Senior Project Manager (Digital Transformation & PMO) | PMO Solutions | Dubai, UAE

PMO Solutions; Dubai; On-site; AED 324,000 - 402,000; Full time

Job summary

PMO Solutions in Dubai is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale digital transformation, enterprise software, and IT infrastructure initiatives.

You will partner with executives, business leaders, and vendors to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget, while establishing governance and mitigating risks.

Candidates must have 8+ years of experience and PMP/PRINCE2/Agile credentials, with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• 8+ years of project management experience delivering enterprise technology initiatives.
• Proven track record delivering digital transformation and IT infrastructure projects.
• PMI/PRINCE2/Agile or equivalent certification is required or highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of enterprise software, digital transformation, and IT infrastructure projects.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation strategies.
• Manage project scope, timelines, deliverables, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations.
• Establish project governance frameworks and ensure adherence to organizational standards.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks while managing issue resolution processes.

Skills

PMP / PRINCE2

Agile / Scrum

Governance

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Vendor management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / IT / Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Title: Senior Project Manager (Digital Transformation & PMO) | PMO Solutions | Dubai, UAE

Recruiting Company: PMO Solutions

Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Type: Full-Time

• Salary Range: AED 29,000 – AED 36,000 per Month
• Location: Dubai, UAE
• Experience Required: 8+ Years
• Industry: Information Technology, Digital Transformation & Enterprise Project Delivery
• Certifications Required: PMP, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum, or equivalent
• Availability: Immediate Joiners and Candidates on Standard Notice Periods Preferred

Position Summary

PMO Solutions is seeking an accomplished Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale digital transformation, enterprise software, and IT infrastructure initiatives across complex business environments. This leadership role requires a results-driven project professional with proven expertise in governance, stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and successful end-to-end project delivery.

Detailed Job Description

As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for planning, executing, monitoring, and delivering critical technology projects that support organizational transformation and business growth. You will work closely with executive stakeholders, business leaders, technical teams, vendors, and project sponsors to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership capabilities, extensive project governance experience, and the ability to drive successful outcomes in fast-paced enterprise environments. This role requires a strategic mindset combined with hands‑on project execution expertise across software development, infrastructure modernization, and digital transformation initiatives. You will play a pivotal role in optimizing project performance, managing risks, and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of enterprise software, digital transformation, and IT infrastructure projects.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation strategies.
• Manage project scope, timelines, deliverables, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations.
• Establish project governance frameworks and ensure adherence to organizational standards.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks while managing issue resolution processes.
• Coordinate cross-functional technical, operational, and business teams to achieve project objectives.
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and third‑party service providers.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings, project reviews, status reporting, and executive presentations.
• Track project performance, financials, resource utilization, and key delivery metrics.
• Ensure successful delivery through Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project management methodologies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within project delivery and PMO practices.
• Ensure project documentation, compliance, and knowledge transfer activities are completed successfully.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of project management experience delivering enterprise technology initiatives.
• Proven experience managing complex digital transformation and IT infrastructure projects.
• PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum, or equivalent project management certification.
• Strong expertise in project governance, budgeting, forecasting, and resource management.
• Demonstrated experience managing project risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communications.
• Strong vendor management and contract governance capabilities.
• Experience working with cross-functional technical and business teams.
• Advanced knowledge of project management methodologies including Agile and Waterfall.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• PMO leadership or project portfolio management experience.
• Experience managing cloud transformation, ERP, CRM, or enterprise software implementation projects.
• Knowledge of ITIL, COBIT, or enterprise governance frameworks.
• Experience with enterprise architecture and business transformation initiatives.
• Familiarity with financial management, business case development, and benefits realization.
• Experience working within multinational organizations and large enterprise environments.
• Additional certifications such as SAFe, PMI-ACP, or Scrum Master credentials.

Recruitment Pro Tip

For Senior Project Manager roles, hiring managers want evidence of business impact, not just project participation. Clearly quantify the size of budgets managed, team sizes led, project values delivered, stakeholder levels engaged, and outcomes achieved. Highlight successful digital transformation programs, infrastructure modernization projects, cost savings, process improvements, risk reductions, and on‑time delivery metrics to demonstrate executive-level project leadership capability.