Senior Consultant Project Manager

Delphi Consulting; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Delphi Consulting in the UAE is seeking an experienced Senior AI Project Manager to lead enterprise digital transformations across UAE and GCC clients.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in project management in UAE/GCC, hands-on AI and custom app development, and strong stakeholder leadership, with Arabic proficiency mandatory.

This on-site role requires delivering across scope, schedule, cost, and quality while guiding cross-functional teams through Agile delivery.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience in UAE/GCC.
• Arabic proficiency is mandatory.
• Experience leading AI-driven solutions.
• Experience delivering multi-year transformation programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise digital transformation projects from inception to go-live.
• Own delivery across scope, schedule, cost, quality, and client expectations.
• Create detailed project plans, charters, and execution strategies.
• Drive the lifecycle: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, closure with Agile practices.
• Define scope, sprint plans, release plans, WBS, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Oversee AI-driven solutions, custom web applications, mobile apps, SharePoint, Power Platform.
• Translate client requirements into actionable technical solutions.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration and remove blockers.
• Present updates and dashboards to stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Job description

About the Role: Senior AI Project Manager

Location: UAE (On - Site)

Experience - 8+ years (Minimum) in Project Management within UAE & GCC markets

Arabic proficiency is mandatory for this role.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead and deliver enterprise-level digital transformation initiatives across UAE and GCC clients. This role requires a strong mix of project delivery, product thinking, technical understanding, and excellent client-facing leadership. The ideal candidate is UAE-based, has led end-to-end delivery for complex tech programs, and has hands-on experience managing AI-driven solutions and custom application development.

Key Responsibilities

• 1. End-to-End Project Leadership
  • Lead, manage, and deliver enterprise digital transformation projects from inception to go-live.
  • Own delivery across scope, schedule, cost, quality, and client expectations.
  • Build and maintain detailed project plans, charters, and execution strategies.
• 2 Product & Project Management Excellence
  • Drive the entire lifecycle: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, closure.
  • Define scope, sprint plans, release plans, WBS, timelines, and resource allocation.
  • Apply Agile methodologies to ensure predictable and timely project delivery.
• 3 3. Technical Leadership
  • Oversee and guide the implementation of:
  • AI-driven solutions
  • Custom Web Applications (.NET, modern frameworks)
  • Mobile App Development
  • SharePoint-based solutions
  • Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate) Ensure scalable, secure, and maintainable technical solutions aligned with client needs.
• 4. Client-Focused Solution Delivery
  • Work closely with clients to translate their requirements into actionable technical solutions.
  • Customize low-code/no-code and custom-built applications to deliver measurable business outcomes.
  • Maintain strong stakeholder communication across C-level, business teams, and technical units.
• 5. Cross-Functional Team Leadership
  • Collaborate with architects, tech leads, developers, QA, and DevOps to ensure aligned execution.
  • Facilitate Agile ceremonies, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and roadmap sessions.
  • Remove blockers and ensure high-performance team culture.
• 6. Strategic Planning & Roadmaps
  • Create product roadmaps and transformation strategies for multi-industry customers.
  • Identify improvement opportunities and propose innovative digital solutions.
• 7. Risk Management & Governance
  • Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and constraints.
  • Maintain RAID logs and drive mitigation strategies early.
  • Ensure compliance with regional standards, data policies, and security frameworks.
• 8. Profitability & Performance Management
  • Track and manage budgets, margins, KPIs, burn rates, and project financials.
  • Optimize resource utilization to maximize value delivery and profitability.
• 9. Collaboration & Communication
  • Maintain strong communication between internal teams, clients, partners, and leadership.
  • Present project updates, dashboards, and performance metrics with clarity and precision.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, PRINCE2, CSM, or SAFe certifications
• Experience working with government entities in UAE or GCC
• Understanding of Arabic/English stakeholder environments
• Experience delivering multi-year transformation programs