Sr Project Manager-DPWORLD-UAE

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VAC1351 - Sr Project Manager

Division: Information Technology Location: Dubai, U.A.E. Department: CUS CIO Off & IT Serv - DEP Contract Type: Permanent

About the Business: Dubai Customs is a Government body that facilitates free trade and help secure the integrity of Dubai’s borders. We aim to be a world leader in Customs administration through innovative and proactive services to our clients. We recognize the importance of our role in the trade supply chain and endeavour to intervene in the flow of goods and passengers only when considered necessary. Collecting customs revenue and administering trade measures are other major duties.

About the Role: Taking a lead role in the assessment of the commitment of IT (including 3rd parties) and the Business Unit, and the associated risks; the proof of concept process; prepares and validates the project plan; provides input to and underwrites the project budget and inputs to management. Acquisition, assessment, assignment and management of the resources required (IT and/or 3rd parties /suppliers) for the project. Planning, monitoring and controlling project. Defining and applying methodology. Builds and maintains project planning tools and techniques. Defines and implements project review, change control and acceptance procedures that conform to the chosen project methodology. Identification of issues and assessment of risk pre-contract and throughout the project life. Identifies and executes a course of action designed to minimise or avert risk. Develops risk models. Recommends contingency provisions in the project budget. Building and managing relationships with individuals in customer and 3rd party organisations who could impact on deliverables, financials and political climate. Taking accountability for the project financials. Produces and maintains a project budget. Assures and authorises billable (incl. 3rd party) deliverables to be processed for payment. Identifying the quality management system and the quality control responsibilities for all aspects of the project activity, including the processes of audit to identify potential/actual areas of non-conformance areas where improvement is possible. Providing input to contracts with 3rd parties (e.g. definition of acceptance criteria, payment terms, deliverables and milestone definitions, assumptions and dependencies, consortia agreements, review procedures, customer role and responsibilities). Manages conformance to the contract and delivery of commitments. Defines supply and maintenance requirements.

Experience and Qualifications: Minimum Educational Requirements: Degree in a relevant discipline e.g. IT Certification in Project Management Experience: Minimum of five years experience at a team leadership level in an IT environment Previous experience in use of a formal project management methodology Experience of people management Experience in a customer facing environment Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment If not UAE Nationality, previous experience of working in a foreign country

Renumeration and Employment Benefits: We are committed to the development of our people and aim to retain talent by investing in ongoing training to improve performance and provide career development opportunities. In addition, we offer competitive base salaries in comparison to the markets in which we operate. The employment benefits package is reflective of the location, for this position the benefits consists of: