is the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
A remarkable business success story, Majid Al Futtaim started from one mans vision to transform the face of shopping, entertainment and leisure to create great moments for everyone, every day. It has since grown into one of the United Arab Emirates most respected and successful businesses spanning 15 international markets, employing more than 43,000 people, and obtaining the highest credit rating (BBB) among privately-held corporates in the region.
Majid Al Futtaim owns and operates 25 shopping malls, 13 hotels and four mixed-use communities, with further developments underway in the region. The shopping malls portfolio includes Mall of the Emirates, Mall of Egypt, City Centre malls, My City Centre neighbourhood centres, and four community malls which are in joint venture with the Government of Sharjah. The Company is the exclusive franchisee for Carrefour in 37 markets across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, and operates a portfolio of more than 270 outlets in 15 countries.
Majid Al Futtaim operates more than 400 VOX Cinemas screens and 36 Magic Planet family entertainment centres across the region. In addition to iconic leisure and entertainment facilities such as Ski Dubai, Orbi Dubai and Ski Egypt, among others. The Company is parent to the consumer finance company 'Najm', and a Fashion and Home retail business representing international brands such as Abercrombie & Fitch, AllSaints, lululemon athletica, Crate & Barrel and Maisons du Monde. In addition, Majid Al Futtaim operates Enova, a facility and energy management company, through a joint venture operation with Veolia, a global leader in optimised environment resource management. The Company also owns the rights to The LEGO Store and American Girl in the Middle East and operates in the food and beverage industry through a partnership with Gourmet Gulf.