JOB DESCRIPTION
Role: Project Manager IT (Software Development)
Location: Dubai
Experience: 5 years in IT project management
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our dynamic IT team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing software development projects working with crossfunctional teams and delivering highquality solutions on time and within budget. You will be responsible for overseeing projects involving software developers fullstack developers and other technical professionals ensuring seamless execution from conception to delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define project scope goals and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Develop detailed project plans timelines and resource allocation strategies.
- Monitor and track project progress ensuring milestones are met on time and within budget.
- Lead and manage teams of software developers fullstack developers and other technical staff.
- Foster a collaborative and productive work environment ensuring clear communication and accountability.
- Conduct regular team meetings code reviews and performance evaluations.
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients stakeholders and internal teams.
- Provide regular project updates risk assessments and mitigation plans.
- Manage expectations and ensure alignment between client requirements and project deliverables.
- Ensure all deliverables meet quality standards and adhere to best practices in software development.
- Oversee testing debugging and deployment processes to ensure smooth project delivery.
- Conduct postproject evaluations to identify areas for improvement.
- Identify potential risks and develop contingency plans to address them.
- Proactively resolve issues and conflicts that may arise during the project life cycle.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field.
- 5 years of experience in IT project management specifically managing software development teams.
- Proven experience working with fullstack developers software developers and other technical roles.
- Strong knowledge of Agile Scrum and Waterfall methodologies.
- Proficiency in project management tools such as Jira Trello or Microsoft Project.
- Excellent communication leadership and problemsolving skills.
- PMP PRINCE2 or Scrum Master certification is a plus.
- Familiarity with software development technologies such as JavaScript Python React Node.js or similar.
- Strong understanding of SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle).