Senior Project Manager (Hybrid Work Schedule)

Senior Project Manager

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Model of Work: Hybrid

Are you excited by challenges? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced, international and dynamic environment? Then now is the time to join Quorum Software, a rapidly growing company and industry leader in oil & gas transformation.

Quorum Software is the world's largest provider of digital technology focused solely on business workflows that empower the next evolution of energy. From emerging companies to supermajors, throughout every region of the globe, customers rely on Quorum's proven innovation and unmatched global expertise to streamline business operations and make data-driven decisions that optimize profitability and growth.

Overview

The Project Manager is a key role in the Quorum Middle East Professional Services organization. The successful candidate will transition rapidly and effectively between hands-on project management within individual projects in support of overall global program goals and deliverables, and high-level relationship building and program strategy planning and execution. The ideal candidate will have a proven history of project execution, success implementing business-oriented IT/Software solutions within the Oil and Gas industry, preferably with some experience in Production Operations and/or overall Upstream functions. This position is based in Abu Dhabi.

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, leading, organizing and motivating project teams in the Middle-East Region which is made up of teams supporting clients in the Area. The PM will drive the team to achieve a high level of performance, quality and delivery of projects that provide exceptional business value to our customers. The role requires using agile methods in a fast-paced environment that may cross multiple business divisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage large, complex, enterprise-level projects.
• Manage full Project lifecycle including initial planning, scoping, cost estimation, scheduling, resourcing, technical solution design, monitoring project implementation metrics, action items, and deliverables, performing quality control and validation activities, end user training, and project closure activities.
• Organize and lead project status and working meetings including preparation of progress reports.
• Manage project risks and issues, correct deviations from plans with a focus on delivery planning.
• Manage projects that often consist of multiple agile teams that require integration with other activities and departments across the organization.
• Implement the appropriate people, process and tools to improve team efficiency and effectiveness. Achieve the project goals within designated project constraints.
• Use good judgment and coaching skills to develop a project management approach to drive effective planning and optimize efficiencies of the project team.
• Blend traditional PM principles and practices with an Agile development approach in the right proportions to fit large, complex, mission-critical, enterprise-level projects.
• Assist in team development while holding teams accountable for their commitments, removing roadblocks to their work and leveraging resources.
• Support in managing customer expectations for project deliverables, managing stakeholder communications, and implement an effective system of project governance.

Requirements

• University Degree, preferably B.S. Degree in Engineering discipline or Business Degree.
• A proven track record of successfully implementing software or web development projects using Agile methodologies including 3+ years of experience as a Project Manager.
• Experience overseeing multi-function project teams with members including Developers, Business Analysts, and QA Personnel.
• Understanding of software development life cycle models as well as knowledge of both Agile and traditional project management principles and practices.
• Previous experience with budgeting, execution or program management processes.
• Working knowledge of executing on Change Management initiatives and associated Best Practices.
• Understanding of conceptual modeling, data requirements and data consolidation.
• Experience with business architecture and business process management methodologies.
• Demonstrated technical prowess including solving complex problems, programming skills (SQL, C++/C#, Java, VB and/or other computer programming languages), and familiarity/understanding of systems architecture.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.

Preferred Skills

• MBA, or other advanced management training would be an asset.
• Oil and Gas industry or Software Project Management experience pertaining to familiarity with the upstream asset life cycle, would be considered an asset.
• Prior experience with SCRUM/Agile methodologies with enterprise-level application development projects. PMI-ACP, CSM, or equivalent preferred.
• PMI Project Manager Professional (PMP) Designation, PMI Program Management Professional (PgMP), Prince2 or equivalent is desired.

Additional Details

• Travel: Ability to travel internationally 30-50%. Must have a valid passport.
• Visa Sponsorship: Employment eligibility to work with Quorum Software in the UAE is valued. Company might pursue visa sponsorship for this position at its sole discretion if candidate is outstanding and willing to relocate.

About Quorum Software

Quorum Software connects people and information across the energy value chain. Twenty years ago, we built the first software for gas plant accountants. Since 1998, Quorum has helped thousands of energy workers with business workflows that optimize profitability and growth.

Quorum Diversity Statement: At Quorum, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of belonging. We want to be the place where a diverse pool of talented people join us, stay with us and do their best work.

Quorum Business Solutions and Quorum Software are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a member of the Human Resources Department.