We are looking for an IT Project Manager to support the delivery of technology projects for our client, a large semi-governmental organization in Dubai. This role requires a hands-on project management professional who can support the Delivery Manager across multiple initiatives while independently managing smaller projects.
This is an initial 12-month contract role within the organization and reports to the Delivery Manager in the Technology department.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Delivery Manager in planning, executing, and monitoring technology projects.
- Independently manage smaller projects from initiation to closure, ensuring delivery within scope, timeline, budget, and quality requirements.
- Maintain project plans, RAID logs, status reports, and other project documentation.
- Coordinate activities across business teams, technology teams, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery.
- Prepare project dashboards, executive reports, and governance updates.
- Support PMO governance activities, including steering committee preparation, project reviews, and action tracking.
- Assist in establishing and enhancing PMO processes, reporting frameworks, and governance standards.
- Monitor project risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests, escalating where required.
- Facilitate stakeholder meetings and ensure adherence to project methodologies and organizational policies.
- Support UAT, deployment planning, vendor coordination, and lessons learned activities.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
- 4–6 years of experience in IT project management, PMO, or project coordination roles within enterprise environments.
- Experience supporting large technology programmes while independently delivering smaller projects.
- Knowledge of PMO governance, project reporting, dashboarding, and executive status reporting.
- Understanding of Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery methodologies.
- Experience managing project artefacts including project plans, RAID logs, status reports, and action trackers.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Hands-on experience with tools such as MS Project, Jira, Azure DevOps, Power BI, or similar platforms.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Exposure to PMO setup, governance frameworks, or continuous improvement initiatives is advantageous.
- Experience delivering enterprise applications, digital transformation, or technology-enabled business projects is preferred.
- CAPM, PMP, PRINCE2, Scrum, or equivalent certification is desirable.
- Experience within government, semi-government, real estate, or large enterprise organizations would be advantageous.
Availability: Preference will be given to candidates available immediately or a maximum of 30 days after accepting the offer.
We are looking for a candidate who will be able to work in United Arab Emirates. Please apply with your resume and remember to provide us with your contact details.
We will review your job application within 7 working days. Should your profile fit the requirements of the role, a consultant from Edari will be in touch with you to discuss the role in more detail and potential next steps.
