Project Manager

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  • Abu Dhabi
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job Code: JPC – 5863
Role Title: Project Manager
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAERole OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver complex technology initiatives across cloud, data, and digital transformation programs. The role is responsible for end-to-end project lifecycle management — from planning and execution to governance, stakeholder engagement, and successful project closure — ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and timelines while aligning with organizational standards and strategic objectives.Key Responsibilities1. Project Planning & Initiation
  • Develop comprehensive project charters, business cases, scope documentation, and implementation roadmaps.
  • Conduct impact assessments, resource planning, and stakeholder mapping.
  • Define project objectives, deliverables, timelines, and success criteria aligned with business goals.
2. Execution & Delivery
  • Drive project execution across cloud, data, and digital teams ensuring clarity on roles, deliverables, and timelines.
  • Utilize tools such as MS Project, PWA, Jira, or equivalent platforms to manage tasks, dependencies, and milestones.
  • Manage vendor relationships including contracts, SLAs, deliverables, and performance tracking.
  • Ensure cross-functional collaboration to maintain delivery momentum.
3. Monitoring & Controlling
  • Maintain detailed RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) logs and implement proactive risk mitigation strategies.
  • Monitor KPIs, budget utilization, resource allocation, and overall project health.
  • Escalate critical risks and blockers in a timely manner.
  • Ensure compliance with IT security policies, enterprise architecture standards, and governance frameworks.
4. Communication & Stakeholder Management
  • Provide regular project updates to leadership teams, steering committees, and key stakeholders.
  • Facilitate workshops, requirement-gathering sessions, and solution design reviews.
  • Support organizational change management through training coordination, communication planning, and adoption strategies.
5. Project Closure
  • Ensure successful completion of deliverables including user acceptance testing (UAT), documentation, and operational handover.
  • Coordinate transition to operations and support teams.
  • Conduct lessons learned sessions and knowledge transfer activities.
Qualifications & Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • 12–15 years of overall experience managing technology projects.
  • Minimum 5+ years leading projects focused on cloud, data, or digital transformation initiatives.
  • Proven experience delivering:
  • Azure or AWS cloud migrations
  • Enterprise data platforms and analytics solutions
  • System integrations
  • Digital platforms and enterprise applications
  • Strong understanding of enterprise architecture, cybersecurity fundamentals, and IT infrastructure environments.
Certifications (Highly Desirable)
  • PMP or PRINCE2 certification
  • Agile / Scrum Master certification
  • Cloud certifications (Microsoft Azure or AWS)

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