Digital Project Director

Epam; Dubai; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a seasoned Digital Project Manager or Director to lead transformative digital initiatives. This role involves overseeing large-scale projects with significant budgets, fostering collaboration among diverse teams, and ensuring the successful delivery of innovative solutions. The ideal candidate will possess a robust understanding of agile methodologies and business case-oriented delivery, along with exceptional client engagement skills. Join a dynamic and inclusive environment that values continuous learning and professional growth, where your contributions will directly impact the success of cutting-edge projects and client satisfaction.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Life Insurance

Wellness Program

Annual Air Travel Tickets

Flexible Schedule

Professional Training

Career Advisory

LinkedIn Learning Solutions

Qualifications

• 8+ years in digital project delivery, managing diverse teams.
• Strong client engagement with VP and C-level stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead digital programs with budgets over £10M, ensuring successful delivery.
• Manage teams of 80+ across various locations, maintaining client relationships.

Skills

Digital Delivery

Agile Methodologies

Client Engagement

Team Management

Business Case Understanding

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Agile Project Management Tools

Job description

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

• 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
• 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.