Senior Project Manager – IT | RTS | Abu Dhabi, UAE

RTS; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services provider in the UAE is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee the delivery of complex IT projects across infrastructure and cloud systems. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of IT project management experience and a strong understanding of both Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Responsibilities include project planning, risk management, and stakeholder communication. This role requires solid budgeting and vendor management skills, making it essential for candidates to have excellent analytical and organizational abilities.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of professional IT Project Management experience.
• Proven track record managing large, multi-domain technology programs.
• Strong understanding of both Agile and Waterfall delivery models.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale IT projects.
• Create project plans, budgets, and governance reports.
• Manage vendors, internal teams, and stakeholders.
• Conduct risk assessments and drive issue resolution.

Skills

IT Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

Budgeting and Forecasting

Risk Management

Vendor Management

Analytical Skills

Problem-solving

Education

PMP or equivalent certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

JIRA

Job description

Job Title: Senior Project Manager – IT

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Type: Full‑time, On‑site. Industry: IT Project Delivery / Infrastructure / Cloud / Applications.

Position Summary

This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving end‑to‑end delivery of complex IT projects across infrastructure, cloud, and enterprise application domains. As the Senior Project Manager, you will bring structure, clarity, and disciplined execution to a dynamic environment—ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with strategic business goals.

Detailed Job Description

As a Senior Project Manager – IT, you will oversee multi‑domain technology programs, including data center initiatives, cloud migrations, network upgrades, business applications, and enterprise transformation projects. You will be responsible for project planning, budgeting, vendor coordination, resource allocation, and risk management. This role requires the ability to navigate both Agile and Waterfall frameworks, work closely with cross‑functional teams, and manage senior stakeholders. You will ensure governance standards are met, develop executive‑level reporting, and lead teams through delivery milestones with strong ownership and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end delivery of large‑scale IT projects across infrastructure, cloud, and applications.
• Create project plans, budgets, forecasts, timelines, and governance reports.
• Manage vendors, internal teams, and cross‑functional technical stakeholders.
• Conduct risk assessments, create mitigation strategies, and drive issue resolution.
• Ensure high‑quality execution aligned with PMO standards, SLAs, and compliance controls.
• Balance Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies based on project needs.
• Facilitate workshops, steering committees, and executive stakeholder communication.
• Oversee project documentation, change management, and scope control.
• Support data center infrastructure modernization or migration initiatives.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 12+ years of professional IT Project Management experience.
• Proven track record managing large, multi‑domain technology programs.
• Strong understanding of both Agile and Waterfall delivery models.
• Solid experience in budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and vendor management.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.PMP or equivalent project management certification (highly preferred).
• Experience in data center infrastructure or migration projects is a strong advantage.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities.

Nice‑to‑Have Skills

• Experience working within enterprise PMO environments.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure/AWS).
• Strong documentation skills—business cases, BRDs, RAID logs, dashboards.
• Exposure to cybersecurity, ITSM, or digital transformation programs.
• Ability to lead multiple parallel projects in fast‑paced environments.