Digital – Project Manager

Sundus Recruitment and Outsourcing Services, Abu Dhabi; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment service in the UAE seeks an experienced Digital Project Manager responsible for overseeing strategic technology initiatives. The role focuses on cloud migrations, data platform implementations, and digital transformation programs. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, coupled with 12-15 years of project management experience, particularly in cloud and data transformations. Strong leadership, communication skills, and familiarity with PMO methodologies are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field.
• 12-15 years of experience managing technology projects.
• 5+ years of experience managing projects, focusing on cloud, data, or digital transformation.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project charters, business cases, scope documents.
• Drive project execution across teams with clarity on roles and timelines.
• Maintain detailed RAID logs and ensure effective risk mitigation.
• Present project updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Conduct lessons learned and knowledge transfer sessions.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Vendor negotiation

Proficiency in PMO methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Job code: 5651

Job Title: Digital – Project Manager

Location: Abu Dhabi

Duration: 2-3 Years (Extendable)

Payroll: Sundus

Working Days: 5 days/week

Experience: 12-15 years

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field.

Job Summary

The Technology Project Manager (Cloud / Data / Digital Transformation) is responsible for leading strategic technology initiatives that modernize the organization’s digital landscape. The role focuses on delivering cloud migrations, data platform implementations, automation projects, enterprise integrations, and digital transformation programs that drive operational efficiency, customer experience, and business value. The Project Manager ensures all initiatives are delivered with strong governance, compliance, quality, and alignment to enterprise architecture and transformation strategy.

Job-Specific Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Initiation Develop detailed project charters, business cases, scope documents, and implementation roadmaps. Conduct impact assessments, resource planning, and stakeholder mapping.
• Execution & Delivery Drive project execution across cloud, data, and digital teams with clarity on roles, deliverables, and timelines. Use MS Project, PWA, Jira, or equivalent tools to track tasks, dependencies, and milestones. Manage vendor engagements, contracts, SLAs, and performance.
• Monitoring & Controlling Maintain detailed RAID logs, ensure effective risk mitigation, and proactively elevate critical blockers. Track KPIs, budget utilization, resource allocation, and project health metrics. Ensure all solutions comply with IT security, architecture standards, and governance frameworks.
• Communication & Stakeholder Management Present project updates to leadership, steering committees, and business stakeholders. Facilitate workshops, requirement-gathering sessions, and design reviews. Support change management activities including training, communication plans, and adoption strategies.
• Project Closure Ensure completion of all deliverables, user acceptance, documentation, and transition to operations/support teams. Conduct lessons learned and knowledge transfer sessions.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field.
• 12-15 years of experience managing technology projects.
• 5+ years of experience managing projects, focusing on cloud, data, or digital transformation.
• Proven experience delivering Azure/AWS cloud migrations, enterprise data solutions, system integrations, and digital platforms.
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture, cybersecurity fundamentals, and IT infrastructure.
• PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, SCRUM Master, or Cloud certifications (Azure/AWS) are highly desirable.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong project leadership and ability to manage cross-functional technical teams.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and vendor negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and ability to simplify complex technical requirements.
• Expertise in PMO methodologies, SDLC, Agile frameworks, and hybrid delivery models.
• Proficiency in MS Project, PWA, Jira, Confluence, and BI dashboards.

KPIs

• Successful delivery of cloud, data, and digital transformation initiatives on time and within scope.
• Stakeholder satisfaction and adoption rates.
• Compliance with IT governance, cybersecurity, and architectural standards.
• Reduction in manual processes and increase in automation.
• Efficiency improvements, cost optimization, or value creation from delivered projects.