SSC HR Solutions
Senior Project Manager/Scrum Master
SSC HR SolutionsUnited Arab Emirates22 hours ago
Full-timeRemote FriendlyOther
Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Arabic speaking Senior Project Manager / Scrum Master to lead and deliver complex digital transformation initiatives across IT, SDLC, ERP, Low-Code, Networking, and enterprise platforms. This role requires a strong balance between delivery ownership (Project Manager) and Agile execution leadership (Scrum Master), ensuring predictable outcomes, stakeholder alignment, and continuous improvement across programs

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage digital projects end-to-end, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and within budget
  • Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, deliverables, and dependencies
  • Manage project scope, change requests, risks, and issues proactively throughout the project lifecycle
  • Engage internal and external stakeholders to define, align, and manage project requirements and objectives
  • Act as Scrum Master for Agile delivery teams, facilitating sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives
  • Remove delivery impediments and enable high-performing, self-organizing teams
  • Promote and apply Agile best practices, tailoring frameworks to business and project needs
  • Drive continuous improvement in delivery velocity, predictability, quality, and team performance
  • Communicate project status, progress, risks, and dependencies to stakeholders with transparency and clarity
  • Coordinate and manage cross-functional teams and third-party vendors to ensure successful delivery
  • Provide leadership and direction to project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture
  • Apply Waterfall and Agile methodologies as appropriate, ensuring adherence to project management best practices
  • Allocate and manage project resources effectively, ensuring optimal utilization and delivery success
  • Monitor and control project budgets, ensuring cost efficiency and financial accountability
  • Implement and oversee quality assurance, governance, and audit mechanisms across the project lifecycle
  • Conduct regular project reviews to assess performance, identify risks, and drive improvements
  • Provide technical guidance to teams, ensuring solutions align with project objectives and organizational standards
  • Maintain complete, accurate, and up-to-date project documentation, including plans, reports, and records
  • Prepare and present regular project status updates to senior management and key stakeholders
  • Ensure compliance with PMO standards, Agile practices, and delivery frameworks

Requirements

Requirements

Qualification and Education Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Business Administration, or related field
  • Master's degree is a plus
  • Certifications (Highly Desirable): PMP OR PMI-ACP / Scrum Master / Agile certifications

Minimum Experience/Skills Required:

  • 5-10 years of project management experience in IT & Digital Transformation
  • Proven experience delivering projects in the UAE government, semi-government, or enterprise sectors
  • Strong hands-on exposure to both Agile and Waterfall methodologies
  • Technology & Domain Exposure
  • IT & Networking
  • SDLC & Application Development
  • Low-Code Platforms
  • ERP Systems
  • Digital Transformation Programs
  • Hybrid Agile & Waterfall environments
  • Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
  • Deep understanding of Agile delivery and Scrum practices
  • Excellent planning, risk management, and financial control skills
  • Strong technical understanding of development and networking environments
  • Exceptional communication skills in Arabic and English
  • Analytical, solution-oriented mindset

Accountability:

  • Ensure successful completion of projects on time, within scope, and within budget
  • Provide guidance and support to the project team, ensuring they meet their objectives
  • Be accountable for maintaining high standards in project quality, budget management, and risk management
  • Maintain project documentation and provide transparent reporting to senior management
  • Ensure stakeholder expectations are consistently met throughout the project lifecycle

Authority:

  • Authority to allocate and manage project resources effectively to meet deadlines and deliverables
  • Authority to make decisions on project scope, risks, and change requests in alignment with stakeholders
  • Authority to lead and direct project teams and ensure efficient project execution
  • Authority to manage project budgets and ensure cost efficiency across all stages of the project lifecycle

Key Skills

Ranked by relevance