Talan is seeking an experienced Technology Project Manager with specific energy and utility focus. The senior is responsible for leading strategic technology initiatives that modernize an organizations digital landscape. This critical role focuses on delivering for Cloud / Data / Digital Transformation with specific expertise on:
- Cloud migrations
- Data platform implementations
- Automation projects
- Enterprise integrations
All digital transformation programs that drive operational efficiency customer experience and business value. The Project Manager ensures all initiatives are delivered with strong governance compliance quality and alignment to enterprise architecture and transformation strategy.
- Project Planning & Initiation:
- Develop detailed project charters business cases scope documents and implementation roadmaps.
- Conduct impact assessments resource planning and stakeholder mapping.
- Integration to a single platform existing SCADA network balancing metering trading components interfaces
- Help develop a clear GenAI focused implementation strategy
- Execution & Delivery:
- Drive project execution across cloud data and digital teams with clarity on roles deliverables and timelines.
- Use project management tools (e.g. MS Project PWA Jira) to track tasks dependencies and milestones.
- Manage vendor engagements contracts SLAs and performance.
- Monitoring & Controlling:
- Maintain detailed RAID logs ensure effective risk mitigation and proactively escalate critical blockers.
- Track KPIs budget utilization resource allocation and project health metrics.
- Ensure all solutions comply with IT security architecture standards and governance frameworks.
- Communication & Stakeholder Management:
- Present project updates to leadership steering committees and business stakeholders.
- Facilitate workshops requirement-gathering sessions and design reviews.
- Support change management activities including training communication plans and adoption strategies.
- Project Closure:
- Ensure completion of all deliverables user acceptance documentation and transition to operations/support teams.
- Conduct lessons learned and knowledge transfer sessions.
Qualifications :
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science IT Engineering or related field.
- 1215 years of experience managing technology projects.
- 5 years of experience managing projects focused on cloud data or digital transformation.
- Proven experience delivering Azure/AWS cloud migrations enterprise data solutions system integrations and digital platforms.
- Strong understanding of enterprise architecture cybersecurity fundamentals and IT infrastructure.
- PMP PRINCE2 Agile SCRUM Master or Cloud certifications (Azure/AWS) are highly desirable
- Strong project leadership and ability to manage cross-functional technical teams.
- Excellent communication stakeholder engagement and vendor negotiation skills.
- Strong analytical thinking and ability to simplify complex technical requirements.
- Expertise in PMO methodologies SDLC Agile frameworks and hybrid delivery models.
- Proficiency in MS Project PWA Jira Confluence and BI dashboards.
- Successful delivery of cloud data and digital transformation initiatives on time and within scope.
- Stakeholder satisfaction and adoption rates.
- Compliance with IT governance cybersecurity and architectural standards.
- Reduction in manual processes and increase in automation.
- Efficiency improvements cost optimization or value creation from delivered projects
UAE based applicants with the appropriate knowledge skill set and experience are welcomed although assistance with visas etc can be offered to successful candidates outside of the region.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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Department / Functional Area: Project Management
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1