Project Manager - Project management

Zoho; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 260,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Performance bonus

Job summary

Zoho seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead IT projects across Waterfall and Agile (Scrum) environments. The role requires strong stakeholder management, vendor selection experience, and accountability for scope, timelines, and budgets.

The ideal candidate will have PMP certification, Agile credentials, and a background in software development. Willingness to relocate to Abu Dhabi and a valid passport are expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years IT project management experience, including software development.
• Experience with Waterfall and Agile (Scrum) methodologies.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, run, monitor, and report projects in Waterfall & Agile.
• Align IT teams across departments and manage governance.
• Develop detailed project plans with scope, budget, and resources.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Track milestones and ensure delivery within budget.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Vendor selection

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

PMP certification

Agile certification

Tools

Waterfall

Agile (Scrum)

Job description

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 09/21/2026

Employment Type: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Interview Process: 3 Levels (Video)Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead IT projects across traditional Waterfall and Agile (Scrum) methodologies. The ideal candidate will have strong stakeholder management skills, proven experience in vendor selection/RFP processes, and the ability to deliver projects within scope, timeline, and budget.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, run, monitor, and report projects in Waterfall & Agile methodologies.

Align and engage multi-disciplinary IT teams across departments.

Develop detailed project plans (scope, timeline, budget, resources, deliverables).

Establish governance/cadence for stakeholder monitoring.

Ensure effective resource utilization and team leadership.

Manage stakeholder expectations and provide regular status updates.

Track tasks, dependencies, timelines, and milestones.

Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Drive issue resolution to minimize project impact.

Implement quality control processes to meet defined standards.

Monitor project costs and ensure delivery within budget.

Conduct project reviews to identify improvements.

Qualifications

5+ years of IT project management experience (preferred: 15+ years total with 6+ years PM experience).

PMP certification (mandatory).

Agile certification (highly desirable).

Bachelor’s in Engineering or related field (preferred).

Experience managing software development projects (minimum 5 years).

Airline industry experience (advantage).

Prior hands-on software engineering background (desirable).

Excellent communication skills with strong stakeholder engagement ability.

Must have a valid passport and be willing to relocate to Abu Dhabi.

Why Join Us?

This is a competitive opportunity with a fast turnaround time. You’ll be working on high-impact IT projects with cross-functional teams, ensuring delivery excellence in a dynamic environment.