The Dubai Municipality, United Arab Emirates, is seeking a seasoned Software Project Manager with over 15 years of experience in managing end-to-end software development and implementation projects. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication and negotiation skills, a strong technical background, and a proven ability to deliver complex projects under tight deadlines. This role involves overseeing government IT initiatives, ensuring compliance with UAE regulations, and delivering innovative technical solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
· Lead and manage full lifecycle software projects from initiation to closure, ensuring alignment with UAE government standards and compliance requirements of Digital authority and Dubai government.
· Collaborate with municipal stakeholders, other government entities / authorities vendors, and cross-functional teams to define project scope, goals, deliverables, and timelines.
· Develop detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations.
· Monitor and control project progress, proactively identifying and mitigating risks and issues.
· Provide technical guidance and solutions to project teams and stakeholders.
· Ensure quality assurance and testing processes are integrated throughout the project lifecycle.
· Prepare and present project status reports, dashboards, and documentation to senior management and government authorities.
· Facilitate effective communication across all levels of the organization and external partners.
· Negotiate contracts, service level agreements, and change requests with vendors and clients.
· Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
Required Qualifications:
· Strong techno functional experience.
· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
· PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification.
· Minimum 15 years of experience in software project management, with significant experience in government or public sector projects.
· Strong understanding of software development methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).
· Excellent communication, leadership, and negotiation skills.
· Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a technical mindset.
· Experience with UAE government procurement processes and compliance standards.

Required Skillset:Technical & Domain Knowledge

• Understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC): Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and DevOps practices.
• Basic Coding/Architecture Knowledge: Not necessarily hands-on, but enough to communicate effectively with developers and architects.
• Tool Proficiency: Experience with tools like Jira, Confluence, Git, CI/CD platforms, and project tracking software.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT SKILLS

• Planning & Scheduling: Creating realistic timelines, milestones, and resource plans.
• Risk Management: Identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks proactively.
• Budgeting & Cost Control: Managing project finances and ensuring cost-efficiency.

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