Senior Project Manager – International Digital Transformation Programs

Job Title: Project Manager – International Digital Transformation Programs Location: Abu Dhabi - Onsite About the Company We are a dynamic and fast-growing AI & IT company specialising in cutting-edge technology solutions for businesses of all sizes. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a highly skilled, detail-oriented, and motivated Project Manager – International Digital Transformation Programs to join our team. About the Role We are seeking a high-authority, highly disciplined Project Manager with a proven technical background, PMP certification, and a documented history of delivering programs valued above USD 20 million across multiple countries. This individual must demonstrate: • Strong executive presence and world-class presentation skills • Verifiable leadership of large, complex digital transformation programs • Ability to manage aggressive delivery timelines in politically sensitive environments • Technical depth across software, cloud, cybersecurity, integration, and infrastructure • The ability to operate confidently in multilingual international settings (Arabic, English, French) This is a command-and-control leadership role requiring someone who can enforce discipline, communicate confidently with ministers and CEOs, and maintain full ownership of delivery outcomes. Key Responsibilities 1. Project Governance & Execution (Strict, Zero-Slippage Approach) • Lead multimillion-dollar programs (>USD 20M) from initiation to closure. • Develop and enforce full PMPs: scope, WBS, budget, schedule, risk, quality, procurement, communications, and change management. • Maintain strict control of baselines with non-negotiable adherence to contractual and PMO standards. • Maintain RAID logs, SOW compliance matrices, weekly executive dashboards, and audit-ready documentation. 2. Technical Oversight & Engineering Leadership • Validate technical designs (architecture, data flow, cyber controls, DR, API integrations, cloud infrastructure) with authority. • Translate business requirements into highly detailed technical workstreams. • Lead design reviews, UAT cycles, go-live readiness, and final acceptance processes. • Challenge technical assumptions and enforce high-quality engineering output. 3. Leadership of Large, Multinational Teams • Manage and control teams of 20–100+ across engineering, cloud, QA, DevOps, operations, and vendors. • Set strict KPIs, enforce accountability frameworks, and maintain detailed performance tracking. • Lead multicultural delivery environments across GCC, Africa, Asia, and Europe. • Demonstrated ability to turn around failing projects, stabilize delivery, and impose structure. 4. Executive-Level Presentation & Stakeholder Management Critical Requirements The candidate must have proven experience presenting to: • Ministers, Director-Generals, Undersecretaries • Aviation and border security authorities • Executive steering committees and boards • International partners and regulatory bodies They must demonstrate: • Creation of high-quality slide decks, dashboards, and summary reports • Clear articulation of risks, architecture, timelines, and financial impacts • Ability to present complex technical information in a structured, authoritative manner • Confidence and clarity under pressure, during escalations, and during crisis scenarios • Past presentation samples or records may be requested. 5. Vendor, Contract & Compliance Oversight • Manage multiple vendors and subcontractors, enforcing KPIs, SLAs, penalties, and delivery obligations. • Ensure compliance with ISO, NIST, ICAO, GDPR/PDPL, cybersecurity, and government requirements. • Lead formal acceptance cycles, readiness reviews, and contract closure documentation. Required Background & Qualifications (Strict Requirements) 1. Certifications & Delivery Methodology Expertise • Mandatory PMP certification • PgMP, PMI-ACP, Prince2 Practitioner preferred • Evidence of applying PMI methodology in large, complex digital programs 2. Mandatory Technical Background Candidate must have held a previous hands-on technical role, such as: • Software Engineer / Technical Lead • Systems / Cloud / Infrastructure Engineer • Solutions Architect • Network or Security Engineer Must demonstrate real experience (not theoretical) in: • Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Private Cloud) • Microservices, APIs, integrations, enterprise data flows • DevOps and CI/CD pipelines • Cybersecurity, encryption, PKI, IAM • DR/BCP, HA architectures, NOC/SOC operations The above will be validated during interviews. 3. Proven Leadership & Delivery Track Record (With Evidence) Candidate must show documented proof of: • Leading at least two programs valued above USD 20M • Delivering large government systems, national digital platforms, border/aviation systems, or national registries • Managing multi-country implementations and multicultural teams • Completing complex projects under aggressive schedules and political oversight • Prior experience recovering a delayed or failing project • Strong record of hitting deadlines, budgets, and KPI targets Evidence may include: • Approved PMO reports • Contract references • Steering committee presentations • Letters of recommendation • Delivery summaries 4. Multilingual Communication (Highly Preferred) Because this role spans multiple international clients, we strongly prefer candidates with effective communication in: ✓ English – Mandatory • For executive communication, reporting, contract management, and presentations. ✓ Arabic – Strong Advantage • Ability to manage GCC ministries, immigration/border authorities, and government stakeholders. • Clear reading and writing for formal letters, documentation, and risk/issue reports. ✓ French – Strong Advantage • For managing large-scale African government programs (Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, West/Central Africa, etc.). • Ability to present and negotiate in French-speaking environments. Candidates who speak all three languages will be prioritised. 5. Presentation, Communication & Leadership Style Must demonstrate • Exceptional public speaking and presentation capability • Ability to simplify complex technical topics for senior leadership • Firm, decisive leadership with the

Mandatory PMP certification; PgMP, PMI-ACP, Prince2 Practitioner preferred; Evidence of applying PMI methodology in large, complex digital programs. Previous hands-on technical role (Software Engineer / Technical Lead / Systems / Cloud / Infrastructure Engineer / Solutions Architect / Network or Security Engineer) with real experience in cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Private Cloud), microservices, APIs, integrations, enterprise data flows, DevOps and CI/CD pipelines, cybersecurity, encryption, PKI, IAM, DR/BCP, HA architectures, NOC/SOC operations. Proven leadership delivering at least two programs valued above USD 20M; experience delivering large government systems, national digital platforms, border/aviation systems, or national registries; multi-country implementations and multicultural teams; ability to recover delayed or failing projects; strong record of meeting deadlines and budgets.

Lead multimillion-dollar programs (>USD 20M) from initiation to closure; develop and enforce full PMPs covering scope, WBS, budget, schedule, risk, quality, procurement, communications, and change management; maintain baselines and PMO-compliant documentation; provide technical oversight including architecture validation, data flows, cyber controls, DR, API integrations, and cloud infrastructure; translate business requirements into detailed technical workstreams; lead design reviews, UAT, go-live readiness, and final acceptance; manage teams of 20–100+ across engineering, cloud, QA, DevOps, operations, and vendors; set KPIs, enforce accountability, lead multicultural delivery across GCC, Africa, Asia, Europe; present to ministers, directors, regulators, boards with high-quality slide decks and dashboards; manage vendors and contracts, enforce KPIs/SLAs/penalties, ensure ISO/NIST/GDPR/PDPL compliance, conduct formal acceptance cycles and readiness reviews.