Project Manager (m/f/d)
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About the Role
Halian seeks an experienced Project Manager for end-to-end delivery of projects in Abu Dhabi. The role requires managing planning, execution, risk, and stakeholder communication within governance frameworks.
Key Skills for This Role
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage comprehensive project plans including scope, timelines, resource allocation, and budget estimates
- Ensure projects are delivered within agreed scope, time, and cost constraints
- Maintain and manage RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies)
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks proactively
- Act as primary point of contact for project stakeholders and provide regular updates
- Coordinate delivery across internal teams and external vendors
- Ensure adherence to organizational project governance frameworks and PMO standards
- Track and report on project progress, budget utilization, and risk status
- Ensure proper project closure including final deliverables acceptance and financial closure
- Conduct post implementation reviews and document lessons learned
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Engineering or related field
- 8 10 years of experience in project management / program delivery
- Proven experience managing large scale, cross functional projects
- Experience in banking or regulated environments is strongly preferred
- PMP or PRINCE2 certification preferred
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid)
- Experience with project management tools (MS Project, Jira, etc.)
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities
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Role Purpose
- The Project Manager is responsible for the end to end delivery of projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
- The role involves managing project planning, execution, risk, and stakeholder communication while ensuring adherence to governance frameworks and organizational standards.
- The position plays a key role in coordinating cross functional teams and vendors, maintaining strong oversight of project performance, and ensuring structured closure with lessons learned and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and manage comprehensive project plans including scope definition, timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and budget estimates.
- Ensure projects are delivered within agreed scope, time, and cost constraints; track progress and adjust as needed.
- Maintain and manage RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies); identify, assess, and mitigate project risks proactively.
- Manage and resolve project issues in a timely manner; oversee change management processes with proper approvals and documentation.
- Act as primary point of contact for project stakeholders; provide regular updates through status reports and steering committee presentations.
- Ensure clear communication across business stakeholders, technology teams, and external vendors; manage expectations and resolve conflicts.
- Coordinate delivery across internal teams (IT, business, operations) and external vendors; ensure vendor deliverables meet quality and timelines.
- Ensure adherence to organizational project governance frameworks, PMO standards, and methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid).
- Maintain proper documentation and audit trails; ensure projects meet regulatory and compliance requirements (especially in banking environments).
- Track and report on project progress, budget utilization, and risk/issue status; provide dashboard reporting to senior management.
- Ensure proper project closure including final deliverables acceptance and financial closure; conduct post implementation reviews and document lessons learned.
- Identify areas for improvement and contribute to PMO best practices.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Engineering or related field.
- 8–10 years of experience in project management / program delivery.
- Proven experience managing large scale, cross functional projects and technology or transformation initiatives.
- Experience in banking or regulated environments is strongly preferred.
- PMP (Project Management Professional) and PRINCE2 Certification preferred.
Technical & Functional Skills
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) and risk/issue management practices.
- Experience with project management tools (MS Project, Jira, etc.) and budget tracking/resource planning.
- Familiarity with technology and IT project delivery environments.
Soft Skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
- Problem solving and decision making skills.
- Strong organizational and planning abilities.
Key Competencies
- Project Planning & Execution
- Risk & Issue Management (RAID)
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Vendor Coordination
- Governance & Compliance
- Reporting & Performance Management
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Experienced Project Manager with a track record of delivering complex projects successfully.
- Strong ability to manage stakeholders and drive alignment across teams.
- Comfortable operating in structured, governance driven environments (e.g., banking).
- Effective communicator with the ability to present to senior leadership.
- Balanced capability across planning, execution, and risk management.
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