We're working on a large transformation programme Financial Institution in Abu Dhabi.
Role Overview:
We are seeking experienced and technically strong Project Managers to lead and deliver a range of digital and technology transformation projects, including web platforms, procurement systems, and enterprise applications.
The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of hands-on project management experience, with a deep understanding of the entire Project Management Lifecycle (PMLC) from initiation and planning through to execution, governance, vendor management, and post-implementation support.
These are generalist roles, requiring strong delivery leadership, stakeholder engagement, and governance capabilities across both business and technology domains.
Key Responsibilities:
1. End-to-End Project Delivery
- Lead and manage complex technology and digital projects from initiation to go-live.
- Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria.
- Develop detailed project plans and schedules using Microsoft Project, ensuring alignment with business priorities.
- Drive execution against plan, managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risks.
2. Governance & Stakeholder Management
- Prepare and present project updates to Steering Committees and senior stakeholders.
- Manage communications and expectations across business, IT, and vendor teams.
- Establish and maintain governance frameworks and reporting mechanisms to ensure project transparency and control.
3. Vendor & Partner Management
- Manage external technology vendors, ensuring deliverables, SLAs, and quality standards are met.
- Lead procurement processes for digital and technology services where required.
- Negotiate contracts, track vendor performance, and escalate issues proactively.
4. Technical Delivery & Quality
- Work closely with technical leads, solution architects, and business analysts to ensure solution design and delivery
- Oversee system integrations, testing, and go-live readiness.
- Ensure delivery aligns with enterprise architecture and security standards.
5. Risk, Issue & Change Management
- Identify and mitigate risks, manage dependencies, and resolve issues promptly.
- Drive structured change control to manage project scope and avoid scope creep.
- Maintain clear documentation, decision logs, and lessons learned repositories.
Required Skills & Experience:
- 10+ years of experience in technology or digital project management, preferably across web, ERP/procurement,
- Proven ability to manage end-to-end project lifecycles within structured PM frameworks (Agile and/or Waterfall).
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Project for planning and schedule tracking.
- Experience managing Steering Committees, executive stakeholders, and C-level reporting.
- Strong vendor and partner management experience, including contract negotiation and performance oversight.
- Excellent understanding of software delivery processes, system integrations, and digital platforms.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, with confidence presenting to senior audiences.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Business, or related discipline.
- Certification in Project Management (PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile PM).
- Experience with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and enterprise collaboration tools.
- Background in digital transformation or enterprise systems implementation projects.
