Summary
techcarrot is seeking a Project Manager in Dubai to lead IT delivery projects from initiation through closure, including planning, financial tracking, governance, reporting and go-live activities. The role also leads Scrum ceremonies, coaches teams, manages stakeholders and vendors, and supports discovery, solutioning and continuous improvement. Applicants need 8+ years of IT delivery experience, including 5+ years as a Project Manager or Scrum Master, and experience delivering digital or SAP-led transformation projects. A bachelor's degree and Scrum Master certification are mandatory; PMP or PRINCE2 is preferred.
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Project & Delivery Management · Manage the project from initiation to closure following the GTDP PPM&OE Project Management Plan (PMP) standards — Charter, Planning, Execution, Monitoring and Ways of Working. · Establish and maintain the project schedule, scope, budget, quality, risks/issues, communications, vendor and resource plans; baseline and track variances with a 'get-to-green' plan when off track. · Drive project kickoff, stakeholder identification, PMP baseline, business blueprint sign-off, SIT/UAT readiness, cutover, go-live, hypercare and closure (PMO Closure Report). · Manage chargebacks, monthly cost reconciliation and POD/IO-level financial tracking; ensure timely chargeback initiation and approvals with Finance. Agile / Scrum Leadership · Coach the team on the Scrum framework, Agile values and principles to improve delivery maturity. · Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies — Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives and Backlog Refinement. · Remove impediments and shield the team from external distractions to ensure focused delivery. · Partner with Technical Product Owners (TPOs) and business stakeholders to keep delivery aligned with the product vision and roadmap. Stakeholder Management & Governance · Act as the primary point of contact between GTDP delivery teams, business product owners, vendors and partners. · Set expectations and align roles of team members and stakeholders early in onboarding; formalize the RACI. · Take a pro-active approach — communicate 'current week + 1' activities and key meetings; create Teams collaboration spaces; invite only required stakeholders to meetings. · Run Steering Committees, Program Review Boards, weekly status, and workshops with wider stakeholders; manage escalations to GTDP Program Manager / Head of PPM&OE. · Comply with the PPM&OE Change Management, Document Management, Naming Convention, Quality Gate, Financial Management and Schedule Management processes. Business Analysis & Solutioning · Support discovery phases — scoping, solutioning, high-level effort estimation, and high-level timeline forecasting (workshops with internal/external teams, vendor discussions, RFI/RFP, SDAF). · Demonstrate business analytical capability to understand product dynamics, contribute to strategic decisions, and challenge requirements where needed. Reporting & Continuous Improvement · Provide transparent, timely status reports on progress, risks, dependencies, cost vs forecast, and benefit realization. · Monitor team capacity, highlight risks and flag cost/schedule variances early. · Promote continuous improvement and contribute to Agile maturity across the Automotive portfolio. Requirements Must-Have · 8+ years of overall IT delivery experience, with 5+ years as a Project Manager / Scrum Master in Agile and hybrid delivery environments. · Proven track record of delivering digital and/or SAP-led transformation projects, ideally in Automotive (Sales, Aftersales, Parts, B2B/Tradepoint, Omnichannel) or comparable enterprise domains. · Strong facilitation, coaching and stakeholder management skills — including senior business stakeholders at LOB Director / Head-of level. · Hands-on experience managing multi-vendor delivery (onsite, nearshore, offshore) and integration points across SAP, digital layers (front-end, microservices, middleware/Boomi) and 3rd-party platforms. · Working knowledge of capacity planning, delivery forecasting, CAPEX/OPEX cost drivers, chargeback and financial governance. · Proficiency in JIRA, Microsoft Project / Project Online, Confluence, SharePoint, Teams, Visio and Power BI for reporting. Nice-to-Have · UAE / GCC experience · Experience with SAP S/4HANA, RISE, EWM, Syncron, or Tradepoint platforms. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, IT, or related discipline. · Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, SAFe, or equivalent) — mandatory. · PMP or PRINCE2 — preferred. · Agile coaching certification is an added advantage.