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Senior Project Manager

United Arab Emirates

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Arafat is a Senior Project Manager based in the UAE with 10+ years of experience delivering complex, cross-functional projects across multicultural teams. Skilled in end-to-end project delivery, stakeholder management, budgeting, risk governance, and vendor management, with a strong track record of meeting scope, schedule, and quality targets. Passionate about driving operational excellence, aligning projects to business strategy, and delivering measurable outcomes in fast-paced environments.

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    Project Engineer Tanks at Liquin BV,30 Sep 2025 at 06:06 am

    Hello, I’m Fabian Bergen, an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in mechanical and structural projects. I specialise in scope, schedule, cost, and quality management, while also bringing expertise in strategic management, procurement, stakeholder engagement, risk control, and agile practices. My main interests lie in energy infrastructure, storage terminals, and industrial facilities, where I aim to deliver value through efficiency, safety, and sustainable growth.

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    Community Development Manager at IPM,30 Sep 2025 at 12:15 pm

    Happy to see you join us, Fabian. Your blend of technical project expertise and strategic management will enrich the conversations in this space.

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    Jamie Hatcher 7 months ago

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    Technical project Manager at Texas Instruments,29 Sep 2025 at 07:33 pm

    Accomplished technical project manager with a history of success in IC layout design, semiconductor manufacturing, photolithography, reticle lifecycle management, and R&D project coordination. Leverages demonstrated skill in resource allocation, budgets, risk mitigation, scheduling, and data management. Experienced in leading successful team projects, mentoring and developing staff, and collaborating cross-functionally. Proven aptitude for implementing strategies and solutions to drive efficiency, ensure quality, and achieve exceptional results.

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    Community Development Manager at IPM,30 Sep 2025 at 12:13 pm

    Welcome to the community, Jamie. With your experience in semiconductor manufacturing and R&D project coordination, your insights will bring real depth to our discussions.

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    Srushti Kokate 7 months ago

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    N/A at N/A,29 Sep 2025 at 12:14 pm

    Hi, I’m Srushti K. I’ve spent the last five years working internationally in HR and I’ve recently completed an MSc in Project Management here in the UK. I’m now building my career in London, focusing on HR advisory and project coordination roles. I’m excited to connect and learn from everyone here. Thank you!

    Aulia Qudsi

    Community Development Manager at IPM,30 Sep 2025 at 12:12 pm

    Welcome to the community, Srushti. It’s great to see your transition from international HR into project management, and I’m sure your perspective will add real value here.

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    Matt Hobbs 7 months ago

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    Project Manager at JBA Consulting,29 Sep 2025 at 10:09 am

    Civil engineer with consultancy experience in rail and infrastructure, progressing into project management. Currently preparing for APM PMQ to strengthen skills and aiming to build a long-term career in delivering complex projects across the UK.

    Aulia Qudsi

    Community Development Manager at IPM,29 Sep 2025 at 11:20 am

    Great to have you here, Matt. With your engineering expertise and focus on building your PM skills, I’m sure your perspective will enrich our discussions.

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    Offshore Resource Coordinator at Ordtek Ltd,29 Sep 2025 at 08:40 am

    My name is Kellie Caulder, and I am an experienced Project Manager with a strong track record of delivering people-focused and systems-driven projects within the oil, gas, and renewables sectors. I bring proven expertise in workforce resourcing, successfully coordinating offshore personnel across multiple concurrent projects, as well as leading the implementation and rollout of new business systems. I have a particular interest in change management and PMO functions, where I aim to drive efficiency, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable project outcomes.

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    Community Development Manager at IPM,29 Sep 2025 at 11:13 am

    Happy to see you join us, Kellie. Your focus on workforce resourcing, stakeholder engagement, and change management will enrich many conversations here.

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    Manufacturing Specialist at Abbvie,28 Sep 2025 at 04:06 pm

    Hello, my name is Ana. I currently working as a Manufacturing Specialist in the pharmaceutical industry. With a goal to evolve my career into PM and acquire new skills, I am eager to take on this course which will add value and further progress with my professional development in the field.

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    Welcome to the community, Ana. Your experience in pharmaceuticals combined with your interest in PM will enrich the conversations here, and I wish you success as you grow your career in this field.

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    Project Manager - at Aviation,28 Sep 2025 at 03:20 pm

    Hello, I’m Robert, a Project Manager with a track record of steering projects to success across diverse industries. My expertise lies in optimising resource utilisation and ensuring stakeholder satisfaction. I’m eager to embark on collaborative ventures within this dynamic community. I am interested in PMO.

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    Community Development Manager at IPM,29 Sep 2025 at 11:09 am

    Welcome to the community, Robert. Your experience in delivering projects and interest in PMO will bring valuable perspective to our discussions.

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    Community Development Contributor at IPM,26 Sep 2025 at 04:04 pm

    Projects are not just about solving “problems”.

    When we hear the word problem, we often think of something negative. But in project management, a “problem” can be both negative and positive.

    For example:

    A negative problem: fixing a system failure.

    A positive problem: developing a new product or entering a new market.

    In both cases, the challenge is what sparks a project.

    This perspective helps us shift from thinking of projects as “firefighting” to seeing them as opportunities for growth and innovation.

    What do you think?

    When you hear the word problem in a project context, do you see it as a challenge to overcome or as an opportunity to create something new?

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      Project Manager at Cygma,01 Oct 2025 at 05:20 am

      I like how you framed that, Sarika. I’ve found the toughest part is recognizing when a problem is simply something to overcome quickly, and when it’s an opening to innovate. Both require different mindsets – resilience for one, curiosity for the other – and switching between them is where a lot of growth happens.

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