Project Manager

AIQU; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Dubai seeks a Senior Project Manager to oversee IT organizational design changes. The role requires expertise in project management, RFP processes, and IT governance, alongside a bachelor's or master's degree in related fields. Candidates should have strong stakeholder engagement skills and project management certification, preferably with experience in SAP ERP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Business Administration, or related field.
• Project management certification required.
• Experience in SAP ERP programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage IT projects ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Track project progress and performance with management tools.
• Facilitate communication among stakeholders and vendors.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

IT Governance

Stakeholder Engagement

RFP Management

ERP Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or Business Administration

Master's degree preferred

Project management certification

Job description

Position Overview: The Senior Project Manager will oversee and manage an IT organisational design change. This role requires expertise in running RFPs/tenders, excellent communication skills, understanding of organizational design. Preferred experience in SAP ERP domain and understanding IT governance are highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Management: Lead and manage IT projects from initiation to closure, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Monitoring: Track project progress, performance, and deliverables using appropriate project management tools.
• IT Governance: Understanding of and adherence to IT governance, this includes process and meetings and organising information packs and actions as required
• RFP/Tender Management: Develop, issue, and manage RFPs/tenders, including vendor selection and contract negotiation.
• Communication: Facilitate clear and open communication among senior stakeholders, team members, and vendors.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure their needs and expectations are met.
• ERP: experience in ERP is preferred, ideally SAP
• Consultancy Collaboration: experience working with IT consultancies

Essential requirements:

• Operates at a PMO/governance level, not hands-on delivery
• Has post-ERP implementation experience, ideally in change or organisational design initiatives
• Are confident managing RFP/tender processes and working with consultancies
• Understands IT governance, executive reporting, and stakeholder comms
• Has ideally worked on SAP ERP programmes (but not in a technical role)

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in IT, Business Administration, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Certification: Project management certification

Preferred Attributes:

• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and environments.
• Detail-Oriented: Keen attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Proactive: Proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.