Strategic Project Manager: Delivery & Outcomes

Virtusa Corporation; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtusa Corporation in Dubai seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead and delivery of complex initiatives, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives are met while aligning with business goals.

You will coordinate cross‑functional teams, manage risks, stakeholders, and vendors, and drive governance, reporting, and benefits realization across the project lifecycle.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 5–10+ years PM experience; PMP/PRINCE2/Agile certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 5–10+ years of project management experience in complex initiatives.
• Certifications such as PMP/PRINCE2 or Agile/Scrum are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, and budgets.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Manage project risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies.
• Track progress and ensure timely delivery within approved scope and budget.
• Drive governance forums, steering committees, and status reporting.
• Ensure adherence to organizational project management standards and processes.
• Manage change requests and scope modifications.
• Drive business, IT, and operational readiness activities.
• Oversee testing, deployment, and post-go-live support.
• Report project status, risks, and financials to senior management.
• Ensure project benefits and business outcomes are realized.

Skills

Project Planning & Scheduling

Stakeholder Management

Risk & Issue Management

Budget & Financial Management

Resource Planning

Vendor Management

Communication & Presentation Skills

Leadership & Team Coordination

Problem Solving & Decision Making

Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid Delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field

PMP, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum certifications preferred

5-10+ years of project management experience

Job description

Virtusa Corporation in Dubai seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead and delivery of complex initiatives, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives are met while aligning with business goals.

You will coordinate cross‑functional teams, manage risks, stakeholders, and vendors, and drive governance, reporting, and benefits realization across the project lifecycle.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 5–10+ years PM experience; PMP/PRINCE2/Agile certifications preferred.