Job Description

Project Planning and Risk Management Manager - ADNOC Group - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Position Overview
Project Planning and Risk Management Manager in Abu Dhabi, UAE leads strategic project planning, risk management, manpower planning, and shareholder reporting within ADNOC Group's Oil & Energy projects. This role ensures structured governance, performance tracking, and effective decision-support systems to deliver complex oil and gas projects in line with corporate objectives.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Oil & Energy
Function: Project-Program Management
Salary: 42000-58000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project planning frameworks, business planning cycles, and performance management systems.
• Direct and supervise all project reporting requirements for internal stakeholders and shareholders.
• Standardize reporting procedures and coordinate inputs from multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Lead implementation of the Project Risk Management Process including development and periodic review of Risk Registers.
• Conduct monthly, quarterly, and annual risk assessments and ensure mitigation actions are tracked.
• Develop and administer the Project Organizational Plan, including documentation and approval tracking of structural changes.
• Manage and coordinate Project Management of Change procedures and related documentation control.
• Prepare and review materials required for executive committees, VAP processes, and Decision Support Packages.
• Ensure effective MIS reporting and progress tracking for senior management oversight.
• Promote and ensure compliance with ADNOC HSE standards and sustainability guidelines.
• Coordinate manpower planning and resource optimization aligned with project milestones.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent discipline.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in oil and gas project planning and execution.
• Strong background in project risk management and business performance tracking.
• Proven experience in managing multi-disciplinary project reporting and governance processes.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder communication and presentation skills.

Skills Set

• Project planning and execution management
• Risk management and mitigation strategies
• Oil and gas project governance
• Shareholder reporting and executive presentations
• Performance management and MIS reporting
• Organizational planning and manpower forecasting
• Change management procedures
• HSE compliance and sustainability alignment

Why Join Us

• Lead strategic project planning initiatives in major oil and gas developments.
• Work within a high-impact role supporting ADNOC's long-term energy strategy.
• Competitive compensation with executive-level growth opportunities.
• Exposure to complex, large-scale energy infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi.
• Opportunity to strengthen project governance and risk management excellence.

About the Company
ADNOC Group is a leading integrated energy company headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Through its upstream and downstream operations, ADNOC delivers world-class Oil & Energy projects that support sustainable growth and global energy demand. The company remains committed to operational excellence, safety, and innovation across its large-scale project portfolio.
Job Title Project Planning and Risk Management Manager - ADNOC Group - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Project Planning and Risk Management Manager - ADNOC Group - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Position Overview
Project Planning and Risk Management Manager in Abu Dhabi, UAE leads strategic project planning, risk management, manpower planning, and shareholder reporting within ADNOC Group's Oil & Energy projects. This role ensures structured governance, performance tracking, and effective decision-support systems to deliver complex oil and gas projects in line with corporate objectives.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Oil & Energy
Function: Project-Program Management
Salary: 42000-58000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project planning frameworks, business planning cycles, and performance management systems.
• Direct and supervise all project reporting requirements for internal stakeholders and shareholders.
• Standardize reporting procedures and coordinate inputs from multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Lead implementation of the Project Risk Management Process including development and periodic review of Risk Registers.
• Conduct monthly, quarterly, and annual risk assessments and ensure mitigation actions are tracked.
• Develop and administer the Project Organizational Plan, including documentation and approval tracking of structural changes.
• Manage and coordinate Project Management of Change procedures and related documentation control.
• Prepare and review materials required for executive committees, VAP processes, and Decision Support Packages.
• Ensure effective MIS reporting and progress tracking for senior management oversight.
• Promote and ensure compliance with ADNOC HSE standards and sustainability guidelines.
• Coordinate manpower planning and resource optimization aligned with project milestones.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent discipline.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in oil and gas project planning and execution.
• Strong background in project risk management and business performance tracking.
• Proven experience in managing multi-disciplinary project reporting and governance processes.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder communication and presentation skills.

Skills Set

• Project planning and execution management
• Risk management and mitigation strategies
• Oil and gas project governance
• Shareholder reporting and executive presentations
• Performance management and MIS reporting
• Organizational planning and manpower forecasting
• Change management procedures
• HSE compliance and sustainability alignment

Why Join Us

• Lead strategic project planning initiatives in major oil and gas developments.
• Work within a high-impact role supporting ADNOC's long-term energy strategy.
• Competitive compensation with executive-level growth opportunities.
• Exposure to complex, large-scale energy infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi.
• Opportunity to strengthen project governance and risk management excellence.

About the Company
ADNOC Group is a leading integrated energy company headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Through its upstream and downstream operations, ADNOC delivers world-class Oil & Energy projects that support sustainable growth and global energy demand. The company remains committed to operational excellence, safety, and innovation across its large-scale project portfolio.
Post Details
Job Start Date
Salary from 42000.00
Salary to 58000.00
Number of Vacancies 1
Location -
Location City Abu Dhabi
Desired Candidate's Profile
Gender No Preference
Nationality
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Skills Required