Senior Project Manager – International Digital Transformation Programs

Job Title:

Project Manager – International Digital Transformation Programs

Location:

Abu Dhabi - Onsite

About the Company

We are a dynamic and fast-growing AI & IT company specialising in cutting-edge technology solutions for businesses of all sizes. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a highly skilled, detail-oriented, and motivated Project Manager – International Digital Transformation Programs to join our team.

About the Role

We are seeking a high-authority, highly disciplined Project Manager with a proven technical background, PMP certification, and a documented history of delivering programs valued above USD 20 million across multiple countries.

This individual must demonstrate:

• Strong executive presence and world-class presentation skills
• Verifiable leadership of large, complex digital transformation programs
• Ability to manage aggressive delivery timelines in politically sensitive environments
• Technical depth across software, cloud, cybersecurity, integration, and infrastructure
• The ability to operate confidently in multilingual international settings (Arabic, English, French)

This is a command-and-control leadership role requiring someone who can enforce discipline, communicate confidently with ministers and CEOs, and maintain full ownership of delivery outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Governance & Execution (Strict, Zero-Slippage Approach)

• Lead multimillion-dollar programs (>USD 20M) from initiation to closure.
• Develop and enforce full PMPs: scope, WBS, budget, schedule, risk, quality, procurement, communications, and change management.
• Maintain strict control of baselines with non-negotiable adherence to contractual and PMO standards.
• Maintain RAID logs, SOW compliance matrices, weekly executive dashboards, and audit-ready documentation.

2. Technical Oversight & Engineering Leadership

• Validate technical designs (architecture, data flow, cyber controls, DR, API integrations, cloud infrastructure) with authority.
• Translate business requirements into highly detailed technical work streams.
• Lead design reviews, UAT cycles, go-live readiness, and final acceptance processes.
• Challenge technical assumptions and enforce high-quality engineering output.

3. Leadership of Large, Multinational Teams

• Manage and control teams of 20–100+ across engineering, cloud, QA, Dev Ops, operations, and vendors.
• Set strict KPIs, enforce accountability frameworks, and maintain detailed performance tracking.
• Lead multicultural delivery environments across GCC, Africa, Asia, and Europe.
• Demonstrated ability to turn around failing projects, stabilize delivery, and impose structure.

4. Executive-Level Presentation & Stakeholder Management

Critical Requirements

The candidate must have proven experience presenting to:

• Ministers, Director-Generals, Undersecretaries
• Aviation and border security authorities
• Executive steering committees and boards
• International partners and regulatory bodies

They must demonstrate:

• Creation of high-quality slide decks, dashboards, and summary reports
• Clear articulation of risks, architecture, timelines, and financial impacts
• Ability to present complex technical information in a structured, authoritative manner
• Confidence and clarity under pressure, during escalations, and during crisis scenarios
• Past presentation samples or records may be requested.

5. Vendor, Contract & Compliance Oversight

• Manage multiple vendors and subcontractors, enforcing KPIs, SLAs, penalties, and delivery obligations.
• Ensure compliance with ISO, NIST, ICAO, GDPR/PDPL, cybersecurity, and government requirements.
• Lead formal acceptance cycles, readiness reviews, and contract closure documentation.

Required Background & Qualifications (Strict Requirements)

1. Certifications & Delivery Methodology Expertise

• Mandatory PMP certification
• PgMP,…