Senior Project Coordinator

Senior Project Coordinator

Country location: Middle East – UAE

The Senior Project Coordinator plays a pivotal role in ensuring the successful planning, execution, and delivery of projects. This position requires strong organizational skills, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. The Senior Project Coordinator will act as the central point of communication between project stakeholders, ensuring alignment with objectives, timelines, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee project activities across multiple teams and departments.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, timelines, and documentation.
• Track project progress, identify risks, and propose mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate communication between stakeholders, ensuring clarity and alignment.
• Prepare and deliver status reports, presentations, and project updates to management.
• Support resource allocation and budget tracking to ensure projects remain on target.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, industry standards, and safety requirements.
• Mentor junior coordinators and contribute to continuous process improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in project coordination or management, preferably in [insert industry: oil & gas, healthcare, construction, etc.].
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, PMI, or equivalent).
• Proficiency in project management tools (MS Project, Primavera, Asana, or similar).
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated leadership and stakeholder management experience.

Preferred Skills

• Certification in Project Management (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent).
• Experience working in multicultural and cross-functional environments.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Familiarity with industry-specific compliance and safety standards.