IT Project Manager

Databorn; Dubai; On-site; AED 223,200 - 334,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated mentor

Training and certification opportunities

Annual performance bonuses

Projects with latest technologies

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Dubai seeks a skilled Project Manager to oversee the execution of IT projects. The role involves managing teams, ensuring project success, and working closely with clients in the MENA region. Ideal candidates have a strong project management background, experience in analytics, and proficiency in English. We offer a competitive salary and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in project management and achieving targets.
• Experience managing teams of 15 or more people.
• C1 level proficiency in English required.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-budget international IT projects, ensuring timelines and budgets are met.
• Coordinate distributed teams effectively.
• Monitor project progress and address risks and issues.

Skills

Project management experience

Waterfall/Agile methodologies

Team management

Client communication

Presentation skills

Technical background

Cultural awareness

Education

Technical degree

PMP or similar certification

Job description

Databorn is a leading consulting firm that specialises in machine learning, marketing technology, and data management. Our team of over 350+ professionals worldwide is dedicated to delivering best-in-class solutions to large corporations in the financial, telco, oil & gas and retail industries. We leverage advanced analytics and big data to supercharge our clients' digital transformation and fuel their growth.

With offices in the UAE and the KSA, Databorn is a trusted partner for dozens of clients across the globe. Our expertise and experience enable us to implement solutions that drive business success and deliver measurable results. Whether you need help with data management, marketing technology, or machine learning, Databorn has the knowledge and skills to help you achieve your goals.

Our clients are major companies in the business and government sectors (main projects include fintech, retail, manufacturing, FMCG).

Benefits

• Dedicated mentor
• Databorn and Partner vendor's training and certification opportunities
• Annual performance bonuses
• Annual performance review process
• Projects with the latest technologies and methodologies

Position Summary

As a Project Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in driving the successful execution and delivery of our IT projects in Dubai. You will be leading the full-cycle IT project for implementing a Data platform, working closely with the client side, and orchestrating the work of several distributed teams on an international project in the United Arab Emirates, Dubai, ensuring seamless coordination, timely delivery, and client satisfaction. Experience with tax authorities, government clients, or the financial sector is especially valuable. Communication will be entirely in English, and the work will be on-site in Dubai. Business trips within the MENA region (Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, etc.) are possible.

Responsibilities

• Data-driven management of high-budget international projects, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.
• Driving excellence in a hybrid (Waterfall + Agile) environment.
• Managing distributed teams in a hybrid work environment, coordinating cross-functional teams of up to 20 people to allocate resources and prioritize tasks.
• Provide regular project updates to stakeholders and senior management.
• Being in charge of risk and change management (monitor project progress and address any issues or risks that may arise).
• Further enhancement and technical support of already deployed solutions.

Experience & Skills We Are Looking For

Required

• Previous experience in project management, with a focus on IT projects, preferably with experience in analytics and data warehousing projects
• Implementation and experience using any of the methodologies Waterfall / Agile / Scrum / Kanban
• Experience in managing a team of 15 or more people
• Experience in communication and building long-term relationships with international clients
• Experience preparing and delivering presentations
• Proven track record of success in project management and achieving targets
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written) C1 level or higher, ability to understand different accents English
• Cultural awareness and flexibility
• Positive attitude toward possible business trips within the MENA region.
• Willingness to relocate to Dubai, UAE
• Experience working with enterprise customers in the IT consulting industry
• Experience in upselling / business development with current clients and/or participation in presales activities.
• Technical background, preferably from a technical university.
• Knowledge of the tax domain and/or experience working with government sector clients is a plus.
• PMP or similar certification
• Proficiency in Arabic

We offer a competitive salary and commission package, as well as opportunities for growth and advancement within the company. If you are a motivated and experienced sales professional, we would like to hear from you.

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