Senior Project Manager - Digital Transformation

Job Description

Ensure the portfolio of strategic Omni Channel projects of Al Tayer Insignia are properly planned, executed, and delivered within their expected timelines and budget projections, effectively meeting their objectives and targets in line with the company goals.

• Manage day-to-day execution, project planning and delivery of Insignia-wide projects that affect multiple departments within the organization

• Define the project scope and objectives, involving all relevant internal stakeholders and ensuring technical, business and resource feasibility;
• Drive scheduling / project timelines, requirements gathering sessions, issue resolutions, and full scope definition for end-to-end projects;
• Manage a portfolio of complex initiatives across multiple business disciplines
• Full project life cycle ownership: successful project delivery will include full implementation from initiation to deployment for several major initiatives simultaneously
• Develop project control and reporting procedures; evaluate project performance
• Understand interdependency between technology, operations and business needs
• Act as an internal quality controller of the project
• Manage changes in the operational plan and develop contingency plan
• Understand underlying system technologies that are being delivered in the project and impact to integrated systems;
• Ensure that a risk management plan is in place so that risks and blockers threatening the successful delivery of projects are identified, documented, analyzed and appropriate responses planned so as to mitigate risks and drive issues to resolution;
• Collaborate with Al Tayer Group Procurement Office in the selection of Consultants/Contractors/Suppliers and ensure execution of projects involving external resources within agreed timelines, release plans, payment milestones and cost principles;
• Review and monitor cost projections and ongoing costs of projects, including determining the format of various costs reports and risk definition management for budget overspend vs. benchmarks;
• Coordinate with external vendors and internal technical and legal teams to manage relationships and contractual agreements;
• Lead, manage, guide, and motivate people engaged in the project to work to their best capabilities and promote smooth working relations within the teams to achieve business results effectively;
• Work alongside Al Tayer Group Legal Office to ensure that all contracts/ agreements with Consultants/Contractors/Suppliers are agreed, finalized and signed off before commencement of work, to avoid any legal dispute/claims post execution.
• Manage stakeholder updates and relevant project communications, including weekly review meetings of the portfolio of projects. Identify all the stakeholders and their needs, determine appropriate format, method & frequency of communication and ensure that an escalation process to higher management is in place and carried out where needed

• 6-8 years of project management experience, managing multiple large, complex, and cross-functional projects
• Certified Project Manager
• Extensive knowledge and expertise in the use of project management tools and SDLC methodologies, including waterfall and agile
• Proven experience in leading application related projects from initiation to delivery
• Proven ability to earn the trust of sponsors and key stakeholders through focused execution of business priorities
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with sufficient level of technical capability and business acumen to effectively tailor your communications to various audiences and levels in the organization
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, and experience leading activities across multiple teams
• Strong leadership, diplomatic and motivational skills
• Self-motivated, decisive, with the ability to adapt to change and competing demands
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent conflict resolution skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a history of hands-on, detail orientation
• Excellent time management skills
• Strategic thinker
• Excellent attention to detail
• Experienced in retail and luxury sectors

At Al Tayer Insignia, your career is more than a job - it's a journey into the heart of luxury retail. For over 40 years, we've partnered with the world's most iconic brands, creating award-winning retail experiences across our boutiques, department stores, and leading online platforms. With stores and outlets across the GCC and a truly seamless omnichannel presence, we bring style, innovation, and heritage together.

Here, you'll join a diverse, customer obsessed, passionate team that celebrates creativity, values individuality, and empowers you to grow. Join us on our journey, reimagining fashion and redefining the meaning of luxury in the region.