Agile Project Manager - Data Products

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with key stakeholders to define business requirements and ensure project deliverables meet business and technical goals
• Manage project timelines, scope, and resources to ensure successful delivery of complex data projects on time and within budget
• Oversee project progress and ensure that all deliverables adhere to established quality standards and best practices
• Foster a collaborative and transparent project environment, focusing on clear communication, problem-solving, and continuous improvement
• Identify and mitigate project risks, implementing strategies to ensure that potential disruptions are minimized
• Provide leadership and mentorship to project teams, promoting a culture of accountability, performance, and innovation
• Track and report on key project metrics, ensuring alignment with business outcomes and performance targets
• Lead the preparation of detailed project documentation, including business cases, risk assessments, and post-project reviews
• Adapt agile and waterfall methodologies to fit the nature of each project, ensuring flexibility and responsiveness to changes in project scope or direction

Job Offer

• Opportunity to contribute to large-scale transformation projects within a leading entity in Abu Dhabi
• Competitive salary with tax-free earnings
• Work within a dynamic, innovative environment that supports career growth and development

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related disciplines)
• A minimum of 7+ years of experience in managing large-scale data projects, with experience in both agile and waterfall project management methodologies
• Proven track record in delivering complex data projects in an enterprise-scale environment, particularly with experience managing multiple streams of work
• Strong understanding of the project life cycle, from initiation and planning to execution and delivery
• Formal project management qualifications (PMP, PRINCE2, or similar) and familiarity with Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, etc.)
• Proficient in using project management tools like Jira, Microsoft Project, and Confluence
• Experience managing large, diverse teams and working closely with cross-functional stakeholders across technology, business, and data teams
• Solid understanding of data architecture, analytics, and related technologies
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to drive project success in a fast-paced, complex environment
• Demonstrated experience in managing change and transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment between project outcomes and organisational goals