Risk, Issue & Stakeholder Management

• Identify, assess, and document project risks and issues at initiation; maintain and actively manage the risk register throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and implement risk response plans; escalate risks with significant impact or probability to the Director of PMO and executive sponsors.
• Manage stakeholder communications — producing regular status reports, project dashboards, and steering committee packs appropriate to audience and seniority.
• Manage sensitive project communications with clinicians, executive leadership, and external regulators with professionalism and care.

PMO & Governance Contribution

• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of alkalma's PMO methodology, tools, templates, and governance frameworks.
• Support the Director of PMO in portfolio-level reporting — including project status, resource utilisation, budget performance, and risk summary.
• Mentor and support junior project team members; role-model professional project management disciplines across the organisation.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• 8+ years of project management experience, including at least 5 years leading complex, multi-workstream projects or programmes independently.
• PMP (Project Management Professional), PRINCE2 Practitioner, or equivalent certification — required.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering high-stakes projects on time, within scope, and within budget in complex organisational environments.
• Experience in a UAE or GCC healthcare setting — familiarity with DHA/DOH regulatory frameworks, clinical governance, and the operational realities of a regulated healthcare environment.
• Strong stakeholder management skills — able to earn credibility with clinicians and executives alike, and manage sensitive communications with professionalism.