Senior Consulting Project Manager

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Oversee and guide the implementation of:

o AI-driven solutions o Custom Web Applications (.NET, modern frameworks)

o SharePoint-based solutions

o Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate) Ensure scalable, secure, and maintainable technical solutions aligned with client needs.

• 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.

• 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.

• Create product roadmaps and transformation strategies for multi-industry customers.
• Identify improvement opportunities and propose innovative digital solutions.

• Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and constraints.
• Maintain RAID logs and drive mitigation strategies early.
• Ensure compliance with regional standards, data policies, and security frameworks.

• Track and manage budgets, margins, KPIs, burn rates, and project financials.
• Optimize resource utilization to maximize value delivery and profitability.

• Maintain strong communication between internal teams, clients, partners, and leadership.
• Present project updates, dashboards, and performance metrics with clarity and precision.

• 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