Project Manager Scrum Master

Job Description

Job Title: Project Manager/Scrum Master

Job Location : Dubai

Roles & Responsibilities:

Project Planning:

• Define project scope, objectives, and requirements.
• Develop a comprehensive project plan, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Identify risks and create risk management strategies.
  
  

• Assemble project teams, including selecting and assigning team members.
• Define roles and responsibilities within the project team.
• Provide leadership, direction, and motivation to the team.
• Foster a collaborative and productive team environment.
• Resolve conflicts within the team and escalate issues as necessary.
  
  

• Establish effective communication channels with stakeholders.
• Keep stakeholders informed about project progress, risks, and issues.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and address their concerns.
• Scope Management:
• Monitor project scope and ensure that changes are properly documented and approved.
• Prevent scope creep and manage scope changes effectively.
  
  

• Create and manage the project schedule.
• Track project progress against the schedule and adjust as needed.
• Ensure that project tasks are completed on time.
  
  

• Develop and manage the project budget.
• Monitor project expenses and control costs.
• Identify and manage cost variances.
  
  

• Establish and enforce quality standards for project deliverables.
• Conduct quality reviews and inspections.
• Implement quality control measures.
  
  

• Continuously assess project risks and develop risk response plans.
• Mitigate and monitor risks throughout the project lifecycle.
  
  

• Identify procurement needs and manage the procurement process.
• Select and manage vendors and contracts.
• Ensure that procurement activities align with project goals.
  
  

• Coordinate and integrate project components and deliverables. - Ensure that all project elements work together seamlessly.
  
  

• Generate regular project status reports for stakeholders. - Maintain project documentation, including project plans, issues logs, and change logs.
  
  

• Close out the project, ensuring that all deliverables are accepted and approved. - Conduct a post- project evaluation to assess project performance and identify lessons learned.
  
  

• Ensure that the project adheres to organizational policies, regulations, and ethical standards. -Promote ethical behaviour within the project team.
  
  

• Act as Scrum Master, Facilitate all the Scrum activities and ceremonies. Ensure Jira configured tomeets the team ways of working.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Identify areas for process improvement and implement best practices. - Seek opportunities to enhance project management methodologies.
  
  

• Expertise in creating project plans, defining scope, setting objectives, and establishing timelines to ensure successful project delivery. Proficiency in tools like Microsoft Project, Jira, or Trello for project tracking.
  
  

• Strong leadership skills to inspire and guide teams, delegate tasks, resolve conflicts, and ensure effective collaboration across diverse teams.
  
  

• Ability to engage with stakeholders, understand their requirements, manage expectations, and ensure alignment with project goals.
  
  

• Proficiency in identifying potential risks, developing mitigation strategies, and proactively addressing issues to keep the project on track.
  
  

• Skills in creating budgets, monitoring expenses, and ensuring projects are delivered within the allocated financial resources.
  
  

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for updating stakeholders, presenting progress, and delivering status reports.
  
  

• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or other project management frameworks to manage iterative processes effectively and adapt to changes.
  
  

• Strong time management skills to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
  
  

• Analytical thinking and the ability to make informed decisions to address challenges and drive project success.
  
  

• Knowledge of project management software, collaboration tools like Slack or Microsoft Teams, and possibly industry-specific software.
  
  

• Understanding of quality assurance processes to ensure that project deliverables meet standards and client expectations.
  
  

• Skills in negotiating with stakeholders, managing competing priorities, and resolving conflicts constructively.
  
  

• Adaptability, attention to detail, emotional intelligence, and the ability to perform under pressure in dynamic environments.
  
  

• Relevant certifications like PMP (Project Management Professional), PRINCE2, or Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP) add significant value.