Project Manager - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Majid al Futtaim Properties

Majid al Futtaim Properties

Verified Company

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

1 week ago

Posted by:

Ahmed Al-Mansouri

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Description

**Role Purpose: - The Senior Project Manager works within the guidelines set by the Project Management Office (PMO) and serves as the conduit between businesses and technology. The Senior Project Manager oversees all aspects of the Tier 1 & Tier2 Projects assigned and ensures the project is delivered on time, within budget & to the quality standards of MAF Retail group. The role holder also ensures that the PMO toolkit is continuously evolving with the needs of the business.
Role Summary

Responsible for the overall delivery of projects assigned
Lead the end to end implementation and deployment of the solution
Review project delivery compliance to company policy, standards and best practices. Performing monthly health checks of each strategic project.
Responsible for development and communication of the project schedule, milestones, and delivery plans, including design, development, UAT & all applicable sign off requirements.
Responsible for the governance & escalation process in line with the PMO standards.
Participate in technical systems development and evaluation
Provide insights into the PMO strategy that can meet both current needs, but also has the flexibility to scale and adapt to future business requirements
Prepare weekly project status reporting into IT Management dashboards.
Prepare & hold monthly Steering Committee meetings with all stakeholders in line with PMO standards
Ensure the implementation of the performance management process
Provide mentorship for the purpose of developing a continuous talent pipeline
Identify training needs and coordinate with the HC department to ensure facilitation of training requirements
Oversee the development and implementation of on the jobtraining
Ensure constant availability of the required competent staff to support the organization in meeting all its responsibilities, plans, and objectives
Provide inputs while developing MAF Retail's corporate policies and relevant procedures, and monitor the implementation

Financial Responsibilities
***- Monitor allocated budget to ensure compliance and take corrective measures when necessary

Provide inputs on the development of annual budget
Review financial reports for accuracy and consistency
Develop necessary measures towards continuous reduction of the operational cost

Definition of Success

All projects delivered on time, within budget and to the standards of MAF Retail

**Qualification, Experience & Skills:
Minimum Qualifications/education
***- Bachelor's degree

Master's degree highly preferred
Minimum experience*:

years of overall IT Project Management experience

Experience of 5+ years in a project delivery role within retail industry
Proven experience in SAP S/4; Supply Chain, Retail and FinTech technologies, processes; are preferred

Skills
***- Exceptional project management skills

Ability to engage and collaborate with senior leadership on key business initiatives
Strong Analytical skills
Exceptional communication and influencing skills
Has several years of experience in leading strategic projects to completion
Certifications preferred: PMP or similar certifications
Should be able to independently lead medium to high complexity engagements
Result oriented and process improvement driven
English (Full professional proficiency
Required) Arabic (Professional efficiency
Advantage)