Lead Project Manager - Experienced With English Government Projects - Relocation to Dubai, Riyadh, or Bahrain.

Job Description: Account Lead - Integrated Projects

About Our Client: Our client is a distinguished government advisory firm dedicated to enhancing global interests through strategic programme development and execution. We specialize in advising government entities, ministries, authorities, and state-owned enterprises across the MENA region and beyond.

Role Overview:

As an Account Lead for Integrated Projects, you will play a pivotal role in integrating strategy, policy, and communications to deliver impactful programmes for our government clients. Based in Dubai, Bahrain, or Saudi Arabia, you will lead multidisciplinary teams in crafting and executing comprehensive solutions tailored to client needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Leadership: Direct diverse experts to deliver integrated solutions that meet client objectives effectively.

• Client Relationship Management: Build influential relationships with key stakeholders, providing insightful analysis and trusted advice.

• Team Leadership: Ensure team alignment with project goals, fostering skill development and high-performance standards.

• Commercial Success: Drive project delivery within scope, identify expansion opportunities, and secure client engagement for additional services.

• Business Development: Collaborate on generating leads, developing proposals, and delivering compelling pitches to prospective clients.

Essential Skills and Attributes:Skills:

• Government Understanding: Expertise in how strategy, policy, and communications converge within governmental contexts.

• Analytical Agility: Ability to develop and present comprehensive analyses and coherent presentations.

• Leadership: Strong capability to influence, mentor, and lead teams effectively.

• Communication: Exceptional proficiency in written and spoken business English.

• Project Management: Skilled in structuring and managing project delivery and programmes.

Attributes:

• Client Engagement: Proven ability to establish influential client relationships.

• Resourcefulness: Proactive problem-solving attitude with resilience and stamina in demanding environments.

• Development Focus: Commitment to personal and team growth, fostering a supportive work environment.

• Ambition and Humility: Drive for personal growth balanced with empathy and collaboration.

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years in strategy, communications, or policy roles, ideally within government or consulting.

• Background in management or communications consultancy, public sector, or similar fields.

• Track record in client relationship building, senior stakeholder management, and delivering presentations.

Benefits:

• Join a purpose-driven organization focused on enhancing government performance.

• Contribute to transformative government reform programmes globally.

• Thrive in a high-performance culture with a focus on excellence, collaboration, and professional development.

• Opportunities for career progression and tax-free living in Dubai, Riyadh, or Bahrain.

Application Requirements:

Fluency in English (spoken and written), excellent communication and presentation skills are essential. Ideal candidates will have backgrounds in communications consultancy with government contracts, civil service, political communications, management consultancy with public sector projects, or relevant NGOs and charities.

If you embody leadership, strategic insight, and a passion for driving impactful change in government, we invite you to apply.

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