Project / Programme Planner (expertise on planning program level)

Ultimate HR Solutions; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UAE is seeking a Project / Programme Planner to oversee large-scale program planning and management. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in IT project management, with strong organizational skills and a proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget. This full-time, on-site role offers benefits including an employment visa and medical insurance.

Benefits

Employment Visa or Work Permit

Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7+ years of overall work experience in IT.
• At least 3+ years in IT Project Management.
• Relevant certifications (PMP, PRINCE2) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project plans.
• Identify and allocate resources for projects.
• Establish and manage project schedules.

Skills

Project planning

Program management

Communication

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Trello

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Role Title : Project / ProgrammePlanner (expertise on planning program level)

Role Type : Outsourced, Full Time, On-Site

Contract Duration : 6 months extendable (subject to business requirement)

Work location : Dubai, UAE

Benefits : Employment Visa or Work Permit (if own visa) and Medical Insurance

Role Summary : Project Planner on the Program. The resource should have experience on preparing large scale program plans and upkeep of the same across the program lifecycle.

A Programme Planner is responsible for the strategic organization and management of Programme level activities from inception to completion of the Programme. Their primary role is to develop and maintain project plans, supporting the project to deliver on time, within scope, and on budget. Identify and allocate resources, including team members, equipment, and budget, identify inter dependencies on the tasks within a project or between projects within the Programme to ensure Programme requirements are met.Establish and manage project schedules, setting deadlines and ensuring that tasks are completed on time

Required Background :

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field. Relevant certifications (, PMP, PRINCE2) are a plus.
• Minimum of 7+ years of overall work experience in the field of IT with at least 3+ years within IT Project Management stream.
• Prior working experience as a team member within PMO or part of the Project Team is Plus.
• Project management certifications as CAMP, RMP, CSM, PMP considered as added advantage.
• Must be located within UAE and willing to travel on a need basis.

Functional / Technical Competencies

• Proven experience in program / project planning and management, preferably in software implementation or IT projects.
• Strong understanding of software development life cycles and implementation methodologies (, Agile, Waterfall).
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and internal teams.
• Proficiency in project management tools (, Microsoft Project, Jira, Trello) and productivity software (, Microsoft Office Suite).
• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on delivering high-quality results.

Requirements

Role Title : Project / Programme Planner (expertise on planning program level)

Role Type : Outsourced, Full Time, On-Site

Contract Duration : 6 months extendable (subject to business requirement)

Work location : Dubai, UAE

Benefits : Employment Visa or Work Permit (if own visa) and Medical Insurance

Role Summary : Project Planner on the Program. The resource should have experience on preparing large scale program plans and upkeep of the same across the program lifecycle.

A Programme Planner is responsible for the strategic organization and management of Programme level activities from inception to completion of the Programme. Their primary role is to develop and maintain project plans, supporting the project to deliver on time, within scope, and on budget. Identify and allocate resources, including team members, equipment, and budget, identify inter dependencies on the tasks within a project or between projects within the Programme to ensure Programme requirements are met.Establish and manage project schedules, setting deadlines and ensuring that tasks are completed on time

Required Background :

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field. Relevant certifications (, PMP, PRINCE2) are a plus.
• Minimum of 7+ years of overall work experience in the field of IT with at least 3+ years within IT Project Management stream.
• Prior working experience as a team member within PMO or part of the Project Team is Plus.
• Project management certifications as CAMP, RMP, CSM, PMP considered as added advantage.
• Must be located within UAE and willing to travel on a need basis.

Functional / Technical Competencies

• Proven experience in program / project planning and management, preferably in software implementation or IT projects.
• Strong understanding of software development life cycles and implementation methodologies (, Agile, Waterfall).
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and internal teams.
• Proficiency in project management tools (, Microsoft Project, Jira, Trello) and productivity software (, Microsoft Office Suite).
• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on delivering high-quality results.

Benefits : Employment Visa or Work Permit (if own visa) and Medical Insurance