IT Project Manager - SAP Transformation - GMG - Dubai, UAE

GMG Gulf; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 390,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth within a diversified global group

Exposure to complex digital initiatives

Opportunity to influence business outcomes

Job summary

GMG Gulf is seeking an IT Project Manager for SAP Transformation responsible for delivering large-scale SAP-driven initiatives. This role, based in Dubai, requires strategic project oversight along with hands-on leadership.

The ideal candidate will have extensive project and program management experience, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and a solid understanding of financial tracking. Join GMG to lead impactful programs within a global organization.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in enterprise project or program management environments.
• Strong capability to operate across Waterfall, hybrid, and Agile delivery models.
• Ability to engage senior stakeholders with confidence and credibility.
• Strong financial awareness including budget tracking and business case management.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple initiatives and priorities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted partner to business stakeholders.
• Translate business problems into clearly defined scopes.
• Establish and maintain PMO governance and planning frameworks.
• Manage interdependencies, risks, and constraints.
• Drive accountability across internal teams and third-party vendors.
• Deliver concise, data-driven updates to executive leadership.
• Support change management and ownership post go-live.
• Measure program success through adoption metrics.

Skills

Project and program management

SAP implementation and transformation delivery

PMO governance and reporting

Risk, dependency, and issue management

JIRA

Confluence

Budget management and financial tracking

Executive communication and stakeholder management

Problem-solving and conflict resolution

Job description

Position Overview

IT Project Manager – SAP Transformation at GMG is responsible for delivering large‑scale SAP‑driven enterprise transformation initiatives across business functions. Based in Dubai, this role partners closely with senior stakeholders to translate business challenges into structured delivery plans, ensure strong PMO governance, and drive predictable, value‑focused execution across complex programs.

Job Details

Country: UAE City: Dubai Industry: IT and Services Function: IT Project Management Salary: 25000-35000 monthly (Market estimated) Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time

Role Summary

The IT Project Manager leads SAP implementation, rollout, and optimization programs by combining strategic oversight with hands‑on delivery leadership. The role acts as a trusted advisor to the business, ensures disciplined project governance, manages risks and dependencies, and enables successful adoption and operational stability following go‑live.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted partner to business stakeholders with strong understanding of processes, priorities, and transformation objectives
• Translate business problems into clearly defined scopes, delivery plans, outcomes, and KPIs
• Establish and maintain PMO governance, planning frameworks, reporting standards, and delivery discipline
• Manage interdependencies, risks, and constraints to ensure predictable program outcomes
• Apply SAP domain knowledge to guide decisions and anticipate cross‑module and integration impacts
• Drive accountability across internal teams, system integrators, and third‑party vendors
• Identify risks early and escalate with clear options and impact‑based recommendations
• Deliver concise, data‑driven updates to executive leadership to support timely decision‑making
• Support change management, business readiness, and ownership post go‑live
• Measure program success through adoption metrics and operational stability

Ideal Profile

• Extensive experience in enterprise project or program management environments
• Strong capability to operate across Waterfall, hybrid, and Agile delivery models
• Ability to engage senior stakeholders with confidence and credibility
• Strong financial awareness including budget tracking and business case management
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple initiatives and priorities simultaneously

Skills Set

• Project and program management
• SAP implementation and transformation delivery
• PMO governance and reporting
• Risk, dependency, and issue management
• JIRA and Confluence
• Budget management and financial tracking
• Executive communication and stakeholder management
• Problem‑solving and conflict resolution

Why Join Us

• Lead high‑impact SAP transformation programs within a global organization
• Work closely with senior leadership and cross‑functional teams
• Exposure to complex, enterprise‑scale digital initiatives
• Opportunity to influence business outcomes through technology delivery
• Career growth within a diversified global group headquartered in Dubai

About the Company

GMG is a global well‑being company operating across retail, distribution, manufacturing, properties, and logistics. With over 45 years of heritage under the ownership of the Baker family, GMG manages a broad portfolio of international and home‑grown brands across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia. The company continues to invest in enterprise systems and digital transformation to support scalable growth, operational excellence, and long‑term business performance.