Senior Delivery Lead

Avertra Corp; Dubai; On-site; AED 367,000 - 551,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm located in Dubai seeks a Senior Delivery Lead to oversee large-scale government transformation projects. The role demands strong leadership, governance, and risk management skills with a minimum of 10 years in project management. Ideal candidates will possess a related degree and expertise in Agile methodologies. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Comprehensive health benefits

Professional development programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in project management.
• At least 5 years in a senior delivery role.
• Proven track record with government clients on digital transformation.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of government transformation projects.
• Implement governance frameworks for compliance.
• Identify and manage project risks.

Skills

Leadership in government transformation projects

Governance reporting

Risk mitigation

Proficiency in Agile methodologies

Advanced communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, IT or related field

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Job description

Our mission is to simplify life. At Avertra we simplify and automate complex decisionmaking processes for customercentric industries like Utilities Financial Services Logistics and Commerce driving global economic growth. With a strong focus on delivering cuttingedge solutions we empower our team members to innovate grow and create impactful results for our clients.

Main Job Responsibilities

Project Leadership:

• Lead and manage the endtoend delivery of largescale government transformation projects.
  
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients ensuring alignment of project deliverables with client expectations.
  
• Proactively manage scope ensuring changes and additions are governed to avoid scope creep and budget overruns.
  

Governance and Reporting:

• Implement and maintain robust governance frameworks ensuring compliance with organizational and clientspecific standards.
  
• Oversee the creation of weekly status reports dashboards and risk registers to maintain transparency across all stakeholders.
  

Risk Management:

• Identify assess and manage project risks to ensure effective mitigation strategies are in place.
  
• Monitor and report on project health addressing risks related to timeline slippage financial deviations and resource constraints.
  

Resource and Financial Management:

• Collaborate with resource managers to optimize team allocation based on project needs and timelines.
  
• Manage project budgets oversee invoicing and monitor financial performance ensuring accurate and timely billing.
  
• Develop strategies for efficient utilization of resources to reduce costs while maintaining quality.
  

Change and Stakeholder Management:

• Coordinate and manage change requests ensuring alignment with project objectives and resource capabilities.
  
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior government stakeholders to facilitate collaboration and trust.
  

Operational Excellence:

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project delivery efficiency.
  
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of project data leveraging insights for informed decisionmaking.
  

Quality and Compliance:

• Establish and enforce quality standards for all project deliverables.
  
• Conduct regular quality assurance reviews and implement corrective actions where necessary.
  

Strategic Oversight:

• Align project delivery with broader organizational goals and client strategic objectives.
  
• Manage project timelines and identify critical path activities implementing strategies to address potential delays.
  

RequirementsKey Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to lead large complex government transformation projects.
  
• Strong governance reporting and stakeholder management skills.
  
• Exceptional problemsolving and risk mitigation capabilities.
  
• Proficiency in Agile methodologies and tools like Jira or Azure DevOps.
  
• Advanced communication skills both oral and written.
  

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in project management with at least 5 years in a senior delivery role.
  
• Proven track record of working with government clients on digital transformation initiatives.
  
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Business IT or a related field.
  

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with lowcode platforms like Mendix
  
• Experience in largescale system integrations and data migrations.
  
• Understanding of microservices architecture and cloud technologies.
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performancebased bonuses.
  
• Opportunity to work on highimpact government transformation projects.
  
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
  
• Professional development programs and certification sponsorships.
  
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment with global career growth opportunities.
  

Why This Role is Challenging and Rewarding

As a Senior Delivery Lead at Avertra you will tackle some of the most ambitious government transformation projects in the region. This role offers the chance to lead strategic initiatives solve complex challenges and make a tangible impact on public services. If you thrive in highpressure environments excel at managing diverse teams and are passionate about driving change this is the role for you.

Required Experience:

Senior IC