Manager Portfolio Delivery - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - The Emirates Group

The Emirates Group

Verified Company

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

1 week ago

Posted by:

Ahmed Al-Mansouri

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Description

Job Purpose:

Responsible for management and successful delivery of a large, complex and strategic business Portfolio of investments aligned to a Business or a large programme of change including IT solutions, complex business change and transformation, multiple executive level stakeholders, systems integration of multiple internal and external solution providers.

Ensures the on time and on budget delivery of assigned large, complex and strategic business IT solutions aimed at realising business value using a range of Scaled Agile, Agile, Hybrid project, systems integration and change management.

Job Outline:

Orchestrate delivery of endtoend business IT solutions across the assigned business portfolio of approved complex business change projects or large programme of work, by integrating and leveraging solution components and delivery capabilities across internal and external specialist solution providers and abstract the complexity from the business. Responsible for the When? in terms of driving ' endtoend plans and dependencies for large projects and programs spanning across multiple portfolios
Orchestrate successful delivery of projects in the assigned portfolio, which are large in size, strategic or highly complex, coordinating with multiple senior business managers, other departments of the Emirates Group and other sections of IT. Manage one or more large and strategic IT external partner or subcontractor (such as Offshore providers or off the shelf system providers), where contract values are high and where their contribution is significant to the scope and success or failure of the initiative(s)
Manage the complexity of stakeholders and business communications, so that the business gets a single owner for endtoend delivery of large initiatives in the assigned IT Business portfolio.
Effectively protect the investment of the Emirates Group on assigned large, complex strategic IT business Portfolio by continuous assessment of major risks and issues and address them to ensure the solutions are delivered within the agreed parameters. Address situational awareness, conflicts and prioritisation issues between stakeholder business units, internal IT departments, and suppliers. Ensure transparancy, raise the level of awareness of major show stopper risks and issues and expertly drive governance towards replanning, recovery or termination of business IT initiatives
Reviews contracts with external vendors prior to sign off to ensure proper protection for the Emirates Group in terms of supplier delivery commitments for large initiatives and the risks inherent to the different type of engagements/delivery models. Provides expertise in negotiating the right terms and ensures involvement of the relevant stakeholder groups
Responsible for financial management and transparency of the assigned business IT Portfolio or programme and ensure all costs incurred are effectively tracked and reported to senior business and IT executives. Collaborate and contribute in the preparation of business cases with the Digital Partner and other Portfolio members.
Responsible for ensuring change control governance for variations to scope, budget and schedule and act as the escalation point for delivery
Assist the Product Portfolio Lead in shaping demand and sizing during 'Define' phase of demand with key responsibility for Delivery considerations in Initiative Brief
Contribute to the improvement of Agile delivery practices and skillset within the Agile Delivery Chapter. Keep up to date on industry standards and research. Be an excellent role model for the Portfolio and Agile delivery chapter, providing feedback and facilitating professional development. Empower teams in Scaled Agile to deliver their work with mínimal assistance

Qualifications & Experience:
Information Technology/Project Management : 10+ Years Degree or Honours (12+3 or equivalent)

Knowledge/skills:

Extensive knowledge of Project and Programme Management practices, usually holding a certification from a recognised professional body (such as SAFe, Project Management Institute).

Role holder will have managed large scale projects and programs with strong dependency management skill, or a large delivery function with large scale people management and leadership experience.

Experience as a strong stakeholder manager, coach/trainer, and a results oriented manager is preferred Professional Skills:
Agile ways of Working, Relationship Management, Project/Program Management, Methods & Tools, Software Development and process improvement, large scale people management, Coaching and Training and large scale vendor management

Leadership Role :

YES

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 insuran