Delivery Manager - Agile / Scrum Methodologies

AURC SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Dubai seeks a Delivery Manager for Data, Analytics, and AI Services. This role involves overseeing project execution, ensuring client satisfaction, and optimizing resource allocation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing multiple projects and a strong technical background in AI and data analytics.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in Data, Analytics, and AI project delivery.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee execution of multiple Data, Analytics, and AI projects.
• Act as hands-on PM for critical projects.

Skills

Artificial Intelligence

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Governance

Risk Management

Leadership

Tools

JIRA

MS Project

Trello

Asana

Job description

Role : Delivery Manager (Data, Analytics, and AI Services)

Total Experience : 12-14 years

Job Location : Dubai

Job Type : Permanent

Notice Period : 30 Days

Job Description :

Primary Skills : Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis

Job Summary :

As a Delivery Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the successful execution of multiple Data, Analytics, and AI projects within a customer account or geography. You will ensure seamless project delivery, optimize resource allocation, drive strategic alignment, and mitigate risks. In addition to overseeing project managers, you will also act as a hands-on PM for selected critical projects, ensuring direct involvement where needed. Your leadership will ensure project teams deliver value-driven outcomes while maintaining high client and team satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities :

• Oversee and manage the execution of multiple Data, Analytics, and AI projects within an account or geography.
• Act as a hands-on PM for critical or high-risk projects, ensuring direct engagement when needed.
• Develop and maintain an integrated delivery roadmap for all projects in the portfolio.
• Ensure alignment with customer objectives, budgets, and strategic goals.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement :

• Serve as the primary escalation point for project-related issues within the portfolio.
• Conduct regular executive reviews with clients, ensuring transparency on delivery status and business impact.
• Foster long-term relationships with clients, identifying opportunities for upselling and cross-selling services.
• Ensure a <24-hour response time for critical client concerns and escalations.

Governance, Compliance & Risk Management :

• Drive 100% adherence to data governance, security, and AI regulatory requirements.
• Establish and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) to reduce project risks by 30%.
• Proactively track risks and implement mitigation strategies, maintaining <5% critical issue rate.
• Optimize resource allocation across projects, ensuring maximum efficiency and utilization (>85%).
• Monitor and control project budgets, ensuring <5% deviation from planned costs.
• Support hiring, training, and retention strategies to build a high-performing project management team.

Agile, Automation & Delivery Excellence :

• Ensure the adoption of best practices in Agile, Scrum, and hybrid project management methodologies.
• Standardize reporting, dashboards, and KPI tracking across all projects.
• Implement automation and AI-driven tools to streamline project execution, reduce manual effort, and enable non-linear delivery models.
• Drive continuous process improvements, achieving 20%+ increase in productivity annually.
• Leverage Gen AI-based project monitoring and predictive analytics to identify risks and optimize delivery timelines.

Must Have Technical Skills :

• 12+ years of experience in Data, Analytics, and AI project delivery
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects within a large account or geography.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, governance, and risk management skills.
• Experience in resource optimization, financial planning, and budget control.
• Hands-on Agile, Scrum, and hybrid project management experience.
• Familiarity with data engineering, analytics platforms, AI / ML model lifecycle, and data governance.
• Experience in implementing automation and AI-driven processes for improving efficiency.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as JIRA, MS Project, Trello, Asana.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.