Project Manager

Job Purpose: Job Purpose Plan, manage and successfully deliver projects, in
compliance with the project practices, standards and processes of the Company,
or represent the Department in other large scale business projects within the
Group. Ensure that projects meet the defined business requirements and achieve
the stipulated business benefits within agreed timescales, cost and scope,
leading the project throughout from initiation to closure. Job Outline -
Ensure regular review of project delivery performance. Contribute to
improvement of systems, procedures and standards to improve capabilities,
assisting the senior management team in continual process, quality and
productivity improvement. - Ensure on time, in scope and within budget
delivery of all assigned projects. Initiate and manage projects through all
stages to ensure that their progress, quality and the outputs in key result
areas are consistent with the scope and targets envisaged in the project
charter. Where it becomes necessary, take appropriate corrective actions in
consultation with the department and support functions, concerned. - Ensure on
time, in scope and within budget delivery of all assigned projects to ensure
that - - Projects are scoped and initiated in collaboration with Internal
Stakeholders and other support functions, agreeing project objectives, desired
outcomes, milestones, roles and responsibilities, with the department heads
which are encapsulated with appropriate service levels in agreed project
charters. - Projects are planned professionally and are then reflected in the
Project register/ Planning tool of the department. The plan must be realistic,
maintained and properly resourced. - Project stakeholders are managed properly
for the duration of the project to achieve smooth implementation and quick
realisation of benefits - Delivery is within the approved timeframe and within
agreed cost, driving down costs wherever possible and targeting early
delivery. - Functional solutions meet agreed requirements and customer
expectations, are maintainable and meet documented and agreed criteria. - T
system solutions are adequately planned, designed in line with corporate
standards and tested, covering all risk aspects - Risks and issues are
assessed and mitigation/ management strategies are designed and agreed with
respective stakeholders prior to implementation. - Timely, appropriate and
accurate project information and reporting are provided to the Project Sponsor
and stakeholders and/or steering board members, as well as to other
departments which may be affected by the project outcomes - An implementation
and training concept is developed and organised as required by and agreed with
the relevant Department or Business unit on a network wide basis. - Conflict
or disagreements arising from issues or concerns connected with projects are
managed appropriately to resolve issues and concerns and mitigate risks -
Ongoing system support is designed and implemented with the project 'go live'
phase. - Ensure that business requirements are fully analysed, challenged,
understood and documented so that user requirements and defined solutions meet
those business needs, identifying alternatives and added value wherever
possible. - Initiate and manage projects through all stages to ensure that
their progress, quality and the outputs in key result areas are consistent
with the scope and targets envisaged in the project charter. Where it becomes
necessary, take appropriate corrective actions in consultation with the
department and support functions, concerned. - Manage the motivation,
development, productivity and performance of assigned project team members to
achieve the most effective, productive and cost effective quality solution.
Identify developmental requirements, coaching team members when necessary to
ensure they are equipped to fulfil project deliverables and ensuring that team
performance reviews are completed through the PM Review performance management
tool. - Lead a team of business users, representatives from other departments
of the Emirates Group and 3rd party service providers to deliver larger,
complex Department owned projects or provide dedicated support to other larger
business projects within the Group.
Qualifications & Experience: Experience Finance & Insurance. Management
Accounting: ‎5+ years Qualifications Degree or Honours (‎12+‎3 or equivalent)
Knowledge/skills - Work experience in a PMO or Strategic planning function. -
Demonstrated experience managing large cross-functional projects. - Specific
to Finance PMO With relevant post qualification experience in relevant
business area with project management experience of mid to large size projects
preferred. - Experience in a leading project management function would be
advantageous - In depth knowledge of the functioning of all areas of a large
organisation - Strong analytical and problem solving skills - Excellent
written and verbal communication skills, with powerful ability to persuade and
influence people, and manage stakeholders, internally and externally, at all
levels. - Demonstratable exposure to: a. Project management b. Change
implementation planning and management c. Systems Development Management d.
Project Management tools e. Application support f. Business analysis
Salary & Benefits: Join us in a management role and enjoy an attractive tax-
free salary. On top of our generous travel benefits, including discounted
flights and hotel stays around the world, this managerial role also has an
excellent leave and healthcare package. That's on top of transport benefits,
life insurance and more.