Principal Project Manager

Finastra; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company in Dubai is seeking a Principal Project Manager to lead customer-facing projects. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of project management experience and fluency in Arabic. Responsibilities include managing project scope, budget, and team assignments to ensure timely completion and stakeholder satisfaction. The company offers numerous benefits including unlimited vacation and well-being support.

Benefits

Unlimited vacation

Hybrid working arrangements

Medical, life & disability insurance

Career development opportunities

Paid time off for volunteering

Qualifications

• 15+ years of end-to-end Project Management experience.
• Fluent in Arabic; native-level proficiency is highly preferred.
• Experience with customer-facing projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the project intake process.
• Manage multiple mid to large-scale projects.
• Oversee project team assignments and monitor progress.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Communication

Risk Management

Budget Management

Job description

Responsibilities

Your deliverables as a Principal Project Manager will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lead and drive the development of the project intake process, including defining scope, schedule, and cost.
• Define the goals and objectives of specific projects and establish individual team members' roles and responsibilities for the duration of the project.
• Manage multiple mid to large-scale projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and meet business objectives.
• Oversee daily and weekly project team assignments and monitor progress against the work plan to ensure objectives are met within the prescribed time, cost, and quality measures.
• Identify potential project changes, analyze their impact, and facilitate change control processes for approval or disapproval.
• Meet financial objectives by forecasting requirements, preparing project budgets, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions.
• Continuously identify, qualify, and track risks, define mitigation and contingency plans, assign appropriate resources, and communicate project status effectively.
• Identify resource requirements and communicate these needs promptly to ensure proper staffing with skilled resources.
• Identify internal and external stakeholders, understand their communication needs, and fulfill those requirements.

Requirements and Qualifications

• 15+ years of end-to-end Project Management experience.
• Fluent in Arabic; native-level proficiency is highly preferred.
• Experience with customer-facing projects, not internal projects.
• Experience assisting project management teams with identifying action items, tasks, activities, and tracking progress.
• Experience in defining, implementing, and improving standards, processes, and procedures using industry best practices (e.g., PMI, CMMI).
• Experience in developing project budgets based on Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).

We are proud to offer a range of incentives to our employees worldwide. These benefits are available to everyone, regardless of grade, and reflect the values we uphold:

• Flexibility: Enjoy unlimited vacation, hybrid working arrangements, and inclusive policies such as paid time off for voting, bereavement, and sick leave.
• Well-being: Access confidential therapy through our Employee Assistance Program, unlimited personalized coaching via our coaching app, and support groups for emotional and mental health.
• Medical, life & disability insurance, retirement plans, lifestyle benefits.
• ESG: Paid time off for volunteering and donation matching.
• DEI: Participate in various DE&I groups such as Count Me In, Culture@Finastra, Proud@Finastra, Disabilities@Finastra, Women@Finastra.
• Career Development: Access online learning and accredited courses via our Skills & Career Navigator.
• Recognition: Participate in our global recognition program, Finastra Celebrates, and employee surveys to shape our culture.
• Specific benefits may vary by location.

At Finastra, we celebrate individual differences and foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe and valued.

Be unique, be exceptional, and help us make a difference at Finastra! Job ID REQ0625_0034214