10 216 Assistant Director jobs in Bahrain

• Manage and maintain the Director’s complex calendar, scheduling meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel, including flights, accommodation, and itinerary planning.
• Prepare agendas, take minutes, and track action items for meetings.
• Draft, proofread, and edit correspondence, reports, and presentations.
• Manage and organize incoming and outgoing communications, including emails and phone calls.
• Prepare expense reports and manage departmental budgets and invoices.
• Conduct research on various topics as requested by the Director.
• Organize and maintain confidential files and records with utmost discretion.
• Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders on behalf of the Director.
• Handle special projects and ad-hoc administrative tasks as assigned.
• Provide general administrative support, including managing office supplies and equipment.
• Ensure all tasks are completed accurately and delivered with high professionalism.
• Act as a primary point of contact for the Director’s office.
• Anticipate needs and proactively address potential issues.

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or in a similar senior administrative role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in managing complex travel arrangements and calendars.
• Proactive approach and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field is advantageous.

• Defining project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Developing detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budget management.
• Leading and managing project teams, fostering collaboration and ensuring clear communication.
• Monitoring project progress, identifying potential risks and issues, and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Managing project budgets and ensuring cost control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Facilitating effective communication among project stakeholders, providing regular status updates.
• Ensuring all projects are delivered in accordance with company policies and quality standards.
• Conducting post-project evaluations and identifying lessons learned for future projects.
• Implementing project management best practices and methodologies.
• Driving continuous improvement in project execution and operational efficiency.

• Manage and maintain the Operations Director's complex calendar, scheduling meetings, appointments, and travel.
• Arrange domestic and international travel, including flights, hotels, and ground transportation, and prepare detailed travel itineraries.
• Prepare, edit, and proofread correspondence, reports, presentations, and other documents.
• Screen and manage incoming communications, including emails and phone calls, prioritizing urgent matters.
• Organize and maintain physical and digital filing systems with accuracy and efficiency.
• Prepare agendas for meetings, take minutes, and track action items to ensure completion.
• Assist with budget management and process expense reports.
• Act as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct research and compile information for various projects and reports.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with the utmost discretion.
• Provide general administrative support, including printing, scanning, and copying.
• Anticipate needs and proactively address potential issues.
• Coordinate office logistics and supplies as needed.

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or in a similar senior administrative role.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and virtual meeting platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a demanding environment.
• Proactive approach and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field is preferred.

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant, Senior Administrative Assistant, or similar role.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and virtual meeting platforms.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English. Knowledge of Arabic is a plus.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Proactive and able to anticipate needs.
• Experience supporting C-level executives is highly desirable.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

• Planning, executing, and closing operational projects on time and within budget.
• Defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Developing detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk assessment.
• Managing project teams, assigning tasks, and monitoring progress.
• Ensuring effective communication and collaboration among project team members and stakeholders.
• Identifying and mitigating project risks and issues proactively.
• Managing project budgets and tracking expenditures.
• Implementing quality assurance measures throughout the project lifecycle.
• Preparing and presenting project status reports to senior management.
• Facilitating project meetings and ensuring clear documentation.
• Driving process improvements and implementing best practices within project execution.
• Ensuring successful handover and adoption of project outcomes.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field. PMP or equivalent certification is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, with a focus on operational projects.
• Proven experience in managing complex projects from initiation to closure.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Trello).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in change management and stakeholder engagement.
• Results-oriented with a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.

Job Title- Project Manager (Non IT)

Position type- Full Time

Work Location- Bangalore, Noida, Gurgaon

Working style- Hybrid

Cab Facility- Yes

Shift Time – 7.30AM- 4.30 PM

People Manager role: No

Required education and certifications critical for the role - Bachelor's or Master's degree,

(Project management certification desirable, but not essential)

Required years of experience –

15-20 years’ experience in relevant field

AON IS IN THE BUSINESS OF BETTER DECISIONS

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are committed to our purpose as one firm, united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

• Provide day-to-day management of the project team, ensuring proper governance controls and reporting mechanisms are in place.
• Delivery of formal updates to senior stakeholders with a focus on risk management and decision support.
• Translate technical information into clear business language to support decision-making by senior leaders.
• Facilitate effective communication across diverse teams, helping to manage expectations and ensure mutual understanding.
• Develop the business case, create detailed project plans, and manage risks and issues as they arise.
• Ensure the successful delivery of the project by clearly defining and achieving objectives within the agreed time, cost, and quality constraints.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to ensure the agreed project outputs are delivered, enabling the realisation of benefits.
• Act as a credible partner to the business, ensuring alignment with the overall strategic objectives of the organisation.
• Contribute as an effective teammate, promoting a success-oriented and accountable culture.

The opportunity

We are seeking a Project Manager who excels at bridging the gap between technical teams and business leadership. While this role does not require deep technical expertise, it requires the ability to understand key technical concepts, facilitate cross-functional collaboration, and communicate complex ideas in a clear, concise, and business-friendly manner.

The Project Manager (PM) will be responsible for delivering initiatives that are crucial to Aon Business Services across the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. The role involves collaborating with various stakeholders, including other Project Managers, the Project Leadership Team, Change Managers, Business Analysts, Architects, Product/Service Owners, other technology specialists, and Business stakeholders.

Skills and experience that will lead to success.

• Bachelor's degree in operations, information technology, project management, business, or related fields.
• At least 7+ years of Project Management experience in Insurance or Financial Services / Banking Industry.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of change management in driving adoption and ensuring smooth transitions during project delivery.
• Have a high degree of comfort working with ambiguity and demonstrate resilience. Be able to drive critical decisions and consistently deliver results.
• Superior stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and negotiate, build relationships, and manage expectations.
• Persuasive & clear communication skills, working collaboratively and proactively with stakeholders and colleagues.
• Excellent analytical, strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and active listening skills.
• Attention to detail with the ability to multi-task, prioritise, be results orientated and take accountability for results.
• Strong planning, organising, time management and decision-making skills.
• Be a team player who is goal orientated, committed, and an advocate and early adopter of change.
• Ability to work independently and in teams which are diverse, inclusive, collaborative and across geographies.

HOW WE SUPPORT OUR COLLEAGUES

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we are proud to be an equal opportunity workforce. At Aon, we believe a diverse workforce is an innovative workforce. Our agile, inclusive environment allows colleagues to manage their wellbeing and work/life balance while empowering you to be your authentic self.

Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging them to take time to focus on themselves. We offer a variety of workstyle options through our Smart Working model, but we also recognize that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work. and we are all for it!

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips colleagues to learn, share and grow, helping them achieve their fullest potential. As a result, Aon colleagues are more connected, more relevant and more valued.

COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY

“Aon is dedicated to integrating sustainability into our core business practices. We strive to minimize our environmental impact through innovative solutions and responsible stewardship, ensuring a sustainable future for our clients and communities.”

#LI-SN1

Be part of a team that’s building smarter, simpler financial services from the ground up. As Project Manager, you’ll sit at the core of strategic change, leading high-impact initiatives, aligning teams, and making sure delivery stays on track and on time.

This role is built for someone with a solid foundation in project delivery (5 to 6 years of experience) and at least one year operating within a banking environment. You’ll need to be confident juggling priorities, reporting to senior leadership, and working with diverse teams across a regulated setting.

The Role:

You’ll lead the planning and execution of major strategic and operational projects. From setting up governance structures and tracking KPIs to managing budgets and coordinating stakeholder meetings, this role is about bringing structure, pace, and accountability to business-critical initiatives.

You'll be hands-on in day-to-day delivery and act as a key point of contact across internal teams and external vendors. The role also requires strong reporting, documentation, and follow-up skills to support leadership in making informed decisions.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Managing the full lifecycle of multiple projects, from planning to closure.
• Supporting executive-level governance with reporting, insight, and structured delivery updates.
• Leading detailed delivery planning across timelines, milestones, budgets, and resource forecasting.
• Maintaining and updating RAID logs, issue registers, and decision/action trackers.
• Coordinating and documenting key meetings and stakeholder sessions.
• Tracking financials and preparing cost-benefit analyses to support business cases.
• Ensuring cross-programme dependencies are mapped and managed effectively.
• Supporting consistent project control, governance, and delivery frameworks.
• Capturing lessons learned and embedding continuous improvement into the delivery process.
• Acting as the go-to person for project queries, calendar management, and resource scheduling.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• 5 to 6 years of hands-on project management experience across digital or operational programmes.
• A minimum of 1 year in a banking institution or regulated financial services environment.
• Experience managing cross-functional stakeholders, including executive leadership.
• Proven ability to plan, execute, and close complex projects across multiple teams.
• Strong command of Agile, PMI, or similar project delivery methodologies.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office, particularly MS Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Detail-oriented, with strong follow-up, time management, and documentation skills.
• Confident communicator, both written and verbal, across all levels of the business.
• Comfortable operating with autonomy and managing competing priorities.
• Bonus: experience supporting digital transformation or regionally distributed delivery.

What’s in It for You:

• A high-impact delivery role in a scaling financial business.
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic programmes.
• A collaborative culture with room to shape how things get done.
• Based in Bahrain with regional scope.

Next Steps:

If this sounds like the kind of challenge you’re ready for, we’d love to hear from you. Send your CV or get in touch for a confidential conversation.