Project Manager - Enterprise Applications

Client of Forsyth Barnes; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Professional development support

Flexible work arrangements

Exposure to high-impact digitalisation

Job summary

Our client is a prominent public-sector organization in the UAE seeking a seasoned PMO leader to steer multiple enterprise transformation programmes. The role requires establishing governance across ERP, CRM and EPM projects, with Oracle Fusion exposure considered highly desirable.

You will own delivery cadences, coordinate cross-functional teams, report to executive sponsors and engage senior stakeholders in a semi-government environment while driving on-time outcomes across parallel

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Project/Programme Management experience in enterprise settings.
• Proven track record delivering ERP, CRM and EPM projects.
• Oracle Fusion exposure is highly desirable.
• End-to-end delivery experience (design, planning, implementation, go-live).
• Strong governance, PMO structuring and documentation discipline.
• Ability to engage senior stakeholders in a semi-government environment with political astuteness.
• Excellent communication, leadership and conflict-resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement a robust PMO operating model spanning governance, risk, quality and stakeholder engagement across multiple programmes.
• Own the delivery cadence for large-scale initiatives coordinating cross-functional teams and aligning with business strategy and regulatory requirements.
• Elevate programme-level reporting to executive sponsors translating complex status into actionable insight.
• Collaborate with vendors, consultants and internal teams to ensure coherent delivery plans and issue resolution.
• Champion best-practice project management methodologies, tools and governance artefacts including risk registers and RAID logs.

Skills

Programme governance

Stakeholder management

PMO leadership

ERP implementation

CRM implementation

EPM implementation

Oracle Fusion exposure

Strategic planning

Go-live delivery

Tools

Oracle Fusion

Job description

We are seeking a seasoned PMO leader to steer multiple enterprise transformation programmes at our client a public-facing organization driving digital modernization. The successful candidate will establish governance frameworks across Oracle Fusion deployment Enterprise Performance Management EPM implementation CRM enhancements Microsoft Dynamics and broader IT initiatives including infrastructure and expansion programmes. The role blends strategic oversight with hands-on delivery to ensure successful on-time outcomes across parallel workstreams.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement a robust PMO operating model spanning governance risk quality and stakeholder engagement across multiple programmes
• Own the delivery cadence for large-scale initiatives coordinating cross-functional teams and aligning with business strategy and regulatory requirements
• Elevate programme-level reporting to executive sponsors translating complex status into actionable insight
• Collaborate with vendors consultants and internal teams to ensure coherent delivery plans and issue resolution
• Champion best-practice project management methodologies tools and governance artefacts including risk registers and RAID logs

Requirements

• 10 years of Project Programme Management experience in enterprise settings
• Proven track record delivering ERP CRM and EPM projects
• Oracle Fusion exposure is highly desirable
• End-to-end delivery experience design planning implementation go-live
• Strong governance PMO structuring and documentation discipline
• Ability to engage senior stakeholders and navigate a semi-government environment with political astuteness
• Excellent communication leadership and conflict-resolution skills

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package aligned with senior leadership roles
• Health and well-being programs with comprehensive insurance coverage
• Professional development support including certifications and leadership coaching
• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance where possible
• Exposure to high-impact digital transformation projects across strategic sectors

Other

Our client a prominent public-sector organization in the UAE is embarking on a comprehensive digital modernization programme. This is a senior leadership position requiring a pragmatic politically aware PMO professional who can operate across governance and delivery to drive tangible outcomes 10+ years of Project/Programme Management experience in enterprise settings. Proven track record delivering ERP, CRM, and EPM projects; Oracle Fusion exposure is highly desirable. End-to-end delivery experience (design, planning, implementation, go-live). Strong governance, PMO structuring, and documentation discipline. Ability to engage senior stakeholders and navigate a semi-government environment with political astuteness. Excellent communication, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills.