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Ahmed A.

Project Director | Program Manager | Contract & Risk Management | Vice president of Project Management | Assest Management | Governance & Assurance |
14.0 yrs experienceOil & Energy
Apr 2026

The move

MoveADNOC → ADNOC Group
TitleActing Sr. Project Manager → Head of Discipline, Project Execution
LocationAl Ruwais → Abu Dhabi
Career arcBoomerang (UAE-educated, foreign stint)★
First time at this levelYes ★
Cross-border moveNo — same country
UAE federal / sovereign destinationYes ★
Years in UAE8.2
Total experience14.0 years
ADNOC Group headcount10,001+ employees
ADNOC Group industryOil and Gas
ADNOC Group HQAbu Dhabi
ADNOC Group founded1971
ADNOC Group typeGovernment Agency

Career arc

  1. Head of Discipline, Project ExecutionApr 2026 — Present
    ADNOC Group· Full-time
  2. Project Portfolio ManagerOct 2023 — Apr 2026
    ADNOC Group· Full-time
  3. Senior Project ManagerNov 2019 — Oct 2023
    ADNOC Group· Abu Dhabi· Full-time
  4. Acting Sr. Project ManagerMay 2016 — Nov 2019
    ADNOC· Al Ruwais, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  5. project managerMar 2013 — May 2016
    ADNOC· Full-time
  6. Civil EngineerMay 2012 — Mar 2013
    ADNOC Group· Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates· Full-time

Education

Top skills

Operations ManagementProject Management SkillsBusiness AnalysisIndustry standardsEthical and Sustainable PracticesStakeholder Engagement

About

With more than 15 Years of experience in Project Director and Program Manager with extensive experience in contract and risk management. Throughout my career, I have successfully led high-impact projects and programs, driving strategic initiatives that align with organizational goals. As a Vice President of Project Management, I have honed my skills in asset management, governance, and assurance, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget while adhering to industry standards. My expertise lies in building and managing cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration, and implementing best practices that enhance operational efficiency. I am passionate about delivering value through meticulous planning, risk assessment, and stakeholder engagement, ultimately leading to sustain

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