Senior Project Manager / Scrum Master

SSC; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider is looking for an experienced Arabic speaking Senior Project Manager / Scrum Master. You will lead complex digital transformation initiatives, combining project management and Agile methodologies for successful delivery. This role involves stakeholder engagement, budget management, and promoting best practices. The ideal candidate has a strong background in IT and demonstrated success in managing cross-functional teams within budget and time constraints.

Qualifications

• Experience leading digital transformation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Ability to communicate clearly with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage digital projects end-to-end.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans.
• Engage stakeholders to align project requirements.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Project management

Stakeholder management

Digital transformation

Scrum facilitation

Budget management

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Arabic speaking Senior Project Manager / Scrum Master to lead and deliver complex digital transformation initiatives across IT, SDLC, ERP, Low-Code, Networking, and enterprise platforms. This role requires a strong balance between delivery ownership (Project Manager) and Agile execution leadership (Scrum Master), ensuring predictable outcomes, stakeholder alignment, and continuous improvement across programs.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead and manage digital projects end-to-end, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, deliverables, and dependencies.
• Manage project scope, change requests, risks, and issues proactively throughout the project lifecycle.
• Engage internal and external stakeholders to define, align, and manage project requirements and objectives.
• Act as Scrum Master for Agile delivery teams, facilitating sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Remove delivery impediments and enable high-performing, self-organizing teams.
• Promote and apply Agile best practices, tailoring frameworks to business and project needs.
• Drive continuous improvement in delivery velocity, predictability, quality, and team performance.
• Communicate project status, progress, risks, and dependencies to stakeholders with transparency and clarity.
• Coordinate and manage cross-functional teams and third-party vendors to ensure successful delivery.
• Provide leadership and direction to project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Apply Waterfall and Agile methodologies as appropriate, ensuring adherence to project management best practices.
• Allocate and manage project resources effectively, ensuring optimal utilization and delivery success.
• Monitor and control project budgets, ensuring cost efficiency and financial accountability.
• Implement and oversee quality assurance, governance, and audit mechanisms across the project lifecycle.
• Conduct regular project reviews to assess performance, identify risks, and drive improvements.
• Provide technical guidance to teams, ensuring solutions align with project objectives and organizational standards.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and up-to-date project documentation, including plans, reports, and records.
• Prepare and present regular project status updates to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with PMO standards, Agile practices, and delivery frameworks.