Retail Project Manager
Plan, initiate, and manage information technology (IT) projects. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi with 3 recent postings.
A Retail Project Manager in the GCC region requires Excel, communication, leadership, analytical, negotiation. Plan, initiate, and manage information technology (IT) projects. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
Salary across the GCC
Monthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
| Country | Junior | Mid-Level | Senior | Lead / Principal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 10,000 AED | 17,000 AED | 26,500 AED | 37,000 AED |
| Saudi Arabia | 9,500 SAR | 16,500 SAR | 25,500 SAR | 35,000 SAR |
| Qatar | 10,500 QAR | 18,000 QAR | 28,000 QAR | 38,500 QAR |
| Kuwait | 800 KWD | 1,400 KWD | 2,200 KWD | 3,000 KWD |
| Oman | 900 OMR | 1,550 OMR | 2,400 OMR | 3,350 OMR |
| Bahrain | 850 BHD | 1,500 BHD | 2,300 BHD | 3,200 BHD |
How Retail Project Manager pay varies in the UAE
UAE · mid-level · monthly gross in AED
Modelled from 500 market signals (Michael Page, Cooper Fitch & Hays surveys + Tabbio posting data) · updated June 15, 2026 · How we estimate
By company size
Median compensation varies with headcount.
Top-paying industries
Median for this role, ranked by sector.
Estimates modelled from GCC pay surveys and live posting volume — a directional guide, not a live salary feed.
Top hiring companies
- TMC Middle East
- Havelock One Interiors
- UNITED DEVELOPERS
Active markets
- bahrain
- qatar
- saudi
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Manage project execution to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and scope.
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Confer with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
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Monitor or track project milestones and deliverables.
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Submit project deliverables, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
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Assess current or future customer needs and priorities by communicating directly with customers, conducting surveys, or other methods.
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Initiate, review, or approve modifications to project plans.
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Schedule and facilitate meetings related to information technology projects.
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Direct or coordinate activities of project personnel.
What is the average Retail Project Manager salary in the UAE?
The median monthly gross salary for a mid-level Retail Project Manager in the UAE is estimated from sample Gulf pay data. The figures scale with seniority — juniors earn roughly 55-60% of the mid level, seniors about 1.5×, and leads/principals close to 2×.
Which GCC country pays Retail Project Manager salaries the most?
Qatar and the UAE typically lead for Retail Project Manager salaries, with Saudi Arabia close behind. Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman pay in local currency but the gross AED-equivalent is usually somewhat lower.
Are these figures gross or net?
All numbers are monthly gross base pay — before housing or transport allowances, bonuses, or statutory deductions. GCC payroll typically has no income tax for residents, so gross and net are close for most expats.
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