Senior Consulting Project Manager

About the Role: Senior AI Project Manager Location: UAE (On – Site) Experience - 8+ years (Minimum) in Project Management within UAE & GCC markets Arabic proficiency is mandatory for this role. We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead and deliver enterprise-level digital transformation initiatives across UAE and GCC clients. This role requires a strong mix of project delivery, product thinking, technical understanding, and excellent client-facing leadership. The ideal candidate is UAE-based, has led end-to-end delivery for complex tech programs, and has hands-on experience managing AI-driven solutions and custom application development. Key Responsibilities 1. End-to-End Project Leadership • Lead, manage, and deliver enterprise digital transformation projects from inception to go-live. • Own delivery across scope, schedule, cost, quality, and client expectations. • Build and maintain detailed project plans, charters, and execution strategies. 2 Product & Project Management Excellence • Drive the entire lifecycle: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, closure. • Define scope, sprint plans, release plans, WBS, timelines, and resource allocation. • Apply Agile methodologies to ensure predictable and timely project delivery. 3 3. Technical Leadership • Oversee and guide the implementation of: o AI-driven solutions o Custom Web Applications (.NET, modern frameworks) o Mobile App Development o SharePoint-based solutions o Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate) Ensure scalable, secure, and maintainable technical solutions aligned with client needs. 4. Client-Focused Solution Delivery • Work closely with clients to translate their requirements into actionable technical solutions. • Customize low-code/no-code and custom-built applications to deliver measurable business outcomes. • Maintain strong stakeholder communication across C-level, business teams, and technical units. 5. Cross-Functional Team Leadership • Collaborate with architects, tech leads, developers, QA, and DevOps to ensure aligned execution. • Facilitate Agile ceremonies, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and roadmap sessions. • Remove blockers and ensure high-performance team culture. 6. Strategic Planning & Roadmaps • Create product roadmaps and transformation strategies for multi-industry customers. • Identify improvement opportunities and propose innovative digital solutions. 7. Risk Management & Governance • Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and constraints. • Maintain RAID logs and drive mitigation strategies early. • Ensure compliance with regional standards, data policies, and security frameworks. 8. Profitability & Performance Management • Track and manage budgets, margins, KPIs, burn rates, and project financials. • Optimize resource utilization to maximize value delivery and profitability. 9. Collaboration & Communication • Maintain strong communication between internal teams, clients, partners, and leadership. • Present project updates, dashboards, and performance metrics with clarity and precision. Preferred Qualifications • PMP, PRINCE2, CSM, or SAFe certifications • Experience working with government entities in UAE or GCC • Understanding of Arabic/English stakeholder environments • Experience delivering multi-year transformation programs Show more Show less

8+ years of project management experience within UAE & GCC markets. Arabic proficiency is mandatory.