IT Project Manager

Techcarrot FZ LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Dubai is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to oversee project governance, track and monitor project execution, and ensure successful delivery by coordinating with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Business or IT, along with at least 8 years of project management experience within the technology sector. Proficiency in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies is essential, along with advanced problem-solving skills and excellent English communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in IT Project Management.
• Experience in Project and Program Management within the Technology category.
• Proficient in Agile and Waterfall methods.

Responsibilities

• Support Data Capture project execution through IT Project delivery methodology.
• Coordinate project steering committee meetings.
• Chair project-based meetings including project kickoff.

Skills

Project Management

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor of Business or related IT degree

Professional certification in Project Management (PMP and/or Prince 2)

Tools

Resource management tools

Job description

Project Governance

• Support Data Capture project execution through the IT Project delivery methodology / framework
• Ensure the project is scoped and initiated in collaboration with internal stakeholders and other support functions
• Coordinate and chair program and/or project steering committee meetings
• Set up governance and communications strategies for the project
• Ensure communication plans are in place
• Monitor compliance with policies and standards
• Ensure the project is delivered with appropriate governance structures in place

Project Tracking & Monitoring

• Track project and provide project status reports on a regular basis to the Sponsors, Steering Committee, IT PMO, and project sponsors
• Manage the risk, issue, and change resolution process and work with other leaders to take corrective action as needed
• Oversee project resources to deliver the project on time, within scope, and on budget

Project Delivery

• Chair all project-based meetings, including project kickoff and regular project team meetings; these include but are not limited to daily stand‑up meetings
• Create and maintain project plan and workstream plans
• Work with Business SPOC to ensure the Business Requirement Document is in place and obtain appropriate sign‑off on project documentation
• Ensure all documentation is stored appropriately within the central project repository
• Work closely with Business SPOCs during UAT
• Use waterfall and agile principles (as agreed with PMO) to run the projects, ensuring well‑planned cut‑overs (where appropriate) and transition to BAU
• Ensure regular review of project delivery performance and contribute to improvement of systems, procedures, and standards to improve capabilities; assist the Leadership team in continual process quality and productivity improvement
• The Project Manager may be required to manage multiple projects at a time depending on the size and complexity of the initiative

Administration

• Updates to Head of IT PMO and IT PMO Analysts
• SPOC for Delivery Partner/Vendor
• Close engagement with project stakeholders and sponsors
• Coordination with external and internal entities
• Ensure compliance and availability of the team services

Requirements

• Bachelor of Business or similar tertiary degree (desirable) or related IT degree
• Professional certification in Project Management (PMP and/or Prince 2) preferred
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in IT Project Management
• 8 years of Project and Program Management and delivery experience within the Technology category
• UAE experience
• Proficient in Agile and Waterfall methods of project delivery
• Experience in working effectively as part of a team experiencing organisational and process change, along with knowledge of organisational change management practices
• Advanced level knowledge of project and change management and associated methodologies, techniques, processes and approaches (e.g., Project and Portfolio Management Methodology PPM, Agile/Scrum)
• Budget, cost and profitability management skills
• Experience in using resource management tools
• Strategic thinking: ability to juggle multiple goals and deadlines in the context of the big picture
• Facilitation, negotiation & problem resolution skills
• Ability to build a strong network and relationships with stakeholders both internal and external
• Empathetic, customer‑centric approach
• Great problem‑solving skills
• Ability to observe and understand situations, scenarios and problems
• Ability to work in a multicultural team environment
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills are a must
• Excellent problem‑solving, troubleshooting and customer service skills
• Experience in documentation and version control