Project Manager

Project Manager — UAE / KSA (6–10 Yrs) | Amaris Consulting

About the job

Who are we?

Amaris Consulting is an independent technology consulting firm providing guidance and solutions to businesses. With more than 1,000 clients across the globe, we have been rolling out solutions in major projects for over a decade – this is made possible by an international team of 7,600 people spread across 5 continents and more than 60 countries. Our solutions focus on four Business Lines: Information System & Digital, Telecom, Life Sciences and Engineering. We’re focused on building and nurturing a top talent community where all our team members can achieve their full potential. Amaris is your steppingstone to cross rivers of change, meet challenges and achieve all your projects with success.

At Amaris, we strive to provide our candidates with the best possible recruitment experience. We like to get to know our candidates, challenge them, and be able to give them proper feedback as quickly as possible. Here's what our recruitment process looks like:

Brief Call: Our process typically begins with a brief virtual/phone conversation to get to know you! The objective? Learn about you, understand your motivations, and make sure we have the right job for you!

Interviews (the average number of interviews is 3 — the number may vary depending on the level of seniority required for the position). During the interviews, you will meet people from our team: your line manager of course, but also other people related to your future role. We will talk in depth about you, your experience, and skills, but also about the position and what will be expected of you. Of course, you will also get to know Amaris: our culture, our roots, our teams, and your career opportunities!

Case study: Depending on the position, we may ask you to take a test. This could be a role play, a technical assessment, a problem-solving scenario, etc.

As you know, every person is different and so is every role in a company. That is why we have to adapt accordingly, and the process may differ slightly at times. However, please know that we always put ourselves in the candidate's shoes to ensure they have the best possible experience.

We look forward to meeting you!

Job Description

Amaris Consulting is seeking a Project Manager (6–10 years) to join our teams in UAE (Dubai/Abu Dhabi) or KSA (Riyadh/Jeddah) . You will play a pivotal role in maintaining and evolving a web-based straps catalog application used in a multi‑maisons context, ensuring quality, performance, and a seamless user experience. Acting as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, you will own the roadmap , orchestrate delivery, and support users in a dynamic, global environment.

You will work closely with stakeholders across banking & financial services, public sector, energy, aviation, real estate, healthcare, and telecom ,, collaborating with nearshore/offshore development teams and local partners to deliver measurable business outcomes in the GCC.

🔥 Your Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the straps catalog tool, driving its evolution and supporting end users in UAE/KSA.
• Lead end‑to‑end delivery (scoping, planning, execution, UAT, rollout, hypercare) for application releases and enhancements.
• Translate business needs into clear BRDs/FRDs, user stories, acceptance criteria , and maintain a prioritized product backlog .
• Plan and manage scope, budget, timeline, and resources , with transparent reporting to multiple management levels (steerco/PMO).
• Coordinate functional and non‑functional testing , oversee UAT , manage defect triage , and ensure quality gates are met.
• Monitor production health (SLAs, uptime, response time), troubleshoot incidents with developers, and drive root‑cause analysis and prevention.
• Recommend and implement UX and performance improvements , partnering with design/SEO/analytics teams; track KPIs (load time, conversion, adoption).
• Govern vendor/partner management (SLA adherence, SOWs, change requests) and align with internal security and data‑privacy requirements .
• Maintain robust documentation (runbooks, SOPs, release notes) and support change management (communication and training).
• Ensure compliance with local market specifics (language, right‑to‑left considerations, seasonal campaigns, and relevant data‑privacy expectations in UAE/KSA).

🎯 Your Profile

• 6–10 years of experience as a Project Manager (or Product/Program Manager) delivering web applications and digital products; consulting or retail/luxury experience is a plus.
• Proven track record managing cross‑functional and distributed teams , with hands‑on delivery in Agile/Scrum and exposure to Waterfall/Hybrid when needed.
• Strong grasp of web technologies (front‑end/back‑end concepts, APIs, CMS/DAM, CDN, cloud/SaaS) and analytics (GA4/Adobe/Tagging).
• Proficient with Atlassian suite (Jira/Confluence) ; familiarity with Azure DevOps/ServiceNow is a plus.
• Demonstrated budget management , risk/issue management, and executive reporting skills.
• Excellent problem‑solving abilities and a proactive, self‑driven mindset; comfortable owning outcomes and navigating ambiguity.
• Outstanding communication skills; able to influence senior stakeholders and facilitate workshops.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field .
• Fluent English required; Arabic is a strong plus. French or other languages are an advantage.
• Willingness to work on‑site with clients in Dubai/Abu Dhabi/Riyadh/Jeddah and travel across the GCC as needed.
• Not accepting candidates outside UAE - KSA, there is no need to apply, it will automatically be rejected.

🚀 What We Offer (UAE / KSA)

• Hybrid work model with on‑site client engagement and flexible remote days (subject to project needs).
• Access to Mantu/Amaris Academy with 250+ training modules and certification support.
• A vibrant, multicultural workplace (110+ nationalities) with regular team events and community initiatives .
• Strong commitments to CSR through our WeCare Together program.

💡 Why choose Amaris Consulting?

• Agile & Entrepreneurial: A dynamic structure that empowers you to lead and grow.
• Global Presence: An international community with continuous learning opportunities.
• Intrapreneurship: Create your own business initiatives or contribute to internal innovation.
• Human‑Centric Leadership: Supportive management focused on your goals.

Amaris Consulting is proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace. We are committed to promoting diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age, marital status, disability, or other characteristics.

Desired Skills and Experience

Project Management, Budget & Vendor Management, Agile/Scrum, Web Application Delivery, Atlassian (Jira/Confluence), Requirements & Documentation (BRD/FRD/User Stories), UAT & Quality Management, Stakeholder Management, Risk & Issue Management, Analytics (GA4/Adobe), Change Management, GCC Market Alignment.