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:

• –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.