Senior IT Project Manager: Delivery & Stakeholder Lead

Saal.ai; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SAAL.AI is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager in Abu Dhabi to plan, coordinate, and oversee the successful delivery of projects. You will ensure on-time, on-scope, and on-budget delivery, working closely with clients, vendors, and technical teams.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 6–8 years in IT, including at least 4 years of hands-on PM experience. PMP certification is mandatory, with ITIL/TOGAF preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field.
• PMP certification is mandatory.
• ITIL, TOGAF or equivalent certifications are preferred.
• Minimum of 6–8 years of professional experience in IT, including at least 4 years of hands-on project management.
• Experience managing end-to-end IT projects, including planning, execution, resource coordination, budget management and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and oversee delivery of SAAL.AI projects on time, within scope and budget.
• Define project scope and objectives with stakeholders and ensure technical feasibility.
• Develop detailed project plans and monitor progress against milestones.
• Allocate resources effectively and manage project budgets.
• Coordinate internal teams, vendors and clients for seamless execution.
• Control changes to scope, schedule and costs through proper governance.
• Monitor performance using suitable metrics and reports for management and clients.
• Provide regular updates and escalate issues as needed.
• Manage relationships with clients and key stakeholders for alignment and communication.
• Identify, assess and mitigate project risks to protect delivery timelines.
• Maintain relationships with third parties and vendors for smooth collaboration.
• Prepare comprehensive project documentation and ensure traceability.
• Gather detailed requirements from clients and document discussions.
• Delegate tasks according to team strengths and skills.
• Track progress against goals and ensure milestones are achieved.

Skills

PMP Certification

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Resource Coordination

Budget Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field

PMP Certification

ITIL Certification

TOGAF Certification

Job description

SAAL.AI is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager in Abu Dhabi to plan, coordinate, and oversee the successful delivery of projects. You will ensure on-time, on-scope, and on-budget delivery, working closely with clients, vendors, and technical teams.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 6–8 years in IT, including at least 4 years of hands-on PM experience. PMP certification is mandatory, with ITIL/TOGAF preferred.