Operations Project Manager

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Project Operations Manager to oversee the operational coordination of active projects and ensure smooth alignment between project teams and the finance department. This role requires a strong sense of ownership, responsibility, and follow-through, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate reporting, and support financial and operational discipline across projects. The ideal candidate has experience in project coordination, operations management, and finance-related processes, and is capable of driving execution while keeping stakeholders aligned. Key Responsibilities • Oversee the day-to-day operational coordination of active projects • Track project progress, timelines, deliverables, and operational requirements • Coordinate closely with internal teams to ensure projects are running according to plan • Act as the main point of coordination between project teams and the finance department • Monitor project budgets, spending, invoicing, payment status, and cost-related updates • Support budgeting, forecasting, financial tracking, and project reporting • Ensure all project data, records, and documentation are accurate and up to date • Identify operational or financial risks and escalate issues in a timely manner • Follow up with stakeholders to ensure accountability and completion of action items • Improve workflows, reporting structures, and coordination processes across projects • Prepare regular project and financial status reports for management • Maintain strong control over project organization, priorities, and cross-functional communication Requirements Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Operations Management, Project Management, or a related field • Proven experience in project coordination, operations, or project management • Strong understanding of finance processes, budgeting, cost tracking, and reporting • Excellent organizational and multitasking skills • Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail • Ability to coordinate across departments and manage multiple active projects at once • Strong communication and follow-up skills • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and project tracking/reporting tools • Problem-solving mindset with the ability to anticipate issues and act proactively • Successfully delivering IT projects within the UAE market • Working directly with the public sector Preferred Qualifications • Experience working closely with finance teams on project-related budgets and reporting • Knowledge of project management tools and ERP systems • Experience in operational process improvement • PMP or other project management certification is a plus Key Skills • Project coordination • Operations management • Budget tracking • Financial reporting • Cross-functional coordination • Organization and planning • Ownership and accountability • Communication and stakeholder management • Problem solving • Attention to detail Benefits • Paid Time Off • Work From Home • Training & Development • Performance Bonus Show more Show less