Entry Level Scrum Master jobs in United Arab Emirates

Job Description 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.

• 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.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Business Administration, or related field
• Master’s degree is a plus
• Certifications (Highly Desirable): PMP OR PMI-ACP / Scrum Master / Agile certifications

• 5–10 years of project management experience in IT & Digital Transformation
• Proven experience delivering projects in the UAE government, semi-government, or enterprise sectors
• Strong hands-on exposure to both Agile and Waterfall methodologies
• Technology & Domain Exposure o IT & Networking; o SDLC & Application Development; o Low-Code Platforms; o ERP Systems; o Digital Transformation Programs; o Hybrid Agile & Waterfall environments
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Deep understanding of Agile delivery and Scrum practices
• Excellent planning, risk management, and financial control skills
• Strong technical understanding of development and networking environments
• Exceptional communication skills in Arabic and English
• Analytical, solution-oriented mindset

• Ensure successful completion of projects on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Provide guidance and support to the project team, ensuring they meet their objectives.
• Be accountable for maintaining high standards in project quality, budget management, and risk management.
• Maintain project documentation and provide transparent reporting to senior management.
• Ensure stakeholder expectations are consistently met throughout the project lifecycle.

• Authority to allocate and manage project resources effectively to meet deadlines and deliverables.
• Authority to make decisions on project scope, risks, and change requests in alignment with stakeholders.
• Authority to lead and direct project teams and ensure efficient project execution.
• Authority to manage project budgets and ensure cost efficiency across all stages of the project lifecycle.