Project Manager – Succession Planning & Leadership Assessment

Project Manager– Succession Planning & Leadership AssessmentJob Openings Project Manager – Succession Planning & Leadership AssessmentAbout the job Project Manager – Succession Planning & Leadership AssessmentOur client is a specialised executive search & talent acquisition firm supporting senior-level appointments across infrastructure, logistics, aviation, real estate, & industrial sectors. They seek an experienced Project Manager – Succession Planning & Leadership Assessment to lead a strategic people transformation initiative for a large, complex organisation based in Dubai. The role will support the design and execution of a structured succession planning framework and leadership capability assessment across senior and critical roles.This freelance assignment will play a key role in strengthening organisational leadership pipelines and ensuring future-ready talent strategies. The successful candidate will work closely with executive leadership, HR leadership teams, and external assessment partners to deliver a robust leadership review programme aligned with long-term business objectives.Succession Planning FrameworkLead the design and implementation of enterprise-wide succession planning frameworksIdentify critical leadership roles and map potential internal successorsEstablish governance, timelines, and structured review processes for succession planningDevelop tools and templates supporting leadership pipeline visibility and readinessLeadership Assessment & ReviewManage leadership assessment processes including 360 reviews and competency evaluationsCoordinate assessment centres, psychometric testing, and leadership capability reviewsAnalyse assessment outcomes to identify leadership gaps and development prioritiesPresent leadership review insights to senior HR and executive stakeholdersProject Delivery & GovernanceDefine project scope, milestones, timelines, and delivery roadmapMonitor project progress and ensure alignment with strategic HR objectivesManage cross-functional stakeholder engagement across HR, business units, and consultantsPrepare executive-level progress reports and leadership dashboardsStakeholder & Change ManagementFacilitate leadership review workshops and talent calibration sessionsAdvise senior stakeholders on succession readiness and leadership risk areasSupport communication and change management for leadership development initiativesEnsure confidentiality and integrity of leadership assessment data Qualifications & ExperienceMinimum 10–12 years’ experience in HR transformation, talent management, or organisational developmentProven track record managing succession planning or leadership assessment programmesExperience working with senior leadership teams and executive stakeholdersStrong background in talent review frameworks, leadership development, and competency modelsExperience managing large-scale HR or organisational transformation projectsFamiliarity with psychometric assessments, leadership evaluation tools, and assessment centresDemonstrated project management capability with structured delivery methodologiesPrevious experience within large regional organisations or government-related entities preferredStrong stakeholder management, facilitation, and executive communication skills#J-18808-Ljbffr