Description

Etisalat is currently seeking a suitably qualified candidate for the position of Project Manager in Abu Dhabi. The selected candidate will be engaged with Etisalat, however, will be working at a client site.

Job Duties of Project Manager

Project management
• Manages the day-to-day operational and tactical aspects of multiple or large-scale projects.
• Oversees managers working on client engagements within practice.
• Reviews high-level deliverables across projects.
• Implements engagement review and quality assurance procedures in accordance with our methodology to ensure profitable and successful execution of consulting engagements as measured by regional goals and customer satisfaction.
• Minimizes our exposure and risk across multiple projects.
• Manages scope and mitigates risk across projects.

Project Accounting
• Determines appropriate revenue recognition, ensures accurate invoicing, and monitors receivables for all projects under the role’s direction.
• Integrates financial data for multiple projects.
• Compares financial data for practice to that of other practices and seeks ways to maximize revenue.
• Analyses profitability, revenue, margins, bill rates and utilization across projects.
• Addresses elevated billing issues when they arise.

Financial Management
• Manages to and achieves revenue goals set for projects.
• Accurately forecasts revenue, profitability, margins, bill rates and utilization across projects.
• Sets expectations upward regarding revenue and profitability projections.

Business Development
• Identifies partnership opportunities and capitalizes on “add-on” sales opportunities across projects.
• Achieves “add on” revenue goals.
• Assists in the identification of strategic accounts.
• Works in conjunction with the sales team to follow up on sales leads within practice.
• Grows long-term relationships with clients and capitalizes on equity and partnership opportunities.
• Serves as key participant in team and client meetings.
• Raises our visibility through involvement in local industry organizations.
• Confronts issues openly and quickly.
• Effectively communicates relevant project/practice information to superiors and peers in other practices.
• Handles difficult personnel situations directly, using appropriate discretion, HR advice, and respect for the individual.
• Assists in the evaluation and redesign of practice offerings.
• Possesses a thorough understanding of our service offerings, technical preferences, and technical direction.
• Tactfully communicates sensitive information.

Job Requirements For Project Manager

The eligibility requirements for the role of Project Manager are as under.

Qualification
• BS/BA in a related field.

Experience
• 5+ years of experience in project management in a related field.

Certification
• PMP certification is a MUST.

Professional Qualities
• Leadership.
• Challenges others to develop as leaders while clarifying roles and responsibilities.
• Pursues excellence in all aspects of business.
• Possesses the expert knowledge to identify opportunities for change and the ability to convey the need for change.
• Builds expert knowledge in our industry and conveys knowledge to others.
• Teamwork.
• Evokes creative and innovative thinking from team members while helping them to bring their ideas and career plans to fruition.
• Helps to determine new, creative ways to employ teams on projects and distribute responsibilities.
• Works across practice to share lessons learned and best practices.
• Client Management.
• Manages day-to-day client interaction and expectations for multiple or large-scale projects.
• Anticipates clients’ needs and proposes alternative business solutions.
• Continually seeks and capitalizes upon opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships.
• Possesses a knowledge base of each client’s business, organization and objectives.

Skills & Knowledge Desired
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and of project management tools.

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