Description

Project Manager

Location: Dubai, AE

Company: Majid Al Futtaim

Role Purpose:

The Senior Project Manager works within the guidelines set by the Project Management Office (PMO) and serves as the conduit between businesses and technology. The Senior Project Manager oversees all aspects of the Tier 1 & Tier2 Projects assigned and ensures the project is delivered on time, within budget & to the quality standards of MAF Retail group. The role holder also ensures that the PMO toolkit is continuously evolving with the needs of the business.

Role Summary

Responsible for the overall delivery of projects assigned

Lead the end to end implementation and deployment of the solution

Review project delivery compliance to company policy, standards and best practices. Performing monthly health checks of each strategic project.

Responsible for development and communication of the project schedule, milestones, and delivery plans, including design, development, UAT & all applicable sign off requirements.

Responsible for the governance & escalation process in line with the PMO standards.

Participate in technical systems development and evaluation

Provide insights into the PMO strategy that can meet both current needs, but also has the flexibility to scale and adapt to future business requirements

Prepare weekly project status reporting into IT Management dashboards.

Prepare & hold monthly Steering Committee meetings with all stakeholders in line with PMO standards

Apply project management practices and principles Human Capital Responsibilities

Ensure the implementation of the performance management process

Provide mentorship for the purpose of developing a continuous talent pipeline

Identify training needs and coordinate with the HC department to ensure facilitation of training requirements

Oversee the development and implementation of on the job-training

Ensure constant availability of the required competent staff to support the organization in meeting all its responsibilities, plans, and objectives

Provide inputs while developing MAF Retail\'s corporate policies and relevant procedures, and monitor the implementation

Financial Responsibilities

Monitor allocated budget to ensure compliance and take corrective measures when necessary

Provide inputs on the development of annual budget

Review financial reports for accuracy and consistency

Develop necessary measures towards continuous reduction of the operational cost

Definition of Success

• All projects delivered on time, within budget and to the standards of MAF Retail

Qualification, Experience & Skills:

Minimum Qualifications/education

Bachelor\'s degree

Master\'s degree - highly preferred Minimum experience

10 - 15 years of overall IT Project Management experience

Experience of 5+ years in a project delivery role within retail industry

Proven experience in SAP S/4; Supply Chain, Retail and FinTech technologies, processes; are preferred

Skills

Exceptional project management skills

Ability to engage and collaborate with senior leadership on key business initiatives \xe2\x80\xa2 Strong Analytical skills

Exceptional communication and influencing skills

Has several years of experience in leading strategic projects to completion

Certifications preferred: PMP or similar certifications

Should be able to independently lead medium to high complexity engagements

Result oriented and process improvement driven

English (Full professional proficiency - Required) Arabic (Professional efficiency - Advantage)

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