Project Manager (Finance Systems Implementation)
Role Overview
Lead the end-to-end implementation of a budgeting tool for a large semi-government organization based in Dubai, UAE.
Contract role with an initial four-month duration, renewable.
The role coordinates delivery within agreed scope, timelines, and budget across stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role overview
Lead the end-to-end implementation of a budgeting tool for a large semi-government organization based in Dubai, UAE.
Contract role with an initial four-month duration, renewable.
The role coordinates delivery within agreed scope, timelines, and budget across stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the budgeting-tool implementation and manage a project plan covering scope, schedule, milestones, budget, risks, and dependencies.
- Coordinate Finance, HR, IT, property teams, and the solution vendor; translate Finance budgeting, forecasting, and reporting needs into project requirements.
- Coordinate HR headcount and payroll budgeting inputs, user training, and change management.
- Manage phased rollouts by region and property, adapting to local needs and time zones.
- Run steering committee meetings and report progress to senior leadership; resolve risks and issues.
- Oversee training, testing, and go-live support; drive adoption, measure success after go-live, and capture lessons learned.
Knowledge, skills, and experience
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
- 2–4 years of proven Project Manager experience.
- Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong organization and ability to manage multiple workstreams.
- Finance background is an advantage.
- PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile project management certification is a plus.
- Hospitality or multi-property organization experience is desirable.
Availability
- Preference for candidates available immediately or within a short notice period after accepting an offer.
- Candidates must be able to work in the United Arab Emirates.
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