Senior IT Project Manager-Agile
Hiring Now: IT Project Manager | Government Sector | Sharjah, UAE
Industry: Government Sector
Location:
Sharjah, UAE
Position:
Senior IT Project Manager – Agile (Arabic Profiles Only)
Contract Duration: 12+ Months (Long-Term)
Work Mode:
Onsite
Working Hours:
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Notice Period:
Max 30 Days
The Senior Project Manager (Agile) will lead multiple concurrent initiatives across custom software development, digital platforms, data and integration projects, and vendor‑led deliveries within a large enterprise or government environment. This role requires full end‑to‑end delivery ownership, strong governance, stakeholder confidence, and the ability to operate in hybrid Agile‑Waterfall models where required.
Key Responsibilities- Own full project lifecycle: intake, discovery, planning, execution, release, and post‑production support.
- Manage multiple parallel projects including digital applications, integrations, enhancements, and BAU work.
- Lead Agile, Kanban, and Hybrid delivery models pragmatically based on project needs.
- Establish delivery governance, RAID logs, dashboards, KPIs, and Steering Committee reporting.
- Manage stakeholders across business, IT, security, architecture, Dev Ops, and vendors.
- Manage vendors with clear SLAs, milestones, acceptance criteria, and escalation models.
- Ensure quality‑first delivery with clear Definition of Done, testing readiness, release notes, and rollback plans.
- Use Azure Dev Ops and/or Jira for backlog management, metrics, traceability, and reporting.
- 8–15+ years in Project / Delivery / Program Management
- 5+ years leading Agile custom software development projects
- Experience managing multiple projects or programs in parallel
- Strong background in enterprise or government environments
- Hands‑on experience with vendor and multi‑team delivery models
- Mandatory tools:
Azure Dev Ops and/or Jira - Preferred certifications: PMP, CSM/PSM, SAFe, ITIL
Predictable and transparent delivery, reduced post‑release defects, high stakeholder confidence, strong governance visibility, and teams delivering sustainable quality outcomes.
- Governance visibility and teams delivering sustainable quality outcomes.
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