Project Manager (m/f/d)
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About the Role
Halian seeks a Project Manager for end-to-end project delivery in Abu Dhabi. Requires 8-10 years of experience in project management, preferably in banking or regulated environments, with strong skills in risk management, stakeholder communication, and governance.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and manage comprehensive project plans including scope, timelines, resources, and budget
- Track progress against plans and adjust as needed to meet objectives
- 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 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/issue status
- Ensure proper project closure including final deliverables acceptance and 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 strongly preferred
- PMP or PRINCE2 certification preferred
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid)
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities
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Role Purpose
- The Project Manager is responsible for end to end delivery of projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and manage comprehensive project plans including scope, timelines, resources, and budget
- Track progress against plans and adjust as needed
- Maintain and manage RAID logs
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks proactively
- Manage and resolve project issues in a timely manner
- Oversee change management processes
- Act as primary point of contact for project stakeholders
- Provide regular updates through status reports and steering committee presentations
- Coordinate delivery across internal teams and external vendors
- Ensure adherence to organizational project governance frameworks
- Track and report on project progress, budget utilization, and risk/issue status
- Ensure proper project closure including lessons learned
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
- Experience in banking or regulated environments 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
- Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
- Problem solving and decision making skills
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