Technology Project Manager

1.      Project Management Expert - Technology Program Manager

1.       Bachelor Degree in Project Management / Business Management / Management Information Systems or any related major

2.       20+ Years of experience.

3.         15+ Years in Project Management Experience working on Corporate and Government organizations in UAE

4.       Strong bilingual (Arabic / English) communication skills and experience in communication with internal and external government and private organizations.

5.       Strong experience in Central Data Platforms

6.       Strong experience in people change management and awareness campaigns.

7.       Strong experience in integration with external entities

8.       Strong presentation skills.

9.       Strong experience in Project Management Methodologies, Policies, Processes and Procedures.

10.   Strong experience in Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) in both waterfall and Agile.

11.   Strong team management and building skills.

12.   Manage the project constrains of Scope, time and Cost.

13.   Work under pressure and deliver under tight deadlines.

15.   Strong Experience in tendering process in UAE federal environment.

16.   Project Management certification like PMP, Scrum, Prince 2, etc.

·         Ensure there is a proper governance established at an execution level to ensure dependencies between various departments at  and the system integrator are identified and managed.

·         Ensure infrastructure for hosting of the Central Data Platform (CDP) is available based on the implementation timeline.

19.   Platform Development and Infrastructure Implementation:

·         Manage ongoing platform enhancements and upgrades to accommodate evolving business requirements.

·         Develop a release plan for implementing changes to the CDP

20.   Stakeholder Engagement and System Integration:

·         Act as the primary point of contact for all stakeholders involved in the CDP, including operations, security and the Ministry of Finance.

·         Coordinate with UAE cyber security council for adherent to any established security standards.

21.   Program Management and Performance Monitoring:

·         Monitor project plans, lead review sessions, update the steering committee on progress, and address issues or roadblocks.

·         Monitor the performance and availability of invoicing services and infrastructure, implementing optimizations as needed.

22.   Compliance, Security, and Vendor Relations:

·         Ensure the platform adheres to relevant invoicing standards, data privacy laws, and cybersecurity protocols.

·         Stay updated on industry trends and regulatory changes to proactively adjust the platform strategy and maintain compliance.

23.   Vendor Relations:

·         Evaluate and manage relationships with software vendors, service providers, and consultants to support platform development, implementation and operations.

·         Negotiate contracts and ensure vendors meet agreed-upon service levels and monitor deliverables.