IT Project Manager

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Posted on 05/09/2025tech carrot is a leading global ITservice provider and partner in digital transformation offering cost-effective,customer-centric, and cutting-edge digital solutions to clients worldwide.founded in 2016, tech carrot isheadquartered in Dubai, UAE. Being a people-oriented organization with aphilosophy of "We care" as our core DNA, tech carrot continuallyfocuses on new initiatives and strategies to increase overall employeeexperience by providing a plethora of platforms to drive employee development,overall efficiency, increase overall employee satisfaction. With over 200+technology specialists who are engaged and motivated we are growing at 20% a year-on-year since inception.We offer cutting-edge services across multipleindustries and deliver seamless customer experiences, ensuring high value andrapid growth for our clients. tech carrot has earned wide recognition as areliable partner for organizations across the globe because of its professionalapproach and strong delivery capabilities. The Middle East and Africa arehandled by UAE operations, while APAC is handled by India operations. We havealso expanded in the USA and the Netherlands as well.Job Description Project Governance: • Support Data Capture project execution through the IT Project delivery methodology / frameworkso that the project is delivered with appropriate governance structures in place• Ensure the Project is scoped and initiated in collaboration with Internal Stakeholders and othersupport functions• Coordinate and chair program and/or project steering committee meetings• Set up governance and communications strategies for the project• Ensure communication plans are in place• Monitor compliance with policies and standards.Project Tracking & Monitoring: • Track project and provide project status reports on a regular basis to the Sponsors, Steer Co, ITPMO and Project sponsors• Manage the risk, issue and change resolution process, and work with other leaders to takecorrective action as needed.• Oversee Project resources for the delivery of project on time, within scope and on budget.Project Delivery: • Chair all project-based meetings including Project Kick off’s and regular project team meetings,these include but not limited to daily stand up meetings• Create and maintain Project plan and workstream plans• Work with Business SPOC to ensure Business Requirement Document is in place and obtainappropriate sign off on project documentation• Ensure all documentation is stored appropriately within the central project repository• Work closely with Business SPOCs during UAT• Use waterfall and agile principles (where agreed with PMO) to run the projects, ensuring wellplanned cut overs (where appropriate) and transition to BAU• Ensure regular review of project delivery performance. Contribute to improvement of systems,procedures and standards to improve capabilities, assisting the Leadership team in continualprocess, quality and productivity improvement.• The Project Manager may be required to manage multiple projects at a time dependent on thesize and complexity of the initiative Administration: Updates to Head of IT PMO and IT PMO Analysts SPOC for Delivery Partner/Vendor Close engagement with Project stakeholders and Sponsor(s) Coordination with external and internal entities Ensure the compliance and availability of the team services Requirements Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor of Business or similar tertiary degree (desirable) or related IT degree. Professional certification in Project Management, PMP and/ or Prince 2 preferred Required Experience: Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in IT Project Management Required Job-Specific Knowledge & Skills: The candidate will possess: 8 years of Project and Program Management and delivery experience within the Technologycategory Proficient in Agile and Waterfall methods of project delivery Experience in working effectively as part of a team experiencing organisational and processchange, along with knowledge of organisational change management practices. Advanced level knowledge of project and change management and associated methodologies,techniques, processes and approaches (e.g. Project and Portfolio Management Methodology –PPM), Agile/Scrum) Budget, cost and profitability management skills Experience in using resource management tools Strategic Thinking: ability to juggle multiple goals and deadlines in the context of the big picture Ability to build a strong network and relationships with stakeholders- both internal and external Empathetic customer centric approach Have great problem-solving skills Be able to observe and understand situations, scenarios and problems Ability to work in a multicultural team environment Excellent written and spoken English communication skills are a must Excellent problem solving, troubleshooting and customer service skills Experience in Documentation and version control #J-18808-Ljbffr