17 Principal Project jobs in Qatar

Job Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented
Reporting & Planning Engineer
to develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules, generate analytical reports, and support project controls. The role involves preparing accurate progress reports, conducting variance analysis, and assisting project managers in making data-driven decisions. The Planning Engineer will also ensure effective resource allocation, cost tracking, and compliance with project timelines and standards.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and update project schedules using tools such as
  Primavera P6 or MS Project
  .
• Integrate schedules with project budgets, resources, and timelines.
• Prepare baseline programs and recovery schedules when required.
• Conduct critical path analysis to identify potential delays and recommend corrective actions.

Reporting & Documentation

• Generate periodic reports (daily, weekly, monthly) on project progress, resource utilization, and cost performance.
• Prepare variance analysis reports highlighting deviations from plan.
• Develop dashboards and KPIs for management review.
• Ensure timely submission of reports to project managers, stakeholders, and clients.

Cost Control & Forecasting

• Work closely with project controls teams to align cost estimates with schedules.
• Support earned value management (EVM) to monitor cost and schedule performance.
• Assist in forecasting project completion dates and financial outcomes.

Coordination & Communication

• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to collect accurate project data.
• Provide planning and reporting support during project meetings and presentations.
• Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, and consultants to validate schedules and progress.

Compliance & Best Practices

• Ensure all planning and reporting activities comply with organizational standards and contractual obligations.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of planning methodologies, project controls, and reporting tools.
• Document lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in
  Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline)
  .
• Minimum 10
  years of experience
  in planning, scheduling, and reporting within construction, engineering, or infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency in
  Primavera P6, MS Project, and advanced MS Excel
  .
• Strong knowledge of project management principles and project controls.
• Familiarity with cost control, budgeting, and earned value management (EVM).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and reporting skills.
• Strong communication skills to interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Key Skills

• Project Planning & Scheduling (Primavera P6 / MS Project)
• Progress Reporting & Dashboard Development
• Critical Path Method (CPM) Analysis
• Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Cost & Resource Forecasting
• Variance Analysis & Performance Tracking
• Data Analysis & Advanced MS Excel Skills
• Stakeholder Communication & Coordination
• Documentation & Compliance Management
• Problem-Solving & Decision-Making

Position: Planning Engineer

Location: Doha, Qatar

Experience: Minimum 5 years in a similar role (GCC experience preferred)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly organized and technically skilled Planning Engineer to join our project team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining project schedules, monitoring progress, and preparing reports that support project execution and control. Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Excel is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop detailed project schedules (BL) using Primavera P6 in coordination with the project team
• Monitor project progress and update schedules accordingly
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Identify potential delays and propose mitigation measures
• Coordinate with site engineers, subcontractors, and consultants to gather progress data
• Assist in preparing Extension of Time (EOT) claims when necessary
• Ensure alignment between the project schedule, procurement, and execution plans

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related planning field.
• Minimum 5 years of planning experience in construction projects at GCC.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and MS Excel.
• Monitor, study and submit nomiral types of planning reports.
• Solid understanding of construction sequencing and project lifecycle.
• Strong analytical, negotiating, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of EOT claims and project control techniques.
• Valid QID (for local applicants).

Job Type: Full-time

Language:

English (Mandatory )

Arabic (Preffered )

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: QAR9, QAR12,000.00 per month

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Planning & Project Engineer with a strong background in Control Systems or Electrical Engineering.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 or MS Project, identifying critical paths, constraints, and risks, and recommending mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams, as well as clients and contractors, to ensure smooth project execution.
• Monitor project progress, prepare status reports, forecasts, recovery plans, and support cost tracking, resource planning, and earned value analysis.
• Assist the Project Manager in preparing procurement registers, activity lists, and subcontractor selection.
• Prepare method statements, inspection test plans (ITPs), and progress reports.
• Resolve technical issues and ensure engineering deliverables meet quality, schedule, and budget requirements.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project planning and engineering, preferably in EPC, industrial automation, or Qatar Energy LNG projects.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Strong understanding of control systems (PLC, SCADA, DCS) or electrical systems.
• Ability to interpret and review electrical/control system drawings.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Expected Start Date: November-15th 2025

Job Type: Full-time

Job title

Senior Manager Project Strategy and Planning | Product Development & Design

Ref #

L4

Location

Qatar - Doha

Job family

Corporate & Commercial

• Closing date: 30-Nov-2025

*About The Role *
You will be responsible to lead a high performing project management office centre of excellence for the Product Development & Design (PDD) division, ensuring all major programmes and transformation initiatives are managed with best-in-class standards. The role is responsible for embedding robust programme management practices, driving delivery excellence, and providing strategic oversight, governance, tracking, risk management, and assurance across the project portfolio. The Senior Manager acts as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, ensuring alignment of PDD initiatives with the Group's strategic objectives and customer-centric vision.

As part of your role, your responsibilities will be inclusive of, but not limited to the following:

Strategic

• Define and implement the PMO vision, strategy, and operating model to support the division's transformation and strategic objectives.
• Develop and oversee the division's programme and project portfolio, ensuring initiatives are prioritised, resourced, and aligned with the division's goals.
• Establish and maintain governance frameworks to monitor operations, mitigate risks, and ensure regulatory and compliance adherence.
• Champion adoption of advanced project management technologies, methodologies, and digital platforms to improve visibility, agility, and decision quality.
• Provide forward-looking insights, scenario modeling, and investment recommendations to support executive decision-making.
• Drive divisional change initiatives by embedding a culture of performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Embed a culture of performance, accountability, and continuous improvement across all programme teams.
• Lead the development and implementation of KPI frameworks to track, report, and drive performance and benefits realisation across all initiatives.
• Oversee risk management strategies, ensuring risks are proactively identified, assessed, mitigated, and escalated as appropriate.
• Provide assurance to senior leadership through regular reviews, audits, and independent health checks of programme delivery.
• Drive divisional change initiatives by embedding a culture of performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Operational

• Ensure interdependencies between multiple programs are identified, tracked, and actively managed to prevent delivery risks.
• Implement divisional dashboards and reporting mechanisms to provide real-time visibility of program status, risks, and benefits realization.
• Monitor portfolio budgets, cost performance, and financial forecasts, ensuring expenditures align with approved business cases.
• Allocate and reallocate resources across programs based on strategic priorities, workload demands, and delivery risks.
• Ensure consistent application of approved PMO frameworks, methodologies, and tools across all programs.
• Conduct portfolio health checks, audits, and lessons-learned reviews to strengthen delivery discipline.
• Maintain effective communication flows between program leads, cross-functional stakeholders, and senior leadership.
• Support risk management by proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks across the project portfolio, and ensuring escalation and resolution processes are in place.
• Track and report on KPIs, risks, and delivery assurance to senior leadership, enabling informed decision-making and continuous improvement.

Be part of an extraordinary story
Your skills. Your imagination. Your ambition. Here, there are no boundaries to your potential and the impact you can make. You'll find infinite opportunities to grow and work on the biggest, most rewarding challenges that will build your skills and experience. You have the chance to be a part of our future, and build the life you want while being part of an international community.

Our best is here and still to come. To us, impossible is only a challenge. Join us as we dare to achieve what's never been done before.

Together, everything is possible.

Qualifications
About you

• Bachelor's degree with at least 10 years of experience in in project management, program delivery, governance and milestone management
• Expert in design methodology and brand execution within the airline industry or similar
• Clear communication skills with proficiency in engaging C-level stakeholders and influencing decisions through data-backed narratives
• Strong cross functionals collaboration skills to align across departments and drive joint outcomes
• Leading teams through transformation, organizational shifts and new operating models
• Track record of delivering measurable impact on growth, efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Ability to see the product vision, anticipate trends and translate them into long term plans.
• Understanding of P&L, cost-benefit analysis, budgeting and business case development.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and making sound decisions with imperfect information.

*About Qatar Airways Group *
Our story started with four aircraft. Today, we deliver excellence across 12 different businesses coming together as one. We've grown fast, broken records and set trends that others follow. We don't slow down by the fear of failure. Instead, we dare to achieve what's never been done before.

So, whether you're creating a unique experience for our customers or innovating behind the scenes, every person contributes to our proud story. A story of spectacular growth and determination. Now is the time to bring your best ideas and passion to a place where your ambition will know no boundaries, and be part of a truly global community.

*How To Apply *
If you're ready to join a progressive team and have a challenging and rewarding career, then apply now by uploading your CV and completing our quick application form.

*About Qatar Airways Group *
Our story started with four aircraft. Today, we deliver excellence across 12 different businesses coming together as one. We've grown fast, broken records and set trends that others follow. We don't slow down by the fear of failure. Instead, we dare to achieve what's never been done before.

So whether you're creating a unique experience for our customers or innovating behind the scenes, every person contributes to our proud story. A story of spectacular growth and determination. Now is the time to bring your best ideas and passion to a place where your ambition will know no boundaries, and be part of a truly global community.

2 Years Contract

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly capable
Project Manager
to lead strategic initiatives within a newly formed business function. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, planning, and strategy, with proven experience in stakeholder engagement and navigating complex, fast-paced environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end project delivery, ensuring alignment with business goals and timelines.
• Develop detailed project plans, including scope, milestones, resources, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive execution and resolve roadblocks.
• Manage stakeholder expectations through clear communication and regular updates.
• Monitor project performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and outcomes.
• Support change management initiatives and ensure smooth adoption of new processes.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in project management, preferably in dynamic or startup-like environments.
• Strong strategic thinking and planning capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
• Proven problem-solving ability and adaptability.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or similar certification is a plus.
• Experience with project management tools

Duties, Skills and Qualifications:

• Develop and maintain project plans and schedules.
• Oversee contract governance and provide internal operational and administrative support, including procurement.
• Proven track record in managing multi-stakeholder projects across government and private sectors.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Deep understanding of governance, adoption, and performance monitoring frameworks.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, high-visibility environment with multiple priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (Arabic will be a great advantage).
• Ability to develop and implement KPI, SLA tracking and reporting
• Skilled in developing and maintaining project charters, schedules, budgets, and risk registers.
• Strong analytical skills to track adoption/utilization KPIs and assess project impact.
• Skilled in negotiation, conflict resolution, and stakeholder alignment.
• Resilient under pressure and capable of handling complex political and organizational dynamics.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, IT, Engineering, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Relevant years of experience in project management, preferably within government programs, smart city initiatives, or digital transformation platforms.
• Certification in PMP, PRINCE2, highly desirable.
• Expertise in Projects delivery

Preferred Tools:

• Project management tools
• Microsoft Project
• DevOPs or Jira or similar tools
• Power point high Caliber presentation skills.

Job Title:
PMO

Company:
HyperThink Systems, W.L.L -Doha,Qatar

Location:
Doha, Qatar

Job Type:
Full-time | 1-Year Contract (Extendable based on performance and project needs)

Experience Required:
Minimum 7+ years

Academic Qualification:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field

Start Date:
Immediate or as per notice period

Key Responsibilities

·   Oversee end-to-end project delivery within the PMO.

·   Ensure projects meet scope, budget, and timelines while adhering to governance processes.

·   Manage stakeholders, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and ensure transparent reporting.

·   Monitor and track SLAs, KPIs, and project milestones, highlighting risks where necessary.

·   Provide governance support, including project charters, contract oversight, and procurement assistance.

Skills & Experience Required:

·   Strong experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects (government/private sector).

·   Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

·   Proven ability in governance frameworks, KPI/SLA reporting, and risk management.

·   Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, Jira/DevOps, etc.).

·   Relevant certifications (PMP, PRINCE2 preferred).

·   Bachelor's degree in business administration, IT, Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred).

This is a fantastic opportunity for professionals with expertise in governance, project delivery, and stakeholder management to contribute to large-scale initiatives in a dynamic environment

Job Summary:

The job holder shall be responsible to develop policies and standards for in-house programs and projects, cross-functional project management support and coordination, and business process support functions. Also supports the administration of daily project management, coordinating with team members on the implementation and effective usage of project management methodologies.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Support in development of the projects and ensure all stakeholders are abreast of all activities at all-time throughout the journey of the program.

2. Assist in developing the program's dashboard ensuring continuous transparency of progress, performance, risks, issues, etc.

3. Apply in-depth knowledge of project management methodologies and technologies.

4. Perform evaluation of projects to ensure they are meeting departments standards, adhering to budgets, and meeting deadlines.

5. Help in developing new project management office policies and processes.

6. Communicate with suppliers and partners to ensure the smooth project delivery as well as helping to build key, long lasting relationships.

7. Ensure adherence to commercial governance in all projects, as per applicable standards.

8. Assist in managing the departments portfolio of projects and interdependencies between projects amongst the project management team section members.

9. Update project reports, presentations and papers to higher management.

10. Conduct various trainings for PMO office

11. Monitor and evaluate the deliverables of each project and present it to senior management.

12. Perform other related duties to meet the ongoing organizational needs.

Essential Education:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Management, Computer Science/ Computer Engineering/ Project Management or a related discipline

Essentials Certifications:

PMP/Prince2 certification is a must

Essential Experience:

Minimum 9 years relevant experience with bachelor's degree in which 5 years of experience in managing large complex projects.

Role Summary

The Project Management Specialist will provide technical, advisory, and operational support to strategic initiatives across the Government Entity. The role focuses on ensuring effective project planning, execution, and monitoring while promoting best practices in governance, risk management, and performance reporting. The Specialist will also play a key role in building internal capacity through knowledge transfer and training programs to sustain a culture of professional project management excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning and Advisory Support

• Provide on-site or remote consulting services to support the execution of strategic projects.
• Assist project managers in developing detailed project plans, including scope, timelines, and budgets.
• Support scope change management and financial tracking to ensure compliance with approved budgets and strategic objectives.
• Offer technical advisory input to optimize project outcomes and alignment with the Government Entity's priorities.

Risk and Issue Management

• Identify and document project risks and issues, assessing their likelihood and potential impact.
• Develop proactive mitigation and contingency plans to minimize disruptions to project delivery.
• Continuously monitor emerging risks and manage issues to prevent schedule delays or cost overruns.

Project Progress Reporting and Performance Tracking

• Collect and validate project performance data to ensure accuracy of actual versus planned progress.
• Prepare and submit comprehensive progress reports to the Central PMO on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) methodologies where applicable to provide a clear view of project performance against key baselines.
• Highlight variances, propose corrective actions, and support executive decision-making with concise, data-driven reporting.

Daily Workflow Monitoring and Performance Improvement

• Conduct daily or weekly reviews of project tasks and deliverables.
• Provide constructive feedback and recommendations to enhance project team productivity.
• Identify process inefficiencies and recommend best practices for performance improvement.

Stakeholder Management and Coordination

• Foster effective communication and collaboration among project managers, team members, and external partners.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure smooth information flow and alignment across departments.
• Resolve operational and coordination challenges that may hinder project execution.

Technical Support and Capacity Building

Training on Project Management Tools and Methodologies

• Design and deliver customized training workshops on modern project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).
• Provide practical training on digital project management tools and software tailored to various employee levels.

Knowledge Transfer and Sustainable Capacity Building

• Develop and implement mentorship programs to empower and upskill national staff.
• Document best practices, success stories, and lessons learned from consulting engagements.
• Support the institutionalization of a sustainable project management culture within the Government Entity beyond the duration of the engagement.

General Conditions and Requirements

Flexibility to Serve as Project Managers for Specialized or Partner Projects

• Specialists may be assigned by the Government Entity to directly manage critical or complex projects, including those involving coordination with external partners.

Certified and Experienced Professionals

• Candidates must hold internationally recognized certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent.
• Proven experience in managing or consulting for governmental or large-scale public-sector projects is essential.

Confidentiality and Compliance

• All consultants are required to maintain strict confidentiality of project data and comply with applicable government policies, laws, and regulations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 6–10 years of progressive experience in project management or PMO consulting, preferably within government or large organizations.
• Strong understanding of project management frameworks, tools, and methodologies.
• Experience in developing reports, dashboards, and performance-tracking tools.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent international certification required.
• Fluency in Arabic is mandatory; proficiency in English is required.