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POSITION OBJECTIVE
We are seeking a highly motivated Agile Project Manager to oversee and own the end-to-end delivery of our product outcomes. This role is critical in ensuring seamless collaboration across teams, managing third-party relationships, and driving successful project execution. The ideal candidate will have a strong delivery mindset, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to lead in a framework agnostic delivery environment while maintaining a focus on management and reporting.
End-to-End Delivery Ownership

• Take full ownership for the successful delivery of product projects, from initiation through to completion
• Monitor progress against plans, identify potential delivery bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions to stay on track
• Align delivery goals with the company's strategic objectives, ensuring alignment with broader business priorities
• Third-Party Relationship Management
• Serve as the primary point of contact for third-party vendors enabling effective collaboration and problem-solving
  

• Support in the facilitation of team ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and reviews, ensuring they are productive and goal oriented
• Act as a mentor to team members, helping them understand and apply agile principles effectively
• Support the team in removing impediments and resolving conflicts to maintain focus and momentum
• Promote a culture of collaboration, ownership, and accountability within the team
  

• Build and maintain strong relationship with internal stakeholders
• Act as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and understanding of priorities
• Facilitate alignment between stakeholder expectations and project realities, addressing any misalignments promptly
• Work closely with the Product Manager, Product Owner and Engineering management to ensure alignment and consistency in processes and practices across the team
  

• Identify potential risks early in the project lifecycle, assessing their impact and likelihood
• Develop and implement mitigation plans to address identified risks proactively
• Conduct regular risk review meetings, ensuring risks are continuously monitored and managed throughout the project
• Maintain a risk register and ensure transparency by communicating significant risks to relevant stakeholders
  

• Prepare and deliver clear, concise, and data-driven reports to executive committees
• Provide insights into project performance, including progress, risks, and opportunities, to enable informed decision-making
• Ensure reports align with organizational objectives and showcase the project's value to the business
  

• Regularly review delivery processes to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement
• Implement lessons learned from previous projects to enhance future delivery practices
• Foster a culture of innovation and adaptability within the team, encouraging the exploration of new tools and techniques
• Monitor industry trends and best practices to ensure the team remains competitive and up to date
  

• Degree qualified ideally with Computer Science
• Strong technical understanding of Jira, Confluence. Strong emphasis on needing to build information radiating dashboards.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for interacting with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of agile and waterfall frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe
• Strong interpersonal skills to navigate diverse team dynamics and foster trust
• Ability to empathize with team members and stakeholders while maintaining professional boundaries
• Skilled in facilitating collaboration and resolving conflicts to maintain team morale
  

• PRINCE 2
• PMP
• PMI-ACP
• SAFe Agilist
• CSM/PSM
  

• Competitive pay
• Discretionary bonus
• Comprehensive Healthcare

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Agile Project Manager to lead cross-functional teams in delivering complex projects using Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe. The Agile PM will facilitate collaboration, remove impediments, manage timelines and stakeholder expectations, and ensure continuous improvement throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of Agile projects in alignment with business goals.
• Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and other Agile ceremonies.
• Collaborate closely with product owners, Scrum Masters, developers, QA, and stakeholders.
• Track project progress using Agile tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, Trello) and report metrics such as velocity, burndown, and team performance.
• Manage project scope, timelines, risks, and resources, ensuring alignment with Agile principles.
• Serve as a coach and mentor to team members in Agile best practices and continuous delivery.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, providing clear updates and managing expectations.
• Identify and resolve blockers, escalate issues as needed, and ensure teams stay focused and productive.
• Coordinate with other Agile teams or programs in scaled environments (e.g., SAFe, LeSS).

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, Engineering, or a related field (Master's preferred).

Certifications:

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PMI-ACP, SAFe Agilist, or equivalent Agile certification (required or preferred).

Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience in Agile project or program management.
• Proven experience delivering complex IT or software projects using Agile methodologies.

Skills:

• Deep understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.).
• Strong facilitation, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with project tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Rally, Azure DevOps).
• Ability to lead without authority and foster a culture of collaboration and accountability.

Employment: Contractual
Duration: 3 months (extendable subject to Business requirement)
Location: On-site, Dubai

Key Responsibilities:

• Requirement Gathering (Functional & Technical)
• Monitor project workstreams against scope & plan.
• Participate in workshops/brainstorming sessions during approach & planning discussions and provide inputs.
• Vendor response analysis
• Documentation of as is to future process
• Data Analysis
• Communication and collaboration - Prepare and provide weekly/fortnightly/monthly progress update to program stakeholders including the project team members, covering program plan, key activities completed, upcoming activities, key risks and issues with mitigations and resolutions.
• Market Analysis – due diligence for specific trend, industry norms and future strategies in coordination with workstream leads.
• Coordination and collaboratively working with multiple stakeholders
• Project planning – Including but not limited to project timelines, risk, mitigations, updates to management.
• Scheduling – Multiple sessions scheduling during program journey including but not limited to various MS teams calls and in-person sessions between teams/stakeholders.
• Stakeholder communication – Follow up with internal stakeholders on assigned task and take it to closure
• Meeting co-ordination and leading/driving these sessions end to end.
• Documentation of activities under program governance
• Task Management with defined timelines and timely escalation management.
• Progress Tracking / Risk Management
• Quality checks
• Budget Tracking & Management including preparation of cost memos, budgeting sheets tracking/updating and publishing reports.
• Vendors invoice payments
• Vendor coordination

Expected Requirements: 5 – 7 years of experience in Project Management

Job Type: Contract
Contract length: 3 months

Summary

• SilverlineIT is seeking a highly motivated and organized project management intern to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in project management and software development and can work independently and as part of a team.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning, execution, and completion of software development projects
• Communicate with project stakeholders
• Coordinate project meetings and prepare meeting agendas and minutes
• Assist with the management of project timelines, tasks, and deliverables
• Generate and maintain project status reports to track progress and identify issues
• Provide administrative assistance to the project management team, such as scheduling and coordinating project activities
• Help develop project plans, schedules, and budgets
• Attend project team meetings and contribute to discussions on project progress, issues, and solutions
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery
• Carry out other tasks as assigned by the project management team

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, project management, or a related field
• Solid understanding of software development methodologies and processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with project management software (e.g., Jira, Confluence)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think creatively
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines

Benefits

• Paid internship
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in project management
• Work with a team of experienced professionals
• Exposure to cutting-edge software development technologies
• You will build a network of technologists you can reach out to and expand your familiarity with specific technologies, exploring them in new contexts and ways.

Duration: 4 / 6 Months

Access Talent Group are supporting the largest Oil and Gas operator in the world on a new mega project, with a value of over $10 Billion dollars, based in Dubai on a contract basis.

In this role, you will be working as a PMC leading and managing the engineering contractor on behalf of the client for your given discipline. You will be responsible for:

1. The Scope of Work
2. The International applicable standards
3. The Quality of the Engineering Design
4. Optimization of Project Design to optimize the Operational cost & Maintenance cost
5. The Appropriate equipment manufacturing
6. The Project Engineering and Purchasing Schedule

Educational & Technical Requirements:

• Minimum 15 years of experience on Oil and Gas projects
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Strong understanding of international codes and standards
• Fluent in English, speaking, reading, and writing

The disciplines available in this position are as follows:

• Process Engineer
• Scheduler

If you meet the requirements above and are interested in a new role, please apply with your most up-to-date CV.

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We are looking for a PMO Specialist with expertise in data warehousing for banking sector clients, based in the UAE. This role focuses on overseeing the governance, management, and delivery of large-scale data warehousing and related analytics projects within financial institutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives, regulatory compliance, and best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee project portfolio management and delivery of data warehousing initiatives for banking clients, supporting finance transformation and analytics programs.
• Develop, implement, and maintain PMO frameworks, processes, and standards specific to data warehousing and data integration projects.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams—including IT, data engineering, compliance, and business stakeholders—to ensure clear requirements, risks, and timelines for data warehouse builds and enhancements.
• Monitor project progress, budgets, and risks, providing regular status updates and executive-level reporting tailored to banking data and regulatory needs.
• Ensure all data warehouse deliverables meet banking industry compliance, data governance, and cybersecurity standards.
• Manage project documentation, change requests, and post-implementation reviews, ensuring continuous process improvement in data warehousing delivery.
• Act as a central contact for resolving project issues, facilitating stakeholder communications, and escalating risks.
• Support the implementation and training of project management and data governance tools for effective execution and oversight of data warehousing projects.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 5+ years’ experience in a PMO or project/program management role, with a focus on data warehousing or large-scale data projects in the banking/financial services industry.
• Proven understanding of data warehousing concepts, architectures (such as ETL, data marts, data governance), and data quality/integrity processes.
• Familiarity with banking business processes, regulatory compliance, and risk management practices.
• Proficiency with project management tools (such as MS Project, Jira, Smartsheet) and data tools (such as SQL, reporting/BI solutions).
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-team collaboration skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP), PRINCE2, or similar PMO certification.
• Experience leading finance transformation or core banking data initiatives.
• Exposure to contemporary data warehousing technologies (such as cloud-based solutions, advanced analytics).
• Understanding of data privacy, cybersecurity, and data quality frameworks relevant to the UAE banking sector.

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

• Employment typeFull-time

• Job functionConsulting
• IndustriesIT Services and IT Consulting

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Summary

• SilverlineIT is seeking a highly motivated and organized project management intern to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in project management and software development and can work independently and as part of a team.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning, execution, and completion of software development projects
• Communicate with project stakeholders
• Coordinate project meetings and prepare meeting agendas and minutes
• Assist with the management of project timelines, tasks, and deliverables
• Generate and maintain project status reports to track progress and identify issues
• Provide administrative assistance to the project management team, such as scheduling and coordinating project activities
• Help develop project plans, schedules, and budgets
• Attend project team meetings and contribute to discussions on project progress, issues, and solutions
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery
• Carry out other tasks as assigned by the project management team

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, project management, or a related field
• Solid understanding of software development methodologies and processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with project management software (e.g., Jira, Confluence)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think creatively
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines

Benefits

• Paid internship
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in project management
• Work with a team of experienced professionals
• Exposure to cutting-edge software development technologies
• You will build a network of technologists you can reach out to and expand your familiarity with specific technologies, exploring them in new contexts and ways.

Duration: 4 / 6 Months

PMO (Data warehousing)

Abu Dhabi – onsite

Position Overview

We are looking for a PMO Specialist with expertise in data warehousing for banking sector clients, based in the UAE. This role focuses on overseeing the governance, management, and delivery of large-scale data warehousing and related analytics projects within financial institutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives, regulatory compliance, and best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee project portfolio management and delivery of data warehousing initiatives for banking clients, supporting finance transformation and analytics programs.
• Develop, implement, and maintain PMO frameworks, processes, and standards specific to data warehousing and data integration projects.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams—including IT, data engineering, compliance, and business stakeholders—to ensure clear requirements, risks, and timelines for data warehouse builds and enhancements.
• Monitor project progress, budgets, and risks, providing regular status updates and executive-level reporting tailored to banking data and regulatory needs.
• Ensure all data warehouse deliverables meet banking industry compliance, data governance, and cybersecurity standards.
• Manage project documentation, change requests, and post-implementation reviews, ensuring continuous process improvement in data warehousing delivery.
• Act as a central contact for resolving project issues, facilitating stakeholder communications, and escalating risks.
• Support the implementation and training of project management and data governance tools for effective execution and oversight of data warehousing projects.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 5+ years' experience in a PMO or project/program management role, with a focus on data warehousing or large-scale data projects in the banking/financial services industry.
• Proven understanding of data warehousing concepts, architectures (such as ETL, data marts, data governance), and data quality/integrity processes.
• Familiarity with banking business processes, regulatory compliance, and risk management practices.
• Proficiency with project management tools (such as MS Project, Jira, Smartsheet) and data tools (such as SQL, reporting/BI solutions).
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-team collaboration skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP), PRINCE2, or similar PMO certification.
• Experience leading finance transformation or core banking data initiatives.
• Exposure to contemporary data warehousing technologies (such as cloud-based solutions, advanced analytics).
• Understanding of data privacy, cybersecurity, and data quality frameworks relevant to the UAE banking sector

The Planning and Monitoring Engineer plays a pivotal role in project success, serving as an indispensable asset to our organization.

This key position involves coordinating closely with senior engineers and the project management team to ensure timely delivery of projects. Key responsibilities include performing delay analysis, creating project baseline schedules, establishing project control strategies, and participating in cost breakdown structures and earned value calculations.

In addition, this role requires close collaboration with the senior planning engineer for the preparation of project measurement procedures, including manpower histograms and progress curves. The Planning and Monitoring Engineer will also be responsible for maintaining and updating project schedules regularly.

They must have a strong understanding of project life cycles from initiation to close-out and possess exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.

To excel in this role, applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering and have at least 6 years of experience as a Planning and Monitoring Engineer, preferably in the energy and power industry within the GCC/ UAE region.

Candidates must demonstrate expertise in project scheduling tools, such as Primavera P6, as well as proficiency in Power BI, Oracle, and MS Projects. Strong leadership, communication, and critical thinking skills are also essential.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile projects while developing your skills and knowledge in a dynamic environment. Our company offers a supportive and collaborative culture that fosters growth and professional development.

We offer competitive compensation packages and opportunities for career advancement. If you are passionate about project management and willing to learn, we encourage you to apply for this challenging and rewarding role.