Senior Specialist - Project & Portfolio Management

• Oversee the coordination and execution of technology projects across the division.
• Act as a focal point and escalation contact for business users throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, document, and validate business requirements.
• Provide expert guidance and support to project managers on project management methodologies and tools.
• Enforce adherence to ADGM Technology PMO standards and best practices.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between business units and Technology Services.
• Support portfolio-level reporting and analysis to ensure strategic alignment and value delivery.
• Drive innovation by identifying opportunities to apply AI and emerging technologies to improve project outcomes and operational efficiency.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project management processes and tools.

• Participate in project decisions, technology evaluations, and risk assessments; prioritize competing business demands.
• Set up knowledge transfer opportunities within the team.
• Establish frameworks and standards for the Technology PMO.
• Ensure all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Define project scope and objectives with internal stakeholders, ensuring technical feasibility.
• Ensure resource availability and effective allocation.
• Develop detailed project plans to monitor and track progress. Manage changes to scope, schedule, and costs using appropriate verification techniques.
• Measure performance using project management tools and techniques.
• Escalate issues to management as needed.
• Manage relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Perform risk management to minimize potential project risks.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Meet with stakeholders to clarify project requirements and expectations.
• Track project performance and analyse completion of short- and long-term goals.
• Monitor and adjust project constraints based on financial analysis.
• Maintain transparency by ensuring timely and accurate information sharing with stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain a repository of templates, best practices, and lessons learned.
• Streamline processes to improve team efficiency and quality of delivery.
• Facilitate internal approvals, reviews, and conflict resolution.
• Manage project artifacts and knowledge assets.
• Oversee the complete project lifecycle using the ADGM PMO framework.
• Plan project activities, analyse financials, and ensure cross-departmental alignment.
• Document business requirements and user journeys using best practices.
• Liaise with technical teams to articulate and translate business requirements.
• Promote the adoption of AI tools and data-driven decision-making in project planning and execution.
• Evaluate and pilot innovative solutions that align with strategic goals and enhance project delivery.

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field.
• Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT Project, Product management, with a strong track record of successful project delivery.
• Experience working on Agile projects and familiarity with Agile/Lean methodologies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of both traditional Waterfall and Agile project management approaches.
• Experience in writing PMO templates and frameworks using industry standards and best practices.
• Solid understanding of PMO principles, practices, and governance methods.
• Exposure to AI technologies and innovation management is a plus.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to confidently present to large groups.
• Fluent in business English, both spoken and written.
• Proficiency with project management software tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Smartsheet).
• Ability to write clear, concise, and comprehensive business requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to engage both technical teams (e.g., developers) and business stakeholders to achieve project outcomes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.

Abu Dhabi Global Market