Greetings,

We have an immediate vacancy for a Project Manager with 10+ Years of experience at Synechron, based in Dubai.

Position: Project Manager

Location: Dubai.

About Company:

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 17000+, and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets. For more information on the company, please visit our website or LinkedIn community.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Synechron’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) program, Same Difference, was developed because we believe in a culture of listening, respect, and opportunity.

We each bring unique backgrounds, thoughts, talents, and experiences with us to work every day, and we know that by embracing them, we are creating an even greater Synechron. The best way to build a strong team is to value individual differences. So, it doesn’t matter where you’re from or what you’ve had to do to get here – if you have the skills, enthusiasm, and drive to make your mark, we’ll support you like we support each other. Choose a career with us and let’s pursue innovation, together.

Job Descriptions:

Education:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

Main Tasks:

• Run projects, prepare project plan and provide MIS reports to PMO office
• Liaise with cross functional IT team members
• Manage & mitigate project issues and risks
• Manage project resources and team
• Manage project board and stakeholders
• Ensure availability of resources, meeting of timelines and other project details
• Ensure projects are aligned to and deliver against the Business objectives
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities
• Perform appropriate level of stakeholder management across IT, business units and vendors
• Serve as highest project internal escalation level
• Take appropriate actions if deadlines, quality or budget are significantly at risk
• Build and develop a high performing project team in order to deliver project results as per the business case
• Follow IT processes as required by PMO standards
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, in accordance with defined quality management practices to achieve common objectives
• Ensure maintaining Data confidentiality

Job Knowledge:

• Tools & techniques for IT Project Management
• In Depth knowledge about the various IT resources required for organizational functioning and project delivery

Technical & Professional:

• In depth understanding of end-to-end IT Project Management
• Planning, Cost and budget analysis
• Certifications related to IT Project Management

Managerial & Leadership:

• Team Management
• Time Management
• Leadership
• Coaching & Mentorship

Behaviours:

• Conceptual Thinking, Strategic Orientation, Team Leadership, Analytical Thinking, Innovation, Flexibility, Integrity.

Prior work experience required:

• Minimum 8 years experience as an IT Project Manager preferably with exposure in a Banking/Financial institution.
• An overall experience of more than 14 years.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Finance/ Banking Industry - Preferable
• Demonstrated experience managing technology and business projects
• Experience in delivering Waterfall and Hybrid Methodology projects

Any professional certification required:

• Certified Project Management (PMP/Prince 2)

Tools:

• Microsoft Office suite as well as Visio & Project