Technical Project Manager

Term: 12 monthsJob Location: UAE, DubaiExperience: 10-12 years of relevant experience
Role:

End to end project management - project planning, documentation, scheduling, finances, tracking, technical handover.
Manage Tech Squad (embedded software development teams) type of implementations at project/program management level in addition to Scrum Masters, who will drive day-to-day sessions (some projects, these roles might be combined under Technical PM).
Manages project costs and ensures that the project stays within budget.
Develops cost estimates and tracks expenditures.
Makes informed decisions to optimize project costs without compromising quality or scope.
Act as liaison between external vendors and team members as required.
Chair and minute weekly project meetings with internal/external stakeholders.
Manage clear channel of communication with internal and external stakeholders in relation to project status.
Ensure completion of projects in an efficient and cost-effective manner in line with deadlines and required structures.
Leading high visibility strategic programs made up of multiple teams/workstreams.
Identify, track, and mitigate risks and issues identified throughout the delivery of initiatives.
Using strong project and organizational knowledge, leadership, and active facilitation to ensure effective team meetings and support high performance teams.
Communicating effectively with team members, senior leaders, and the broader organization.
Languages (Minimum): Fluent Arabic and English.

Experience:

12-15 years of project management experience (ideally with relevant qualifications).
Experience in delivering full tech stack implementations at different technology tiers (channels, middleware, back-end).
Proven knowledge and experience in Agile/Lean and waterfall development methodologies and managing complex projects in financial services.
Demonstrated ability to think strategically when planning, managing teams and processes.
Takes accountability for all project management aspects and works effectively and closely with tech squads.
Skillful use of interpersonal skills and influence to accomplish work and ensure optimal team performance.
Excellent communication and customer service skills, which enable successful collaboration with executive level stakeholders.
Strong experience facilitating project team meetings, cross-functional communication and decision making, and ensuring alignment with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional or horizontally aligned teams.
Possesses in-depth knowledge of hardware, software, networking, and cloud computing concepts.
Stays up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends.
Can effectively evaluate technology selection, implementation, and integration.
Bachelor's degree required.
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