Project Manager

Black & Grey HR; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Grey HR is seeking an experienced Project Manager in Dubai to oversee the planning and delivery of projects within scope and budget. The role involves leading cross-functional teams, applying Agile methodologies, and managing stakeholder engagement.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in IT or related field, PMP Certification, and at least four years of project management experience. The position offers an opportunity to drive high-quality project execution in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 4 years of proven experience in Project Management.
• Hands-on experience managing medium to large-scale projects.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and Scrum framework.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, monitor, and successfully deliver projects.
• Lead cross-functional teams and apply Agile methodologies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project objectives.

Skills

Project Management

Agile Methodologies

Scrum Framework

Stakeholder Management

Risk & Issue Management

Jira

Trello

Asana

Azure DevOps

Microsoft Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

PMP Certification

Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

Job description

Black & Grey HR is partnering with a supplier of jewelry manufacturing machinery and technology solutions to hire an experienced Project Manager who will be responsible for planning, executing, monitoring, and successfully delivering projects while ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, and budgets. The role focuses on leading cross‑functional teams, driving Agile project execution, managing stakeholder expectations, and ensuring the successful delivery of high‑quality projects through effective planning, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, monitor and successfully deliver projects within the defined scope, timeline and budget.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, resource allocation plans and track project milestones to ensure successful delivery.
• Monitor project progress, resolve roadblocks and ensure projects meet quality standards and business objectives.

Team Leadership & Agile Delivery

• Lead cross‑functional teams and foster collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.
• Apply Agile methodologies and facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand‑ups, Sprint Reviews and Retrospectives.
• Track project performance using Agile metrics and promote continuous process improvement.

Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements, define project objectives and translate them into actionable project plans.
• Provide regular project status updates, manage stakeholder expectations and ensure effective communication between business and technical teams.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, reports and project schedules.

Risk Management & Governance

• Identify project risks, issues and dependencies and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Manage project changes by evaluating their impact on scope, timelines, resources and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with project governance standards, Agile best practices and organisational processes throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements & Experience

• 34 years of proven experience in Project Management.
• Hands‑on experience managing medium to large‑scale projects from initiation through successful delivery.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, Scrum framework and project management best practices.
• Experience working as a Scrum Master is highly preferred.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.
• Experience preparing project documentation, schedules, reports and project plans.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, Engineering or a related field.
• PMP Certification or completion of PMP Certification Training/Course is mandatory.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification is preferred.

Technical Skills

• Project Management
• Agile Methodologies
• Scrum Framework
• Sprint Planning & Execution
• Stakeholder Management
• Risk & Issue Management
• Resource Planning
• Project Scheduling
• Change Management
• Project Documentation & Reporting
• Jira
• Trello
• Asana
• Azure DevOps
• Microsoft Project

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in Agile software development environments.
• Knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Experience managing digital transformation and technology implementation projects.
• Strong leadership and team mentoring capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering projects within tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.