Tech & Digital Project Manager

We're working on a large transformation programme Financial Institution in Abu Dhabi. Role Overview: We are seeking experienced and technically strong Project Managers to lead and deliver a range of digital and technology transformation projects, including web platforms, procurement systems, and enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of hands-on project management experience, with a deep understanding of the entire Project Management Lifecycle (PMLC) — from initiation and planning through to execution, governance, vendor management, and post-implementation support. These are generalist roles, requiring strong delivery leadership, stakeholder engagement, and governance capabilities across both business and technology domains. Key Responsibilities: 1. End-to-End Project Delivery • Lead and manage complex technology and digital projects from initiation to go-live. • Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria. • Develop detailed project plans and schedules using Microsoft Project, ensuring alignment with business priorities. • Drive execution against plan, managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risks. 2. Governance & Stakeholder Management • Prepare and present project updates to Steering Committees and senior stakeholders. • Manage communications and expectations across business, IT, and vendor teams. • Establish and maintain governance frameworks and reporting mechanisms to ensure project transparency and control. 3. Vendor & Partner Management • Manage external technology vendors, ensuring deliverables, SLAs, and quality standards are met. • Lead procurement processes for digital and technology services where required. • Negotiate contracts, track vendor performance, and escalate issues proactively. 4. Technical Delivery & Quality • Work closely with technical leads, solution architects, and business analysts to ensure solution design and delivery • Oversee system integrations, testing, and go-live readiness. • Ensure delivery aligns with enterprise architecture and security standards. 5. Risk, Issue & Change Management • Identify and mitigate risks, manage dependencies, and resolve issues promptly. • Drive structured change control to manage project scope and avoid scope creep. • Maintain clear documentation, decision logs, and lessons learned repositories. Required Skills & Experience: • 10+ years of experience in technology or digital project management, preferably across web, ERP/procurement, • Proven ability to manage end-to-end project lifecycles within structured PM frameworks (Agile and/or Waterfall). • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Project for planning and schedule tracking. • Experience managing Steering Committees, executive stakeholders, and C-level reporting. • Strong vendor and partner management experience, including contract negotiation and performance oversight. • Excellent understanding of software delivery processes, system integrations, and digital platforms. • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, with confidence presenting to senior audiences. Desirable Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Business, or related discipline. • Certification in Project Management (PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile PM). • Experience with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and enterprise collaboration tools. • Background in digital transformation or enterprise systems implementation projects. Show more Show less

Required Skills & Experience: 10+ years of experience in technology or digital project management, preferably across web, ERP/procurement. Proven ability to manage end-to-end project lifecycles within structured PM frameworks (Agile and/or Waterfall). Strong proficiency in Microsoft Project for planning and schedule tracking. Experience managing Steering Committees, executive stakeholders, and C-level reporting. Strong vendor and partner management experience, including contract negotiation and performance oversight. Excellent understanding of software delivery processes, system integrations, and digital platforms. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, with confidence presenting to senior audiences.

Key Responsibilities: 1. End-to-End Project Delivery: Lead and manage complex technology and digital projects from initiation to go-live. Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria. Develop detailed project plans and schedules using Microsoft Project, ensuring alignment with business priorities. Drive execution against plan, managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risks. 2. Governance & Stakeholder Management: Prepare and present project updates to Steering Committees and senior stakeholders. Manage communications and expectations across business, IT, and vendor teams. Establish and maintain governance frameworks and reporting mechanisms to ensure project transparency and control. 3. Vendor & Partner Management: Manage external technology vendors, ensuring deliverables, SLAs, and quality standards are met. Lead procurement processes for digital and technology services where required. Negotiate contracts, track vendor performance, and escalate issues proactively. 4. Technical Delivery & Quality: Work closely with technical leads, solution architects, and business analysts to ensure solution design and delivery. Oversee system integrations, testing, and go-live readiness. Ensure delivery aligns with enterprise architecture and security standards. 5. Risk, Issue & Change Management: Identify and mitigate risks, manage dependencies, and resolve issues promptly. Drive structured change control to manage project scope and avoid scope creep. Maintain clear documentation, decision logs, and lessons learned repositories.