Project Manager (Abu Dhabi.UAE)

Summary

The IT company Andersen invites a Project Manager to join its team for working with a company from the UAE.

This position requires on-site in the Abu Dhabi office, but we are also open to considering candidates from other countries for relocation.

The customer is a government entity that manages public affairs and oversees various corporate and philanthropic projects. The company is embarking on a transformative digital journey to enhance its operational efficiency and customer experiences.

The project focuses on digital transformation in the UAE to develop and support digital solutions, enhance social services, strengthen public engagement, advance international relations, and optimize administrative processes.

Responsibilities

• Leading the discovery phase to gather requirements, define project scope, and align stakeholder expectations.
• Developing project plans, timelines, and deliverables in collaboration with teams and stakeholders.
• Managing project execution, ensuring tasks are completed on time and within budget.
• Monitoring risks, dependencies, and potential roadblocks.
• Facilitating communication between teams, clients, and senior management.
• Overseeing resource allocation and workload distribution to optimize team performance.
• Ensuring adherence to Agile, Scrum, or other relevant project management methodologies.
• Conducting regular progress reviews, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
• Managing budgets, contracts, and procurement processes as needed.
• Tracking KPIs and ensuring project alignment with business goals.
• Handling change management, adapting project scope and priorities as needed.
• Preparing and presenting status reports, insights, and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Ensuring project documentation, reports, and best practices are maintained for future reference.

Requirements

• Experience as a Project Manager for 3+ years.
• Experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies, such as Scrum, and Kanban.
• Ability of risk management, including identifying, analyzing, and mitigating risks.
• Stakeholder management abilities to engage with clients, executives, and team members.
• Budgeting and resource allocation skills to manage financial and human resources effectively.
• Time management and prioritization skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills to ensure smooth collaboration and resolve disputes.
• Communication and reporting skills with clear, structured, and professional communication.
• Technical understanding, especially a basic grasp of IT, software development, or industry-specific tools.
• Level of English – from Upper-Intermediate and above.

Reasons to join us

• Andersen cooperates with such companies as Siemens, Johnson & Johnson, AstraZeneca, BNP Paribas, Allianz, Ryanair, TUI, Verivox, Media Markt, etc..
• For the past four years, our company has been growing annually by 60–100%, and we constantly involve top-notch specialists in our team.
• Andersen has mentoring and adaptation systems for new employees, and transparent performance review and assessment systems will allow you to determine your development path and plan your growth.
• The most important thing that we value in our employees is a commitment to continuous learning. The company supports them in this and gives them access to the best educational platforms, seminars, and practices. In addition, for over 17 years, Andersen has assembled a huge knowledge base and established a robust resource management institution.
• We have been strengthening our expertise since 2007. During this time, we have formed excellent teams with streamlined processes, where you can learn something new from your colleagues every day and enjoy your work.
• We are a cool young team of like-minded people communicating informally.
• You'll have a stable and competitive salary and an extensive benefits package.
• At Andersen, we have many different ways to grow. You can improve as a specialist or a manager, and all your activities will be decently rewarded.

Join us!