Delivery Manager – UAE National

Salt; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + benefits

Job summary

Salt in United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced Delivery Manager to oversee end-to-end delivery of technology programmes, from supplier onboarding to value realization. You will manage projects with Agile and Waterfall methodologies, ensuring safe, compliant and enterprise-aligned solutions.

The role reports to the Senior Portfolio Manager and involves leading cross-functional teams, managing risks, and coaching in mixed methodologies to drive on-time, on-budget outcomes for critical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, SAFe, or Scrum Master (CSM) are preferred.
• Strong supplier/vendor management experience in third-party technology delivery.
• Airline or airport operations experience is highly desirable.
• Experience with safety-critical operational technology is an advantage.
• Skilled in Microsoft Project, JIRA, or equivalent PPM and Agile tools.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of assigned projects and programmes, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and high-quality outcomes.
• Manage supplier sourcing, contracting, and delivery of technology solutions, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards.
• Develop and maintain project plans, risk logs, and dependency maps in line with business objectives.
• Facilitate requirements gathering and solution definition, balancing safety, compliance, and innovation.
• Establish stakeholder engagement plans and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders and steering committees.
• Work closely with Business Analysts and Product Owners to manage scope and change control.
• Track and report project benefits, embedding lessons learned into future initiatives.
• Act as a delivery coach in mixed Agile/Waterfall environments, ensuring teams operate effectively.
• Proactively manage risks, issues, and dependencies across suppliers and internal teams.

Skills

Agile & Waterfall

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Project Tools (MS Project/Jira)

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/BA/Eng

Tools

Microsoft Project

JIRA

Job description

Competitive salary + benefits

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Delivery Manager to join my client and play a key role in driving the successful delivery of critical technology initiatives within a defined operational sub-domain. This role is an excellent opportunity for an Emirati to lead impactful projects that directly contribute to the UAE's innovation and operational excellence.

Purpose of the Role Reporting to the Senior Portfolio Manager, you will oversee the end-to-end delivery of technology programmes, from supplier sourcing and onboarding to implementation and business value realisation. You will manage projects using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies, ensuring solutions are sustainable, safe, and aligned with enterprise and operational needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of assigned projects and programmes, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and high-quality outcomes.
• Manage supplier sourcing, contracting, and delivery of technology solutions, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards.
• Develop and maintain project plans, risk logs, and dependency maps in line with business objectives.
• Facilitate requirements gathering and solution definition, balancing safety, compliance, and innovation.
• Establish stakeholder engagement plans and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders and steering committees.
• Work closely with Business Analysts and Product Owners to manage scope and change control.
• Track and report project benefits, embedding lessons learned into future initiatives.
• Act as a delivery coach in mixed Agile/Waterfall environments, ensuring teams operate effectively.
• Proactively manage risks, issues, and dependencies across suppliers and internal teams.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven track record in delivering projects using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, SAFe, or Scrum Master (CSM) are preferred.
• Strong supplier/vendor management experience, particularly in third-party technology solution delivery.
• Airline or airport operations experience is highly desirable.
• Experience with safety-critical operational technology is an advantage.
• Skilled in Microsoft Project, JIRA, or equivalent PPM and Agile tools.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Why Join them

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to large-scale digital and operational transformation projects that are shaping the future of the UAE. You'll work in a dynamic, high-impact environment where your expertise will directly influence operational excellence and innovation.