Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities :
The project manager is expected to be able to manage projects in a professional manner by
performing the following project-based tasks:

• Understand and effectively master the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Manage all phases of assigned IT projects, including initiation, planning, execution,

implementation, and post-implementation activities, leveraging best practice standards and
processes.

• Be accountable for the development and documentation of project plans, work break down

structures, stakeholder analysis, risks and issues logs, communication plans and other documents
as per the best practice in conjunction with project team members and other involved IT and
business teams.

• Apply project management tools to manage all aspects of project progress and create project

status reports highlighting critical issues for management and overall status of the project.

• Have all project documents methodically saved in project repository as perCustomer practice.
• Manage project closure activities including sign-off and ensure that all project deliverables are

completed and handed over according to contractual requirements.

• Collect contract performance data and monitor performance against KPIs, monitor compliance

with Customer's terms and conditions and take appropriate steps to address non-compliance issues.

• Monitor and report on project traction and progress and as necessary, coordinate the development,

discussion, and approval of corrective action and/or contingency plans.

• Foresee potential risks associated with projects scope, time, and cost, and ensure risk response

and mitigation plans are in place, executed and reported.

• Investigate and make recommendations on issues that challenge scope boundaries.
• Plan and implement change management work as project deliverables are rolled out, including

activities such as training, communication, and documentation.

• Obtain management and client agreement with the project plan and timeline and advise of any

obstacles or resource needs that may affect completion of the project as planned.

• Manage internal stakeholders' relations to ensure that project delivery expectations are specified

and met.

• Engage project external stakeholders and communicate project updates, and to comply with

approved regulations and strategies at Dubai Government.

• Ensure project activities and deliverables adhere to internal quality standards.
• Contribute towards the selection of competent vendors in a transparent and a fair manner through

the Organization's official vendor evaluation process.

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of project.
• Pursue agile project management methodologies wherever applicable.
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position when appropriate

Qualifications, Experience and Skills :

Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, or
Computer Engineering, With PMP/Scrum Master Certification; at
least one but both preferred.

Minimum 6 years of experience in Project Management role.

• Excellent project management skills to initiate and direct

technical projects.

• High degree of planning & organizing skills.
• Ability to foresee project risks and take or initiate appropriate

actions.

• Timely escalations of matters related to IT Projects which needs

decision beyond the resource's decision authority.

• Analytical thinking skills with demonstrated talent for

identifying, scrutinizing, improving, and streamlining complex
work processes.

• Computer-literate performer with extensive software

proficiency covering a wide variety of application platforms.

• High level knowledge of IT infrastructure.
• Ability to manage software development projects using agile

project management methodology

• Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys

information verbally and in writing.

• Resourceful team player who excels at building trusting

relationships with customers, colleagues and vendors.

• Innovative problem-solver who can generate workable solutions

and resolve complaints.

• Results-driven achiever with exemplary planning and

organizational skills, along with a high degree of detail
orientation.

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dubai: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)