Model of Work: Hybrid
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Are you excited by challenges? Do you enjoy working in a fast‑paced, international and dynamic environment? Then now is the time to join Quorum Software, a rapidly growing company and industry leader in oil & gas transformation.
Overview
The Project Manager is a key role in the Quorum Middle East Professional Services organization. The successful candidate will be able to transition rapidly and effectively between hands‑on project management within individual projects in support of overall global program goals and deliverables, and high‑level relationship building and program strategy planning and execution. The ideal candidate will have a proven history of project execution, success implementing business‑oriented IT/Software solutions within the Oil and Gas industry, preferably with some experience in Production Operations and/or overall Upstream functions. This position is based in Abu Dhabi.
The Project Manager is responsible for planning, leading, organizing and motivating project teams in the Middle‑East Region which is made up of teams supporting clients in the area. The PM will drive the team to achieve a high level of performance, quality and delivery of projects that provide exceptional business value to our customers. The role requires using agile methods in a fast‑paced environment that may cross multiple business divisions.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage large, complex, enterprise‑level projects
- Manage full project lifecycle including planning, scoping, cost estimation, scheduling, resourcing, technical solution design, monitoring implementation metrics, action items, and deliverables, performing quality control and validation activities, end‑user training, and project closure activities
- Organize and lead project status and working meetings including preparation of progress reports
- Manage project risks and issues, correct deviations from plans with a focus on delivery planning
- Managing projects that often consist of multiple agile teams that require integration with other activities and departments across the organization
- Implement the appropriate people, process and tools to improve team efficiency and effectiveness. Achieve the project goals within designated project constraints
- Use good judgment and coaching skills to develop a project management approach to drive effective planning and optimize efficiencies of the project team
- Use high level of knowledge and experience in blending traditional PM principles and practices with an Agile development approach in the right proportions to fit large, complex, mission‑critical, enterprise‑level projects and with the appropriate level of planning and provide the right balance of agility and predictability
- Assist in team development while holding teams accountable for their commitments, removing roadblocks to their work and leveraging resources
- Support in managing customer expectations for project deliverables, managing stakeholder communications, and implement an effective system of project governance
- Champion ongoing process improvement initiatives to implement best practices for Agile Project Management
- Promote empowerment of the team, ensure that each team member is fully engaged in the project and making a meaningful contribution, and encourage a sustainable pace with high‑level quality for the team
- Use high level of knowledge and experience in blending traditional project management methods with Agile development approach to provide the right balance of agility and predictability
- And other duties as assigned
Requirements
- University Degree, preferably B.S. in Engineering discipline or Business Degree
- A proven track record of successfully implementing software or web development projects using Agile methodologies including 3+ years of experience as a Project Manager
- Experience overseeing multi‑function project teams with members including Developers, Business Analysts, and QA personnel
- Understanding of software development life cycle models as well as knowledge of both Agile and traditional project management principles and practices, and the ability to blend them together in the right proportions to fit a project and business environment
- Previous experience with budgeting, execution or program management processes
- Working knowledge of executing on Change Management initiatives and associated best practices
- Understanding of conceptual modeling, data requirements and data consolidation
- Experience with business architecture and business process management methodologies
- Demonstrated technical prowess including solving complex problems, programming skills (SQL, C++/C#, Java, VB and/or other computer programming languages), and familiarity/understanding of systems architecture
- Fluent in English, both written and verbal
Preferred Skills
- MBA, or other advanced management training would be an asset
- Oil and Gas industry or Software Project Management experience pertaining to familiarity with the upstream asset life cycle, would be considered an asset
- Prior experience with SCRUM/Agile methodologies with enterprise‑level application development projects. PMI-ACP, CSM, or equivalent preferred
- PMI Project Manager Professional (PMP) Designation, PMI Program Management Professional (PgMP), Prince2 or equivalent is desired
Additional Details
- Travel: Ability to travel internationally 30–50%. Must have a valid passport
- Visa sponsorship: Employment eligibility to work with Quorum Software in the UAE is valued. Company might pursue visa sponsorship for this position at its sole discretion if candidate is outstanding and willing to relocate
Quorum Diversity Statement
At Quorum, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of belonging. We want to be the place where a diverse pool of talented people join us, stay with us and do their best work. With a diverse team of employees, we grow and learn better together. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self‑expression, and talent that our employees invest in their work represents not only part of our culture, but our reputation and our achievements. We are fully focused on equity and equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, ethnicity, national origin, ability, neurodiversity and all the other characteristics that make us unique.
Quorum Business Solutions and Quorum Software are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a member of the Human Resources Department.
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