Technical Project Manager

• Term: 12 months
• Job Location: UAE, Dubai
• Experience: 10-12 years of relevant experience

Role:

• End to end project management - project planning, documentation, scheduling, finances, tracking, technical handover.
• Manage Tech Squad (embedded software development teams) type of implementations at project/program management level in addition to Scrum Masters, who will drive day-to-day sessions (some projects, these roles might be combined under Technical PM).
• Manages project costs and ensures that the project stays within budget.
• Develops cost estimates and tracks expenditures.
• Makes informed decisions to optimize project costs without compromising quality or scope.
• Act as liaison between external vendors and team members as required.
• Chair and minute weekly project meetings with internal/external stakeholders.
• Manage clear channel of communication with internal and external stakeholders in relation to project status.
• Ensure completion of projects in an efficient and cost-effective manner in line with deadlines and required structures.
• Leading high visibility strategic programs made up of multiple teams/workstreams.
• Identify, track, and mitigate risks and issues identified throughout the delivery of initiatives.
• Using strong project and organizational knowledge, leadership, and active facilitation to ensure effective team meetings and support high performance teams.
• Communicating effectively with team members, senior leaders, and the broader organization.
• Languages (Minimum): Fluent Arabic and English.

Experience:

• 12-15 years of project management experience (ideally with relevant qualifications).
• Experience in delivering full tech stack implementations at different technology tiers (channels, middleware, back-end).
• Proven knowledge and experience in Agile/Lean and waterfall development methodologies and managing complex projects in financial services.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically when planning, managing teams and processes.
• Takes accountability for all project management aspects and works effectively and closely with tech squads.
• Skillful use of interpersonal skills and influence to accomplish work and ensure optimal team performance.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, which enable successful collaboration with executive level stakeholders.
• Strong experience facilitating project team meetings, cross-functional communication and decision making, and ensuring alignment with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional or horizontally aligned teams.
• Possesses in-depth knowledge of hardware, software, networking, and cloud computing concepts.
• Stays up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Can effectively evaluate technology selection, implementation, and integration.
• Bachelor's degree required.