Project Manager Contract

Job Title: Project Manager (Non-Technical – Executive Office)

Location: Sharjah, UAE
Industry: Banking
Client: A Leading / Growing Bank

Contract : 6 Months extendable 

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly polished and dynamic Project Manager to support the Executive Office within a leading/growing bank. This is a non-technical role requiring a strong banking background, exceptional stakeholder management skills, and the ability to coordinate high-profile awards, events, and strategic initiatives.

The ideal candidate will act as a central coordination point between internal departments, external partners, and senior leadership, ensuring seamless execution of executive-level engagements and brand representation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Executive & Strategic Coordination

• Act as the primary coordination liaison for all initiatives within the Executive Office
• Manage and track multiple concurrent projects, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met
• Prepare briefing notes, presentations, and reports for senior leadership

Awards & Event Management

• Lead the end-to-end coordination of local and international banking awards submissions
• Manage high-profile events, including:
  • Industry conferences
  • Leadership forums
  • VIP engagements
• Coordinate with marketing, PR, and external agencies for branding and positioning

Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with internal departments (Marketing, Corporate Communications, Retail, Corporate Banking, etc.)
• Engage with external stakeholders, including event organizers, consultants, and partners
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior leadership and key stakeholders

Communication & Representation

• Draft and review formal communications, speeches, and executive correspondence
• Ensure consistent and high-quality representation of the Executive Office
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with utmost discretion

Key Requirements

Experience

• 8–12 years of experience in banking or financial services
• Proven experience in project coordination, executive office support, or event management
• Exposure to corporate communications, branding, or strategic initiatives is highly preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• High level of professional maturity and executive presence
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Strong attention to detail and ownership mindset

Language

• Bilingual (Mandatory): Arabic & English