Design and Construction (D&C) Sub-region (Middle East and Africa) Senior Project Manager

Job Description
Are you ready to lead impactful real estate projects in the Middle East and Africa? Join our dynamic team at J.P. Morgan in Dubai, where your expertise will shape innovative workspaces and drive business synergy. We offer unparalleled opportunities for career growth and a collaborative environment where your skills and passion will make a significant impact.
As a Senior Project Manager within the Global Real Estate D&C team, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of projects across the Middle East and Africa. You will manage the entire lifecycle of construction projects, ensuring alignment with wellness, sustainability, and business objectives. Your role will involve strategic planning, execution, and collaboration with key partners to deliver workspaces that enhance our firm's culture and hospitality.
Job Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies for project delivery, incorporating market nuances and best practices.
• Lead technical due diligence efforts in collaboration with transaction and engineering teams.
• Manage procurement processes, engaging consultants and suppliers effectively.
• Oversee planning and design, ensuring alignment with business and commercial intents.
• Manage contractors and suppliers, ensuring risk management and site safety.
• Ensure workspaces meet wellness, sustainability, and regulatory standards.
• Act as integrator for overall program coordination with CAO partners and Technology.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and manage project budgets effectively.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Undergraduate or professional degree in construction, project management, engineering, or related fields.
• Extensive work experience in managing corporate construction/fit-out projects.
• Direct experience in commercial buildings, office renovations, and workplace planning.
• Strong programming and space planning skills. and proven fiscal accountability throughout the project lifecycle.
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and industry-standard project management tools.
• Excellent oral and written presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously, preferably in EMEA markets and corporate real estate organizations.

About Us
J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
About the Team
Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.