Senior Project Manager

at  Elitmind

NEEDED!

Location: United Arab Emirates
Join the team of Experts that transform businesses into data-driven organizations by providing new generation of Business Intelligence solutions including Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning based on Microsoft Azure and Power Platform.
We are a group of dedicated technology enthusiasts, passionate about data processing, and extracting valuable information for clients that are essential for making strategic business decisions.
Elitmind’s founders are two data geeks whose professional path is dedicated to the Data. They still are actively involved in cooperation with clients.
Our experience, exceptional skills and knowledge have leveraged us to the leader position in Data Analytics – we are running multiple projects for the biggest global and Polish companies.
We are excited about using the potential of AI and Machine Learning in Business Intelligence solutions. We are experts in creating solutions based on the latest technologies of our key partner, Microsoft, in particular Azure Cloud Services.
Our goal is to become the first-choice partner for clients around the world when it comes to analytics and artificial intelligence. We know that we will not achieve this without the strong Team!

WE ARE SEEKING A SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER TO JOIN OUR TEAM!

Elitmind is seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager to drive transformation in data-driven organizations through innovative business intelligence solutions. As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll apply project management methodologies to deliver exceptional results for professional services and fixed-fee projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scopes, goals, and deliverables. Lead with precision, managing customer expectations, mitigating risks, and ensuring project success every step of the way.

If you’re a perfect match for this role, seize this opportunity and take your career to new heights with Elitmind. Apply now and be part of a dynamic team that’s shaping the future of data analytics and AI solutions in the UAE.

• Apply appropriate project management methodologies and tools for Professional Services and fixed fee projects
• Based on the Statement of Work, collaborate with senior stakeholders to plan the project scope, goals, success criteria, deliverables, and timelines
• Develop detailed project delivery plans covering timelines, budgets, resources
• Manage Customers’ expectations, scope creeps and change requests during the project lifetime
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues
• Track in details project progress, including financial posture, adjusting schedules or plans as needed
• Communicate regularly with stakeholders about project status, milestones, and risks
• Manage mix of internal resources and third-party partnership resources to deliver the project as one Team
• Keep resources allocations updated in Elitmind’s internal systems
• Collaborate with internal teams (ex. with Finance to issue invoices)
• Manage multiple projects and programs from start to finish
• Min 6+ years of project management experience in delivering IT Professional Services and Fixed Fee (Fixed Scope) Projects
• Proven track record delivering projects to mid&large clients (500FTE to 50kFTE) and projects from $100k+
• Min 6+ years proficient knowledge of the UAE and the KSA markets, proven by references of projects delivered there
• Working with international project delivery Team
• Experience working with demanding Customers and successful track record in managing scope creeps, change requests and stakeholders’ expectations
• Perfect knowledge and use of project management framework and toolset to deliver the projects successfully
• Experience in delivering projects in any Data & AI technology stack: Microsoft, Databricks or Snowflake latest solutions (Lakehouse, Microsoft Fabric, etc.)
• Presentation to C-level and Directors, negotiation, organizational, financial, written, and verbal communication skills required
• Language: strong English and Arabic speaking
• Based in the UAE (or ready to relocate to UAE)

• Apply appropriate project management methodologies and tools for Professional Services and fixed fee projects
• Based on the Statement of Work, collaborate with senior stakeholders to plan the project scope, goals, success criteria, deliverables, and timelines
• Develop detailed project delivery plans covering timelines, budgets, resources
• Manage Customers’ expectations, scope creeps and change requests during the project lifetime
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues
• Track in details project progress, including financial posture, adjusting schedules or plans as needed
• Communicate regularly with stakeholders about project status, milestones, and risks
• Manage mix of internal resources and third-party partnership resources to deliver the project as one Team
• Keep resources allocations updated in Elitmind’s internal systems
• Collaborate with internal teams (ex. with Finance to issue invoices)
• Manage multiple projects and programs from start to finish
• Min 6+ years of project management experience in delivering IT Professional Services and Fixed Fee (Fixed Scope) Projects
• Proven track record delivering projects to mid&large clients (500FTE to 50kFTE) and projects from $100k+
• Min 6+ years proficient knowledge of the UAE and the KSA markets, proven by references of projects delivered there
• Working with international project delivery Team
• Experience working with demanding Customers and successful track record in managing scope creeps, change requests and stakeholders’ expectations
• Perfect knowledge and use of project management framework and toolset to deliver the projects successfully
• Experience in delivering projects in any Data & AI technology stack: Microsoft, Databricks or Snowflake latest solutions (Lakehouse, Microsoft Fabric, etc.)
• Presentation to C-level and Directors, negotiation, organizational, financial, written, and verbal communication skills required
• Language: strong English and Arabic speaking
• Based in the UAE (or ready to relocate to UAE