Senior Digital Project Manager

Monks; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Monks is seeking a Senior Digital Project Manager to lead a flagship digital transformation for a major public sector client in Kuwait, spanning web portals, mobile apps, and an AI solution. You will translate mandates into technical user stories and manage end-to-end delivery across platforms.

The role requires 8+ years in IT/digital transformation, strong governance with Agile and Waterfall, and deep Azure experience.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in IT/digital transformation.
• Proven track record delivering digital initiatives for Public Sector clients in Kuwait or the broader GCC region.
• Deep technical delivery experience spanning enterprise CMS platforms, microservices architecture, RESTful API gateways, and native/hybrid mobile frameworks (React Native, Flutter, iOS/Android).
• Practical experience integrating AI technologies (e.g., LLM agents, conversational AI, NLP-driven search, RPA) into public-facing digital channels.
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Azure cloud topology (including Azure AD/Entra ID) alongside working knowledge of GCC data privacy laws, cybersecurity frameworks, and national e‑KYC standards.
• Working proficiency in Figma for reviewing user flows, prototypes, and design systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or a related field.
• Not a must, but a plus: Master's degree or MBA in IT Management or a related field.
• Formal Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, Prince2, or Agile/Scrum certifications).

Responsibilities

• Lead discovery phases to draft, validate, and secure sign-off on Business, System, and Customer Requirements documents.
• Translate high-level client mandates into precise technical user stories, API integration blueprints, and functional specifications across web, mobile, and AI microservices.
• Partner with enterprise architects on cloud infrastructure (Azure/Azure Government Cloud), ensuring adherence to data sovereignty and zero-trust security.
• Oversee UI/UX workflows in Figma, ensuring wireframes, design systems, and prototypes meet WCAG accessibility standards and client branding guidelines.
• Own project lifecycles end-to-end across portal rebuilds, mobile app rollouts (iOS/Android), and AI model integration (LLM agents, conversational AI, NLP search).
• Run hybrid governance models (Agile for dynamic product development, Waterfall for milestone sign-offs, procurement, and budget compliance) while managing risks, SLAs, and program performance metrics.
• Liaise between senior government stakeholders, steering committees, and internal technical delivery teams to translate complex architecture into clear executive narratives.
• Oversee Performance, Security, VAPT, UAT, and operational readiness phases to ensure seamless handover and client IT team enablement.

Skills

IT/digital transformation experience

Public sector experience

Azure cloud

Figma

API integration

UI/UX design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering / IT

Master's degree or MBA in IT Management (nice to have)

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Azure Government Cloud

Figma

RESTful API gateways

Job description

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About the Role

As a Senior Digital Project Manager, you'll lead a flagship, high-visibility digital transformation program for a major public sector client in Kuwait, directing the multi-platform migration of legacy e-Services into a unified, mobile-first ecosystem spanning enterprise web portals, mobile apps, and an enterprise-grade AI solution. We are looking for someone who is passionate about seeking new opportunities to create impactful work, pairing agency-grade creative, UX, and technology delivery with the rigor and governance that large-scale government digital transformation demands.

Responsibilities

• Lead discovery phases to draft, validate, and secure sign-off on Business, System, and Customer Requirements documents.
• Translate high-level client mandates into precise technical user stories, API integration blueprints, and functional specifications across web, mobile, and AI microservices.
• Partner with enterprise architects on cloud infrastructure (primarily Microsoft Azure / Azure Government Cloud), ensuring adherence to data sovereignty, zero-trust security, and containerised deployment standards.
• Oversee UI/UX workflows in Figma, ensuring wireframes, design systems, and prototypes meet WCAG accessibility standards and client branding guidelines.
• Own project lifecycles end-to-end across portal rebuilds, mobile app rollouts (iOS/Android), and AI model integration (LLM agents, conversational AI, NLP search).
• Run hybrid governance models (Agile for dynamic product development, Waterfall for milestone sign-offs, procurement, and budget compliance) while managing risks, SLAs, and program performance metrics.
• Liaise between senior government stakeholders, steering committees, and internal technical delivery teams to translate complex architecture into clear executive narratives.
• Oversee Performance, Security, VAPT, UAT, and operational readiness phases to ensure seamless handover and client IT team enablement.

About You

The essentials:

• 8+ years of progressive experience in IT/digital transformation, with at least 5 years leading complex, large-scale portal, mobile app, and system integration projects.
• Proven track record delivering digital initiatives for Public Sector clients in Kuwait or the broader GCC region.
• Deep technical delivery experience spanning enterprise CMS platforms, microservices architecture, RESTful API gateways, and native/hybrid mobile frameworks (React Native, Flutter, iOS/Android).
• Practical experience integrating AI technologies (e.g., LLM agents, conversational AI, NLP-driven search, RPA) into public-facing digital channels.
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Azure cloud topology (including Azure AD/Entra ID) alongside working knowledge of GCC data privacy laws, cybersecurity frameworks, and national e‑KYC standards.
• Working proficiency in Figma for reviewing user flows, prototypes, and design systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or a related field.

Not a must, but a plus:

• Master's degree or MBA in IT Management or a related field.
• Formal Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, Prince2, or Agile/Scrum certifications).

At Monks, we believe in fostering an environment where a diversity of perspectives can thrive. We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage qualified applicants, from all backgrounds, who are excited to contribute to our mission.

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About Monks

Monks is the global, digital-first, data-driven, unitary operating brand of S4 Capital plc. With a legacy of innovation and specialized expertise, Monks combines an extraordinary range of global Marketing and Technology Services to redefine how brands interact with the world. Through Monks.Flow, its flagship AI ecosystem for marketing orchestration, Monks transforms marketing into a growth engine, collapsing timelines and connecting brands to culture in real time. By deploying bespoke intelligent agents across disciplines and delivering culturally relevant, high-impact creative and digital solutions, Monks solves key critical business challenges across the entire brand enterprise to help brands sustain long-term impact.

Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave: Global Marketing Services, ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies (2022-25) and remains the only partner feat