Senior Project Manager – IT (Software Development & Enterprise Technology Projects) | Focus Infotech | Dubai, UAE / India

Focus Infotech; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Focus Infotech is seeking a Senior Project Manager - IT to lead complex software development and enterprise technology initiatives in Dubai, UAE / India. Full-time role requiring PMP and experience delivering large IT programs using Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

The candidate will manage stakeholder and vendor relationships, governance, and end-to-end delivery across software development and technology implementations. Prior airline industry exposure is advantageous.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of overall professional experience.
• 8+ years of Project Management experience.
• Minimum 5 years managing IT and Software Development projects.
• Experience leading enterprise-scale technology initiatives.
• Software Engineering background is highly desirable.
• Airline industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, monitor, control, and report IT projects from initiation to closure.
• Develop comprehensive project plans covering scope, timelines, budgets, resources, and deliverables.
• Manage end-to-end delivery of software development and technology implementation projects.
• Ensure projects are completed within scope, schedule, cost, and quality targets.
• Establish project governance frameworks and reporting structures.
• Define project cadence, review mechanisms, and stakeholder communication plans.
• Prepare project status reports, dashboards, and executive updates.

Skills

PMP-certified Project Management

Agile & Scrum Delivery

Waterfall delivery management

IT governance & PMO

Risk management

Budget planning & cost control

Vendor management & procurement

Stakeholder engagement

Project scheduling & resource planning

Software Development Life Cycle

Leadership & decision making

Education

PMP Certification

Agile Certification

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Senior Project Manager - IT (Software Development & Enterprise Technology Projects) - Focus Infotech - Dubai, UAE / India

Recruiting Company

Focus Infotech

Job Location

Dubai, UAE / India

Job Type

Full-Time

Position Summary

Focus Infotech is seeking an accomplished Senior Project Manager - IT to lead complex software development and enterprise technology initiatives. This role is designed for seasoned project management professionals with extensive experience delivering large-scale IT programs using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

The ideal candidate will possess strong stakeholder management skills, vendor management expertise, PMP certification, and a proven track record of successfully delivering software and digital transformation projects.

Key Requirements

Experience

• 15+ years of overall professional experience
• 8+ years of Project Management experience
• Minimum 5 years managing IT and Software Development projects
• Experience leading enterprise-scale technology initiatives
• Software Engineering background highly desirable
• Airline industry experience is an added advantage

Education & Certifications

• PMP Certification (Mandatory)
• Agile Certification (Highly Preferred)
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent (Highly Preferred)

Technical & Delivery Expertise

• Waterfall Project Management
• Agile & Scrum Delivery Methodologies
• IT Program and Project Governance
• Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Vendor Product Implementations
• Enterprise Application Delivery
• Change Management
• Resource Planning & Allocation
• Budget & Cost Management
• Risk & Issue Management

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery

• Plan, execute, monitor, control, and report IT projects from initiation to closure.
• Develop comprehensive project plans covering scope, timelines, budgets, resources, and deliverables.
• Manage end-to-end delivery of software development and technology implementation projects.
• Ensure projects are completed within agreed scope, schedule, cost, and quality targets.

Governance & Reporting

• Establish project governance frameworks and reporting structures.
• Define project cadence, review mechanisms, and stakeholder communication plans.
• Prepare project status reports, dashboards, and executive updates.
• Track milestones, task completion, dependencies, and critical paths.

Vendor & Procurement Management

• Lead RFP preparation and vendor evaluation activities.
• Manage vendor selection, negotiations, and contracting processes.
• Oversee third-party software and technology implementation partners.
• Ensure vendor performance aligns with business objectives and contractual commitments.

Stakeholder Management

• Manage relationships with business units, executive sponsors, technical teams, and external vendors.
• Facilitate communication between business and technical stakeholders.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and project communications effectively.
• Conduct steering committee and executive review meetings.

Risk & Change Management

• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Proactively manage project issues and dependencies.
• Implement formal change-control processes.
• Manage scope, timeline, and budget changes through governance frameworks.

Team Leadership

• Lead multidisciplinary teams across technology and business functions.
• Coordinate internal and external project resources.
• Foster collaboration across development, infrastructure, QA, security, and business teams.
• Drive continuous improvement and project delivery excellence.

Required Skills

• PMP-certified Project Management expertise
• Agile and Scrum methodologies
• Waterfall delivery management
• IT governance and PMO processes
• Risk management and mitigation
• Budget planning and cost control
• Vendor management and procurement
• Stakeholder engagement and executive communication
• Project scheduling and resource management
• Software development lifecycle knowledge
• Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Agile certifications (CSM, PMI-ACP, SAFe, Scrum Master)
• Airline or Aviation industry experience
• Enterprise digital transformation experience
• Software engineering background
• Experience managing globally distributed teams
• Experience delivering large enterprise application implementations

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Senior IT Project Manager
• Program Manager
• Delivery Manager
• PMO Manager
• Digital Transformation Manager
• Software Delivery Manager
• Enterprise Project Manager
• Technology Program Manager

Recruitment Pro Tip

For senior project management roles, hiring managers look for measurable delivery achievements. Highlight projects where you successfully managed multi-million-dollar budgets, large distributed teams, vendor implementations, software development programs, digital transformation initiatives, and executive stakeholder engagement. Demonstrating successful delivery using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies, along with PMP certification and strong governance experience, will significantly strengthen your application.