Technical Project Manager

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead the delivery of the UDP build in Dubai. This role involves converting high-level program objectives into actionable sprint and release plans, coordinating engineering and architecture teams, managing technical risks, and ensuring compliance with Data Delivery Architecture (DDA) standards throughout the delivery process.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute delivery plans including work breakdown structures, sprint and release schedules using Agile, Scrum, and SAFe methodologies.
• Coordinate daily activities with data architects and engineers focusing on lakehouse designs such as Dremio and Databricks, and managing ETL/ELT pipelines alongside integration with other systems.
• Track and enforce DDA compliance by maintaining checklists for data classification, security, interoperability, and ensuring proper evidence collection.
• Manage and update risk and issue logs (RAID), escalating significant risks when necessary.
• Serve as the main technical liaison for client IT, data teams, security and compliance stakeholders, as well as subcontractors and vendors.
• Produce progress and status reports and prepare delivery dashboards for steering committees.
• Oversee quality assurance processes including testing cycles, UAT, defect triage, and the tracking of resolution activities.
• Collaborate with organizational change management and training teams to align technical releases with user adoption initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or closely related disciplines.
• 8 to 12 years overall professional experience, with at least 5 years managing technical projects or delivery specifically within data platform, cloud, or analytics environments.
• Proven knowledge of data lakehouse architectures including Databricks, Dremio, and Snowflake, along with expertise in major cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• Experience in data integration and ETL tools.
• Hands-on expertise in Agile delivery frameworks, such as Scrum and SAFe; certifications like PMP, PRINCE2, or CSM are advantageous.
• Familiarity with UAE government digital compliance standards, including DDA and Dubai Pulse frameworks, is preferred and can be developed with leadership support.
• Excellent coordination and communication abilities to operate effectively between technical teams and client governance bodies.
• Fluency in English is mandatory; knowledge of Arabic is beneficial.
• Availability to work in the UAE market is preferred.

Success Indicators

• Consistent delivery within sprint and project milestones.
• Quality metrics and defect rates maintained within agreed thresholds.
• Proactive risk identification and escalation processes.
• Completion of all required compliance checkpoints.
• High satisfaction ratings from client technical stakeholders.