Project Manager (12-month contract)

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one
of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses
headquartered in Dubai, United A"rab Emirates. Structured into five operating
divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare;
employing more than ‎35,000 employees across more than ‎20 countries in the
Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over ‎200 of the
world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group's
entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organisation to
continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers
within the societies in which we operate.
By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity;
Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our
customers each and every day.

Overview of the role
To successfully deliver EIT assigned project(s) on time and within budget,
ensuring that the project objectives are met while adhering to the EIT PMO
standard methodology/Agile Methodology. Includes the coordination with
impacted business units, groups to manage change effectively to facilitate the
realization of planned business benefits.

What you will do
Project Management
* Manage one or more cross functional agile projects/PODs of medium to high complexity while ensuring compliance to the EIT agile project management methodology, processes & tools ensuring business value delivery
* Ensure delivery of projects on time, within budget, adhere to high quality standards and meet customer expectation
* Responsible for preparing and tracking key project milestones and adjusting project plans and/or resources to meet the needs of customers ensuring successful delivery from inception to service transition
* Manage vendor / implementation partner's team members to successfully deliver projects
* Maintain risks & issues log and follow-up on closure actions
* Drive project closure activities effectively including financials
* Adopt Agile Project Management practices, facilitate Scrum ceremonies and coach the team in agile principles and Scrum process
Leadership & Resource Management
* Effectively mobilize and coordinate project resources (manpower, equipment & material) and lead the team towards successful delivery of the project
* Allocate and assign project work assignments to resources in conjunction with the Delivery Head
* Manage relationships with key implementation vendors on projects; optimize engagement and drive execution through governance and the team
* Work on continuous improvements within the team with a focus on improving velocity sprint after sprint, resolve blockers for the team and motivate team to work together in the most efficient manner
* Facilitate/Support the change management aspects by demonstrating high level of maturity, leadership skills & sense of business expectations
Governance & Communication
* Overall project governance and direction, implementing course corrections as needed. Duties shall focus on project monitoring, control, team integration, change integration, and corrective action as needed.
* Focal point for the program communications to sponsors, stakeholders and Program steering committee
* Ensure timely & relevant communication with all functional areas that impact scope, budget, risk, and resources of the work effort being managed
* Ensure compliance with EIT agile PM methodology, IT Policies, Security Standards.
* Adhere to regular weekly status reports communication
* Ensure to steer the team meetings & provide required coaching & guidance to the team members

Required skills to be successful
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (oral & written) and ability to deal with different levels of people within the organization, Expertise in Microsoft packages, including Project, Powerpoint, Word and Excel. Exposure to Projects Online will be an added advantage.

What equips you for the role
* Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or other related field; Project Management Certification or successful completion of a recognized project management curriculum, Agile framework exposure & relevant Agile project delivery experience is required
* ‎10+ years IT Experience, including ‎5+ years demonstrated experience in successful delivery of medium to large scale projects; experience with projects in multiple technologies and functions.
* Must have Agile certification & experience in successful delivery of Agile projects.
* Candidate should have a good hands-on experience on project delivery using Waterfall, Agil & Hybrid model as necessary.

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