Project Manager

Swibit; Muscat; On-site; OMR 18,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Swibit is seeking a Project Manager to lead end‑to‑end technology and consulting engagements in Oman. You will coordinate distributed engineering and consulting teams, manage government and enterprise client relationships, and ensure delivery on time, on budget, and to Swibit’s quality standards.

You will be the on‑the‑ground delivery leader in Oman, liaising with stakeholders, running agile ceremonies, and guiding projects from kickoff to sign‑off.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience managing technology / software delivery projects.
• Experience delivering for government or enterprise clients — GCC preferred.
• Fluency in English; Arabic strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with Oman government project delivery and procurement is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the delivery of 2–3 concurrent projects from initiation to closure.
• Create and maintain project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Run sprint planning, daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Track progress, manage risks, issues, and blockers proactively.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and governance gates.
• Coordinate delivery across distributed teams in Oman, Iraq, Pakistan, UK.
• Manage government and enterprise client relationships and expectations.
• Support pre‑sales with effort estimation and timeline planning.

Skills

Agile methods

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Distributed teams

PM lifecycle

Education

PMP/PRINCE2/Scrum Master certs

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

Job description

Swibit is an AI solutions company operating in the MENA region, the UK, and the US. We specialise in delivering high-end consulting and building scalable digital platforms, AI-powered products, and strategic solutions across sectors such as government, public safety, real estate, logistics, education, and public services.

Our model is global design and local execution — combining international expertise with deep local market understanding to deliver impactful, future-ready solutions aligned with national digital transformation visions.

Swibit is actively expanding in Oman, working on strategic engagements with government and enterprise clients in areas including AI consultancy, digital transformation, and technology modernisation — aligned with Oman Vision 2040.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Project Manager to lead the delivery of Swibit\'s engagements in Oman. You will own the end-to-end execution of technology and consulting projects — from kick-off through to go-live and client acceptance — coordinating distributed engineering teams, managing government and enterprise client relationships, and ensuring Swibit delivers on time, on budget, and to standard.

You will be Swibit\'s on-the-ground delivery leader in Oman — the person clients call when they need a status update, and the person engineering teams rely on to keep priorities clear.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery

Own the delivery of 2–3 concurrent projects from initiation to closure

Create and maintain project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations

Run sprint planning, daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives

Track progress against milestones and proactively manage risks, issues, and blockers

Ensure deliverables meet Swibit\'s quality standards and the Dual Quality Gate process

Manage scope — identify scope creep early, handle change requests formally, and escalate appropriately

Coordinate delivery across distributed teams — Oman (on-site), Iraq (engineering), Pakistan (engineering), UK (consulting)

Client & Stakeholder Management

Serve as the primary point of contact for government and enterprise clients in Oman

Manage client expectations through regular status reports, steering committee meetings, and transparent communication

Facilitate requirements workshops and change request processes alongside Business Analysts

Coordinate UAT (User Acceptance Testing), pilot rollouts, and formal sign-off with clients

Navigate Omani government project governance — approvals, reporting cycles, and compliance requirements

Build and maintain trusted, long-term client relationships

Support the Business Development team during pre-sales — effort estimation, project scoping, and timeline planning

Contribute to proposal development with realistic delivery plans and resource models

Provide input on commercial models, payment milestones, and contractual deliverables

Support contract negotiations with delivery-focused insights

Team Coordination & Process

Coordinate cross-functional teams — Backend, Frontend, AI, Design, QA, Solution Architecture

Work with Tech Leads and Solution Architects to align technical decisions with project timelines

Work with Business Analysts to ensure requirements are clear, prioritised, and traceable

Track team capacity and flag resource conflicts to the Delivery Manager

Contribute to process improvement and delivery standards across the organisation

Produce project health dashboards, risk registers, and executive status reports

Requirements

Based in Oman or willing to relocate to Muscat

5–8 years of experience managing technology / software delivery projects

Proven experience delivering projects for government or enterprise clients — ideally in the GCC

Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) — practical, not just theoretical

Experience managing distributed teams across multiple locations and time zones

Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities

Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills — comfortable in steering committees

Experience with the full project lifecycle — initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, closure

Structured thinker — able to break complex work into actionable delivery plans

Fluency in English (spoken and written); Arabic strongly preferred

Preferred

PMP, PRINCE2, or Scrum Master certification

Experience with Omani government project delivery and procurement processes

Experience in IT consulting, systems integration, or software agency environments

Familiarity with digital transformation, AI/ML, or ERP implementation projects

Experience managing projects aligned with national strategies (Oman Vision 2040 or similar)

Budget management, P&L tracking, and milestone-based payment experience

Familiarity with project management tools (Jira, Confluence, MS Project)

Experience in public safety, transport, healthcare, or financial services sectors

Tools You'll Work With

Area

Tools

Project Management

Jira, Confluence, MS Project

Communication

Slack, Google Meet, Email

Documentation

Confluence, Google Docs

Time & Resource

Reporting

Design Review

Figma (view & comment)

What You'll Gain

Lead the delivery of high-profile government and enterprise projects in Oman

Be Swibit\'s on-the-ground delivery leader in a strategically important market

Work on projects aligned with Oman Vision 2040 and national digital transformation

Collaborate with an international team of engineers, AI specialists, architects, and consultants

Significant ownership and visibility — your work directly shapes client relationships and company reputation

Competitive compensation commensurate with seniority and market