Project Manager

MedNet Global Healthcare Solutions LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare solutions company in Dubai is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support strategic projects in Digitization & Automation and Process Improvements. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in operations and IT project management. Strong skills in MS applications and fluent business English are required. This role involves managing project portfolios, defining project scopes, and providing regular updates to stakeholders. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience in operations and IT project management.
• Project Management qualifications (PRINCE, APM, PMI) are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage project portfolio and support regional management in decision making.
• Define project approach, scope, and management of deliverables.
• Provide regular status updates to stakeholders.

Skills

Operations management

IT project management

Process improvement

Business English fluency

Tools

MS Project

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

We are looking for a Project Manager to support the PMO Manager in implementing the Group Operations Strategy, specifically developing and executing strategic projects in Digitization & Automation, Process Improvements and Best Practice sharing across the entities

Responsibilities:

Project Portfolio Management

• Institutionalize a pragmatic approach to project portfolio management on Group level supporting the regional management team and General Managers in decision making and driving execution
• Ensure that projects contain sustainable Business Cases and requirements including a stringent benefit realisation plan after project closure and handover to local operations
• Responsible for shaping and balancing the necessary resource plan needed to deliver the projects within the portfolio
• Responsible for identifying and managing complex interdependencies between projects in the portfolio if any
• Update and provide on regular basis overall status update on achievements, risks and actions required for the projects within the portfolio
• Align with the respective Project Managers on status and escalate to stakeholders accordingly
• Responsible for monitoring of project benefits realization after handover to local operations and intervention in alignment with the General Managers

Project Management

• For assigned projects accountable for defining project approach, scope, critical path and planning, to ensure achieving deliverables within agreed timescales
• Accountable for the management and delivery of the project in time, quality and within approved budget. Recognising and mitigating Risks, resolving Issues and pro-actively managing any corrective actions or Change Requests throughout the lifetime of the project
• Accountable for successful execution of all aspects of business change delivery and managing business readiness prior to Go Live including Go/No go checkpoints.
• Liaise with risk and compliance functions to ensure that solutions meet Munich Re’s regulatory and control requirements
• Align with local General Managers to ensure that projects meet local market and customer requirements
• Accountable for providing regular, accurate and appropriate status updates and communication to sponsors and stakeholder group ensuring that any associated Risks, Issues or Changes are recognised, understood and managed, with the appropriate escalation when necessary
• Support the Program Manager or other Project Managers in the execution and/or controlling of programs/projects

Minimum Experience:

• 8+ years of experience in a similar role
• Sound experience in operations and IT project management (Project Management qualifications – PRINCE, APM, PMI are an advantage)
• Process improvement training and experience are an advantage
• Good knowledge of Microsoft applications, especially profound experience in developing PowerPoint Presentations, MS Project, MS Excel
• Fluent business English (verbal and written skills)