Job Description: Engagement Manager
Role Summary
As the Engagement Manager for ADAFSA, you will serve as the senior program lead, responsible for end-to-end stakeholder management, program governance, and executive-level reporting. Your leadership will ensure predictable, high-quality delivery across all program streams, maintaining alignment with ADAFSA's strategic objectives and public sector standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Senior Stakeholder Interface: Act as the primary senior point of contact with ADAFSA leadership, expertly managing stakeholder expectations and maintaining clear, effective communications.
- Governance Management: Lead program governance activities, including SteerCo and working group sessions, establishing meeting cadence, maintaining decision logs, and overseeing approval processes.
- Integrated Program Planning: Drive the development and execution of integrated plans across multiple workstreams, managing interdependencies and tracking delivery milestones to ensure timely outcomes.
- Risk, Issues, and Escalations: Own the identification, assessment, and management of risks, issues, and dependencies. Lead escalation processes and resolve challenges efficiently, assigning clear actions and accountability.
- Scope and Change Control: Oversee program scope and change management, ensuring delivery aligns with the Statement of Work (SOW), commercial agreements, and financial tracking requirements.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensure all program activities meet public-sector compliance obligations, with a focus on security, privacy, and audit readiness.
Must-Have Experience
- Minimum of 15 years experience in program management, with a proven track record of delivery in the public sector or other regulated industries.
- Demonstrated experience leading complex AI technical programs.
- Expertise in executive stakeholder management and governance leadership.
- Experience coordinating onshore and offshore delivery teams across multiple concurrent workstreams.
- Exceptional reporting and documentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Public Administration, or a related field.
- Relevant certifications such as PMP, PgMP, or equivalent.
- Experience working with government organizations or agencies in the Middle East region.
- Familiarity with public sector procurement, compliance, and audit processes.
About ADAFSA
The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) is committed to ensuring the highest standards of food safety, agricultural sustainability, and regulatory compliance. As a pivotal public sector organization, ADAFSA values leadership that drives innovation, operational excellence, and transparent stakeholder engagement.
