Job Title:Project ManagerLocation: Dubai, AEEmployment Type:Contract We are seeking a skilled Dental Management System Project Manager to oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of a comprehensive Dental Management System (DMS). This role will manage the end-to-end process, from requirements gathering to deployment, ensuring that the system meets the needs of dental practices and enhances operational efficiency. The Project Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams, including software developers, the business anaylst, dental professionals, and vendors, to ensure that the DMS is delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.Key Responsibilities:Project Management & Planning: - Project Scope & Planning: Define and document project goals, scope, deliverables, timelines, and budgets for the Dental Management System project. - Stakeholder Communication: Act as the primary point of contact between stakeholders (e.g., dental practices, IT team, external vendors) to ensure effective communication and alignment of project objectives. - Risk Management: Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies. Regularly assess and update risk management plans throughout the project lifecycle. - Timeline & Resource Management: Develop detailed project plans, including schedules, resources, and milestones. Ensure timely delivery of tasks and manage resources to avoid bottlenecks. - Budget Oversight: Monitor and control project budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness while maintaining project quality and scope. - Documentation & Reporting: Maintain clear and comprehensive project documentation (including project plans, timelines, and status reports) and provide regular updates to senior management and stakeholders.System Implementation & Customization: Software Customization: Ensure that the DMS is tailored to meet the specific needs of dental practices, including features like patient management, appointment scheduling, billing and invoicing, treatment tracking, and reporting - you will overlook the development timeline System Integration: Oversee the integration of the DMS with existing systems such as electronic health records (EHR), payment gateways, and practice management tools. Testing & Quality Assurance: Coordinate user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure the DMS meets all functional and performance requirements before deployment.Team Leadership & Collaboration: -Team Coordination: Lead and manage a cross-functional project team, including software developers, QA testers, implementation specialists, and support staff. - Training & Support: Coordinate training for end-users (dental practitioners, office staff, and administrators) to ensure they are proficient in using the Dental Management System.Post-Implementation Support - Deployment & Rollout: Oversee the final deployment of the system, ensuring that it\'s properly implemented across all locations with minimal disruption to daily operations. - Ongoing Support & Optimization: Ensure the post-launch support is in place, including monitoring system performance, addressing issues, and providing ongoing updates and improvements based on user feedback. - Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for system optimization, gather feedback from end-users, and implement changes to improve the overall functionality and user experience of the Dental Management System.Compliance & Regulatory Oversight: - Data Privacy Compliance: Ensure the system complies with relevant data protection regulations, including patient confidentiality and HIPAA (or local regulations), ensuring that sensitive information is securely stored and transmitted. - Industry Standards: Ensure the system aligns with best practices and industry standards in dental practice management, including scheduling, billing, and reporting functionalities.Qualifications & Requirements:Education: - Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, Healthcare Management, or a related field. - Certification: Project Management Professional (PMP), Agile Scrum Master, or other relevant certifications are a plus.Experience: - Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, with at least 2-3 years in healthcare software or dental technology projects. - Proven experience in managing software development projects from conception to deployment, particularly in healthcare management or dental management systems. - Experience in managing cross-functional teams including developers, business analysts, quality assurance testers, and business stakeholders. - Familiarity with Dental Management Software or Practice Management Systems (PMS) is highly desirable.Skills: - Project Management: Strong experience in managing complex projects using methodologies like Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall. - Stakeholder Management: Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including dental professionals and executive leadership. - Problem Solving & Critical Thinking: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate and resolve project challenges. - Time Management & Multitasking: Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks in a fast-paced environment, ensuring deadlines are met. - Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with software development life cycles (SDLC), integration processes, and system deployment. - Software Tools: Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, MS Project) and collaboration tools (e.g., Slack, Teams, Zoom).Personal Attributes: - Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and manage teams effectively. - Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Customer-focused with a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions and ensuring user satisfaction.Preferred Qualifications: - Experience managing SaaS (Software as a Service) or cloud-based/server based software projects. - Experience with DevOps practices and tools. - Knowledge of business and technology trends in the software industry #LI-AA4