About this Role
We are currently supporting a confidential executive search for a senior leadership position within a large, asset-intensive organization in the UAE. This is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing the planning, engineering, and delivery of complex, large-scale infrastructure and capital projects across a multi-project environment.
Role OverviewThe Executive Director – Infrastructure Projects will lead the end-to-end execution of major projects, ensuring alignment with long-term business objectives, operational efficiency, and delivery excellence. The role involves managing multiple project streams, overseeing senior teams, and driving performance across engineering, project management, and delivery functions.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the execution of large-scale infrastructure and capital projects across multiple programs
- Oversee engineering coordination, project governance, and delivery frameworks
- Manage project portfolios, including prioritization, resource allocation, and performance tracking
- Establish and implement best practices in project delivery, risk management, and quality assurance
- Engage with key stakeholders including consultants, contractors, and regulatory entities to ensure smooth execution
- Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and efficiency across project functions
- Provide leadership and direction to senior project teams and functional heads
- Extensive experience in large-scale infrastructure, energy, or complex engineering environments
- Proven track record in managing high-value, multi-project portfolios
- Strong leadership experience overseeing senior teams and cross-functional stakeholders
- Background in engineering-led organizations with asset-heavy operations
- Solid understanding of project governance, contracts (e.g., EPC/FIDIC), and delivery frameworks
- Ability to operate at both strategic and execution levels
- Arabic speakers are preferred;
Emirati nationals are highly preferred for this opportunity. - Candidates currently based in the UAE are highly preferred, followed by those in the GCC.
- Candidates from outside the region will be considered only if they are currently in a similar role within the same industry and function.
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