Senior Project Manager
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Description
Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United A\xe2\x80\x9drab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world\'s most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group\xe2\x80\x99s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organisation to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate. By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.
Overview of the role To successfully deliver multiple medium to large projects on time and within budget, ensuring that the project objectives are met. The Senior Project Manager will coordinate with impacted business units and groups to manage change effectively to facilitate the realization of planned business benefits.
What you will do
What equips you for the role
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Overview of the role To successfully deliver multiple medium to large projects on time and within budget, ensuring that the project objectives are met. The Senior Project Manager will coordinate with impacted business units and groups to manage change effectively to facilitate the realization of planned business benefits.
What you will do
- Manage one or more cross functional projects and/or Agile PODs of medium to high complexity while adhering to the EIT agile project management methodology
- Deliver value to the business owner / group through time to market delivery of products and services
- Responsible for preparing and tracking key project milestones and adjusting project plans and resources from inception to service transition
- Identify and manage risks & issues throughout the project lifecycle and drive project closure activities effectively including financials
- Adopt Agile Project Management practices, facilitate Scrum ceremonies and coach the team in agile principles and Scrum process
- Effectively mobilize and manage project resources (manpower, equipment & material) and integrate the team to shared goals and collaboration through the entire project
- Allocate and assign work assignments to resources in conjunction with the Engineering Heads, Identify and manage key stakeholders with different levels of influence on the project
- Manage relationships with System Implementation vendors, optimize engagement and drive the end to end delivery of project outputs
- Facilitate/Support the change management aspects by demonstrating high level of maturity & leadership skills
- Overall project governance and direction, implementing course corrections as needed. Focus on project monitoring & control of schedule, scope and budget, team integration, change and corrective action as needed
- Focal point for the project communications to sponsors, stakeholders and Project steering committee.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (oral & written)
- Ability to deal with different levels of stakeholders within the organization
- Results oriented and structured thinking
- Ability to manage own schedule and adjust priorities and structure time in a fast-paced environment.
What equips you for the role
- Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or other related field.
- Project Management Certification or successful completion of a recognized project management curriculum. Agile (Scrum/Safe) certification.
- 15+ years IT Experience, including 10+ years demonstrated experience in successful delivery of medium to large scale projects in a Project Manager role; experience with projects in multiple technologies and functions including responsibilities over project cost management.
- Must have exposure in successful delivery of Agile projects, exposure to Microsoft Projects Online will be an added advantage.
- Candidate should have a good hands-on experience on project delivery using Waterfall, Agile & Hybrid models.
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Before you click \xe2\x80\x9capply\xe2\x80\x9d: Please read the job description carefully to ensure you can confidently demonstrate why this opportunity is right for you and take the time to put together a well-crafted and personalised CV to further boost your visibility. Our global Talent Acquisition team members are all assigned to specific businesses to ensure that we make the best matches between talent and opportunities. We not only consider the requisite compatibility of skills and behaviours, but also how candidates align with our Values of Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence.
As part of our candidate experience promise, we also want to make ourselves available to you throughout the application process. We make every effort to review and respond to every application.
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1625239
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationDubai, United Arab Emirates
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EducationNot mentioned