Associate Principal Engineer (Tech Project Manager)

Nagarro; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech consulting firm in Dubai is seeking an experienced Agile Project Manager. This role involves guiding teams in Agile practices, empowering members to achieve business objectives, and fostering a vibrant team culture. Candidates should possess strong technical leadership in software development and experience in the Banking sector. The ideal candidate will also have exceptional communication skills, capable of engaging senior stakeholders and managing cross-cultural teams effectively.

Qualifications

• Proven technical leadership experience with a strong foundation in software development.
• Demonstrated expertise in estimation techniques, effort sizing, sprint and release planning.
• In-depth knowledge of the Banking sector and BFSI industry.
• Experience managing cross-cultural communication with global customers.
• Strong ability to present complex technical concepts and influence decisions.

Responsibilities

• Guide the team in effective use of Agile/Scrum practices.
• Empower teams to achieve goals aligned with business objectives.
• Act as a teacher and mentor for Agile adoption.
• Foster a culture where Scrum teams thrive and innovate.
• Ensure Agile principles are consistently enacted across projects.

Skills

Project Management methodologies

Communication & collaboration

Stakeholder Management

Agile project scoping

Banking & Insurance

Job description

Job Description

Must have Skills: Project Management methodologies (Expert), Communication & collaboration (Expert), Stakeholder Management, Agile project scoping, Banking & Insurance.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Proven technical leadership experience with a strong foundation in software development and systems architecture.
• Demonstrated expertise in estimation techniques, including effort sizing, sprint planning, release planning, and capacity forecasting.
• In-depth knowledge of the Banking sector and broader BFSI (Banking, Financial Services & Insurance) industry, including regulatory standards, core banking systems, and digital transformation trends.
• Experience working with global customers, managingpper cross-cultural communication and aligning delivery with international standards.
• Strong ability to engage with senior stakeholders, presentpons complex technical concepts clearly, and influence strategic decisions.
• Excellent teamwork and leadership skills, with a track record of serving as a role model and fostering high-performance teams.
• Proven ability to facilitate collaboration across multiple functionsลอด departments, and organizational levels.
• Consistently deliver results with accountability, even under tight deadlines and ambiguous or evolving requirements.
• Willingness to confront difficult issues, drive resolution, and identify opportunities for growth and process improvement.
• Skilled at consulting with clients and teammates to uncover root causes, evaluate options, and co-create effective solutions.
• Understands how changes impact organizational processes and systems, and proactively manages interdependencies.

Role & Responsibilities

• Guide the team and organization in the effective use of Agile/Scrum practices and values.
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• Serve as a servant leader, empowering teams to achieve goals while maintaining alignment with business objectives.
• Act as a teacher’’ coach and mentor for Agile adoption across teams, driving continuous learning and maturity.
• Foster a culture where Scrum teams can thrive, innovate, and take ownership of their work.
• Ensure that Agile principles and values are not only understood but consistently enacted across projects and initiatives.
• Support and enforce team working agreements, لیت clarity, transparency, and mutual respectipient.
• Facilitate the teams progress toward achieving short-term deliverables and long-term strategic goals.
• Lead relentless improvement efforts, promoting retrospectives, Kaizen events, and data-driven decision-making.
• Partner with product owners เม engineering leads, and business stakeholders to Ê prioritize backlogs and manage scope effectively.
• Champion technical excellence and ensure that quality, scalability, and maintainability are integral to all deliverables.