Senior Manager - Projects - Aldar Education

Aldar Education is currently seeking a Senior Manager - Project to support our growing family of owned and operated schools in the UAE. This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi’s leading school group.

As the leading education group in Abu Dhabi, we provide inclusive and innovative learning that inspires and empowers communities. We offer a range of brands for all learners in our community, from nursery through to adult education, and the broadest choice of curricula across the largest number of locations in Abu Dhabi.

Starting with one school and 250 students in 2007, Aldar Education has grown into a highly sought-after education provider, now supporting over 31,000 students and a growing network of almost 5,000 educators, with over 100 nationalities, offering a wide range of curricula and ancillary services such as our Teacher Training Academy.

Working collaboratively, our education network’s purpose is to empower the next generation to shape our future, directly supporting the educational goals of Abu Dhabi’s government. Today, Aldar Education’s efforts are guided by the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 plan, which aims to build a sustainable knowledge-based economy through premium education.

Responsible for leading the delivery of Aldar Education's most complex strategic programmes, priority initiatives and high-impact projects, ensuring successful delivery against agreed scope, schedule, budget, quality and governance requirements. The role leads complex cross-functional initiatives, including design and build (CAPEX) projects, school developments, operational readiness and business transformation programmes, while driving executive decision-making, managing key risks and ensuring successful project outcomes. The Senior Project Manager also mentors Project Managers and supports the Head of PMO in strengthening project delivery, governance and PMO standards.

The successful candidates will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.