Associate Director, Consulting

We are currently looking for a senior project manager for our client in public sector for a period of 6 months. This person needs to be a Senior Project Manager to lead and coordinate the strategic planning, messaging alignment, and execution of Abu Dhabi Government s unified presence at a leading technology event . This pivotal role will serve as the central coordination point across 52 Government entities , working closely with senior communications advisors, entity communications directors, the Abu Dhabi Media Office, and event agencies.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record managing complex, high-profile government or national pavilions at major events. They must bring deep expertise in stakeholder coordination, strategic communications planning, narrative integration, and on-ground activation, along with a strong understanding of reputation management and media dynamics.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead the cross-government coordination and delivery of Abu Dhabi s presence at a technology event in collaboration with client's leadership.
• Serve as the liaison between the client and communications leads from all 52 Abu Dhabi Government entities to ensure narrative alignment, messaging consistency, and coordinated announcements.
• Develop and manage an integrated project timeline covering strategy, messaging development, event activation, media outreach, and stakeholder engagement.
• Oversee planning and execution of announcement moments, activations, and pavilions ensuring they reflect Abu Dhabi s ambition to lead as the world s first AI-native government.
• Coordinate closely with Abu Dhabi Media Office on shared communications, editorial approvals, and potential media risks.
• Work hand-in-hand with event management agencies, creative partners, and protocol teams to ensure smooth operational delivery.
• Anticipate and address reputation and communications risks with a crisis-sensitive mindset.
• Provide weekly updates and strategic insight to clients' leadership and senior advisors on project progress, risks, and opportunities.

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