Digital Project Director

Epam; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global digital services provider in Dubai is seeking an experienced Digital Project Manager or Director to lead large-scale digital programmes and manage diverse teams. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of experience in digital delivery, strong client engagement skills, and a solid understanding of agile methodologies. This role includes competitive compensation and various employee benefits, contributing to a dynamic and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

End of service gratuity

Private healthcare

Annual air travel tickets for expatriates

Flexible schedule

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 8+ years in digital delivery of commerce, content and marketing.
• 5+ years in delivering projects using agile methodologies.
• Experience managing diverse teams and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage digital programmes with £10M+ annual budget.
• Coordinate teams of 80+ across various locations.
• Ensure successful project delivery within time and cost constraints.

Skills

Digital delivery experience

Client engagement skills

Agile methodologies

Business impact understanding

Education

Degree qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

Agile Project or Programme certification

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Digital Project Manager or Director with a proven track record in digital delivery of commerce, content and marketing solutions. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading large-scale engagements, managing diverse teams and maintaining strong client relationships. This role requires a deep understanding of business case-oriented delivery and agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage digital programmes with an annual budget of £10M+
• Work closely with other teams to ensure best results in delivery and support additional growth in new areas
• Coordinate and manage teams and portfolios of 80+ consultants and engineers across onshore, nearshore Europe and offshore Indian locations
• Maintain strong client relationships, across technology, product and operational areas
• Establish themselves as the trusted delivery partner
• Ensure the successful delivery of projects, meeting agreed upon outcomes and business objectives within agreed time and cost constraints
• Work comfortably between business and technical teams, ensuring clear communication and alignment
• Apply agile methodologies throughout the project lifecycle
• Develop and maintain excellent delivery health (quantitative and qualitative)

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in digital delivery of commerce, content and marketing combined with experience leading and managing diverse teams
• Strong client engagement skills, with the ability to confidently interact with VP and C-level stakeholders
• Solid understanding of business case-oriented delivery with experience in measuring outcomes
• Minimum of 5 years of experience delivering projects using agile methodologies
• Ability to work comfortably between business and technical teams
• At least 3 examples of full lifecycle delivery and understanding of the business impact of such implementation
• Able to act as a consultative partner, providing mentoring and coaching of teams to deliver against shared objectives
• Ideally experience in at least three of the following sectors : Retail, CPG, Travel & Transportation, Automotive, Manufacturing, Life Sciences
• Ideally with delivery experience of at least three of the following : Consulting, UX and UI Design, MACH implementations, Mobile or Omni Channel, Marketing Services

Nice to Have

• Degree qualification or equivalent delivery experience
• Agile Project or Programme certification (e.g. Scrum, SAFe) or equivalent

Our Benefits Include

• Competitive compensation depending on experience and skills
• End of service gratuity
• Private healthcare and life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• Annual air travel tickets for expatriates
• Regular performance feedback and salary reviews
• Global travel medical and accident insurance
• Referral bonuses
• Flexible schedule and work from home opportunities (depending on the project)
• Great learning and development opportunities, including in-house professional training, career advisory and coaching, sponsored professional certifications, well-being programs, LinkedIn Learning Solutions and much more
• Certain benefits and perks may be subject to eligibility requirements

About EPAM

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential