Program Manager, Zayed Sustainability Prize

Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company)

The Role

Overview

Manage and develop programs, events, and partnerships for the Zayed Sustainability Prize.

Key Responsibilities

  • stakeholder integration
  • program delivery
  • partner identification
  • third‑party coordination
  • youth programs
  • program implementation

Tasks

-Streamline and ensure the integration and alignment of internal and external stakeholder programs. -Manage the delivery of program content for the Prize’s thought leadership platforms, as needed ensuring that all targets and objectives are met. -Support with the identification of potential new partners and stakeholders to position ZSP globally. -Identify new partners for the Prize that will enhance its existing and new programs to ensure long term sustainability and growth. -Coordinate any third parties that are engaged to deliver programs for the Prize to ensure objectives are met on time and budget with limited risk. -Manage and enhance the Prize’s youth focused activities and programs. -Support the roll out of the Prize’s Ambassador Program and suggest ways to drive further engagement of the Ambassadors involved. -Manage the implementation of the Zayed Sustainability Prize programs, including planning, scheduling, and coordinating all activities related to each program. -Identify opportunities that create further awareness and position the Prize as a thought leader globally. -Identify and develop new programs that enhance the Prize’s existing activities.

Requirements

  • project management
  • communication
  • influence
  • writing
  • site experience
  • 8+ years

What You Bring

-Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple on-going projects. -Excellent communication and presentation skills. -Ability to influence decision-makers to implement internal enhancement initiatives. -Strong writing and editorial skills. -Experience in both office-based and site environment. -At least 8 years of experience in a similar role. -Able to work in a dynamic fast-paced, diverse environment.

The Company

About Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company)

-Launched as a pioneer in renewable innovation with UAE state backing. -Built Masdar City—an eco-urban lab with solar power, autonomous electric transit, and clean-tech start-ups at its core. -Hosts IRENA and an AI integration centre, blending urban planning, research, and clean tech in one living lab. -Backs landmark projects like Shams 1 CSP, Iberdrola partnerships on major offshore wind farms, and the world’s first round-the-clock solar+ BESS system. -Engages in utility-scale solar, wind, grid and community energy, energy storage, tech demonstration, and green hydrogen ventures. -Funds innovation through acquisitions (e.g., Saeta Yield, Endesa solar assets) and global partnerships.

Sector Specialisms

Energy

Solar

Wind

Green Hydrogen

Clean Technology

Urban Development

Environment

Renewable Energy

Sustainable Real Estate

Government

Heavy Civil

Utilities