SDLC Project Manager - Arabic Speaker

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage end-to-end project lifecycles , ensuring alignment with business objectives, quality standards, and timelines.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and multiple external partners to deliver seamless integration solutions.
• Develop detailed project plans , including scope, timeline, budget, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Monitor project performance using KPIs and adapt strategies to ensure successful delivery.
• Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, facilitating effective communication and collaboration between internal and external parties.
• Ensure adherence to SDLC best practices , including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, and deployment.
• Manage change requests, escalating issues as necessary while maintaining project scope and objectives.
• Provide regular status updates to leadership, highlighting progress, risks, and recommendations.

Requirements:

• Fluent in English & Arabic
• 8+ years of experience in project management, with significant exposure to SDLC and integration projects.
• Proven experience managing large-scale projects with multiple stakeholders and complex dependencies.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) and tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, or equivalent).
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and deliver results.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to manage diverse teams and foster collaboration.
• Knows how to manage and monitor software project budget and resource allocations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in PMP , Prince2 , or Agile methodologies .
• Experience in sectors like IT services, digital transformation, or enterprise solutions .
• Knowledge of relevant integration tools and platforms .
• Monitor burn rate, cost performance (CPI), schedule performance (SPI), and overall ROI; implement cost-control measures and cost-reduction opportunities.
• SAP Project Management experience (planning, governance, and execution of SAP-related initiatives).
• Experience with SAP Activate methodology, SAP Solution Manager, or similar SAP delivery tools
• Retail or E-Commerce experience (online storefronts, POS, order management, payments, fulfillment, digital marketing integrations).