Senior Analyst, Business Support (PMO) – Abu Dhabi
Halian have partnered with a flagship, master-planned urban development in Abu Dhabi to identify a high-caliber Senior Analyst for their Program Management Office. This is a unique mandate—our client is a globally recognized sustainability pioneer, but the search is being conducted confidentially at this stage. The role sits at the very heart of the organization, directly supporting the CEO’s office, the Board, and Steering Committees.
If you are trained in a top-tier advisory firm and are ready to transition in-house into a role that blends strategy, governance, and performance management with executive exposure, this could be the perfect next step.
The Role at a Glance
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Title: Senior Analyst, Business Support
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Department: Program Management Office (PMO)
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Reporting to: Director, Commercial & Program Management
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Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
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Direct Reports: None (individual contributor role)
About the Client
Our client is the city management and development entity of one of the world’s most iconic sustainable urban projects. Operating across diverse business units—from real estate and utilities to innovation and community services—the organization demands exceptional governance, strategic alignment, and precise performance reporting. The PMO is the nerve centre that ensures this complexity runs smoothly at the highest level.
What You’ll Be Doing
In this role, you will be the operational right hand to the PMO leadership and a key enabler for the executive suite. Your days will be varied, but consistently high-impact:
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Executive & Board Reporting: You will craft decision-support packs, strategic submissions, and performance reports for the Board, Steering Committees, and CEO’s office. This is not just formatting slides; it’s about analysing data, identifying insights, and telling the performance story.
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Governance, Risk & Compliance: You will manage and update the policy framework, coordinate the closure of internal audit findings, and support Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and Business Continuity Management (BCM) activities. If you’ve ever been on the receiving end of an audit or helped remediate findings, you know this world.
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Performance & Financial Tracking: You’ll own the monthly KPI and budget-variance reporting, monitor manpower plans, and assist with financial planning. You’ll know the numbers inside out before anyone else does.
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Process Excellence: You’ll map “as-is” and “to-be” business processes, identify control gaps, and serve as the bridge between business units and IT to translate requirements for system enhancements.
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Stakeholder Coordination: You’ll be the primary point of contact to collate inputs from across all functions, prepare meeting materials, track actions, and ensure the office of the Associate Director and CEO runs with rigorous discipline.
Who We’re Looking For
The hiring team has been explicit: they want a profile shaped by a structured advisory environment. The sweet spot is someone with 4-6 years in a consulting firm, now ready for a high-visibility industry role.
Ideal background:
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Experience in Risk Advisory, Performance Improvement, Business Transformation, or Internal Audit.
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Exposure to a PMO environment, or having worked closely with one.
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A track record of preparing materials for Boards, Steering Committees, or C-suite readership.
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Hands-on involvement with ERM, BCM, or the closure of internal audit actions.
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Comfortable with policy management, process documentation, and KPI frameworks.
Skills that will set you apart:
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Advanced MS Office skills (Excel and PowerPoint are your tools of precision).
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Flawless English communication, both written and verbal.
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A structured, methodical mindset—you bring order where others see ambiguity.
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Resilience and the ability to manage multiple deadlines under pressure without sacrificing detail.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
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Executive Exposure: You will be visible to the C-suite and the Board from day one, building a network that can shape your entire career.
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Purpose-Driven Organisation: The work you do directly supports one of the most ambitious sustainability projects globally.
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Professional Transition: This is a clean switch for a consultant who wants to move from external advice to internal ownership, without losing the intellectual rigor.
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Career Velocity: High performers in this seat are well-positioned to move into senior strategy, governance, or PMO leadership roles.
Next Steps – Confidential Application
We are managing this search exclusively and will handle all applications with strict discretion. If this opportunity resonates with you, please send your updated CV and a brief note on your advisory background. We am happy to provide a detailed brief to shortlisted candidates before any profile is shared with the client.
This is a priority mandate. If you know someone who fits the profile, please feel free to refer them—I treat all referrals with absolute confidentiality.
