Project Manager (Digital Transformation)

Responsibilities

• Lead digital transformation programs from initiation to delivery, ensuring alignment with business objectives and timelines.
• Coordinate with internal teams, clients, vendors, and government stakeholders across multiple workstreams.
• Own project planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, and reporting.
• Manage risk, dependencies, and escalations with a calm and solutions-oriented approach.
• Facilitate workshops, planning sessions, and steering committees to align on priorities and progress.
• Define clear project documentation, timelines, KPIs, and delivery standards.
• Ensure quality assurance across all deliverables — from design and tech to rollout and adoption.
• Track and report on milestones, blockers, and outcomes to senior leadership and client stakeholders.
• Support post-launch optimization and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in project management, with at least 2 years leading large digital transformation programs.
• Prior experience working on government-led initiatives in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or the wider GCC.
• Deep understanding of digital platforms, customer experience, and agile delivery models.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams including UX, tech, strategy, and data.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills — able to present to C-level executives.
• A structured mindset with the ability to juggle multiple workstreams without losing control.
• Familiarity with project tools like Jira, Trello, MS Project, Confluence, or Monday.com.
• Available to work onsite in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or other GCC locations if required.
• Open to contract-based engagement (not a permanent role).

Preferred Qualifications

• Arabic speaking is preferred.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certifications are a bonus.

About the Company

We’re a team of strategists, designers, creatives, project managers, user experience specialists, and everything in between! What unites us is our appetite to learn, and to work together as one team to create the best possible digital experiences for the end users of our digital products, and for each other. If you share the same outlook and values feel free to send us your resume, we are always on the lookout for great people.