Senior Project Manager/Scrum Master

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Arabic speaking Senior Project Manager / Scrum Master to lead and deliver complex digital transformation initiatives across IT, SDLC, ERP, Low-Code, Networking, and enterprise platforms. This role requires a strong balance between delivery ownership (Project Manager) and Agile execution leadership (Scrum Master), ensuring predictable outcomes, stakeholder alignment, and continuous improvement across programs

Roles & Responsibilities

•             Lead and manage digital projects end-to-end, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and within budget.

•             Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, deliverables, and dependencies.

•             Manage project scope, change requests, risks, and issues proactively throughout the project lifecycle.

•             Engage internal and external stakeholders to define, align, and manage project requirements and objectives.

•             Act as Scrum Master for Agile delivery teams, facilitating sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.

•             Remove delivery impediments and enable high-performing, self-organizing teams.

•             Promote and apply Agile best practices, tailoring frameworks to business and project needs.

•             Drive continuous improvement in delivery velocity, predictability, quality, and team performance.

•             Communicate project status, progress, risks, and dependencies to stakeholders with transparency and clarity.

•             Coordinate and manage cross-functional teams and third-party vendors to ensure successful delivery.

•             Provide leadership and direction to project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.

•             Apply Waterfall and Agile methodologies as appropriate, ensuring adherence to project management best practices.

•             Allocate and manage project resources effectively, ensuring optimal utilization and delivery success.

•             Monitor and control project budgets, ensuring cost efficiency and financial accountability.

•             Implement and oversee quality assurance, governance, and audit mechanisms across the project lifecycle.

•             Conduct regular project reviews to assess performance, identify risks, and drive improvements.

•             Provide technical guidance to teams, ensuring solutions align with project objectives and organizational standards.

•             Maintain complete, accurate, and up-to-date project documentation, including plans, reports, and records.

•             Prepare and present regular project status updates to senior management and key stakeholders.

•             Ensure compliance with PMO standards, Agile practices, and delivery frameworks.

Requirements

Qualification and Education Requirements:

•             Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Business Administration, or related field

•             Master’s degree is a plus

•             Certifications (Highly Desirable): PMP OR PMI-ACP / Scrum Master / Agile certifications

Minimum Experience/Skills Required: 

•             5–10 years of project management experience in IT & Digital Transformation

•             Proven experience delivering projects in the UAE government, semi-government, or enterprise sectors

•             Strong hands-on exposure to both Agile and Waterfall methodologies

•             Technology & Domain Exposure

o            IT & Networking

o            SDLC & Application Development

o            Low-Code Platforms

o            ERP Systems

o            Digital Transformation Programs

o            Hybrid Agile & Waterfall environments

•             Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills

•             Deep understanding of Agile delivery and Scrum practices

•             Excellent planning, risk management, and financial control skills

•             Strong technical understanding of development and networking environments

•             Exceptional communication skills in Arabic and English

•             Analytical, solution-oriented mindset

Accountability:

•             Ensure successful completion of projects on time, within scope, and within budget.

•             Provide guidance and support to the project team, ensuring they meet their objectives.

•             Be accountable for maintaining high standards in project quality, budget management, and risk management.

•             Maintain project documentation and provide transparent reporting to senior management.

•             Ensure stakeholder expectations are consistently met throughout the project lifecycle.

Authority:

•             Authority to allocate and manage project resources effectively to meet deadlines and deliverables.

•             Authority to make decisions on project scope, risks, and change requests in alignment with stakeholders.

•             Authority to lead and direct project teams and ensure efficient project execution. 

•             Authority to manage project budgets and ensure cost efficiency across all stages of the project lifecycle.