Project Manager

Project Manager

About SABIS^®

SABIS^® is a global education network that has an active presence in 21 countries on five continents and educates students in both the private and public sectors. SABIS^® schools implement the proven, proprietary SABIS^® Educational System, which has been developed and refined for over 135 years.

All students in the SABIS^® Network benefit from a long tradition of excellence in education, a reputation that is rooted in a well-developed philosophy that seeks to provide students with a top-quality education that prepares them to meet the challenges of a changing world.

For more information about the SABIS^® Network, visit: www.sabis.net.

Job Purpose

The Project Manager plays a vital role in planning, leading, organizing, and motivating project teams in relevant departments to achieve a high level of performance and quality in delivering projects on time within budget and scope that provide exceptional business value to users, according to SABIS® philosophy, procedures, and processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collecting and defining comprehensive project documentation, including the project scope, timelines, resource requirements, and expected outcomes to ensure clarity and feasibility of the project objectives
• Organizing and leading project status and working meetings, correcting deviations from plans, and performing delivery planning for assigned projects
• Assisting in setting and managing client expectations, maintaining clear communication with stakeholders, and establishing a strong project governance framework
• Adhering to business standards and organizational policies, and ensuring that all project activities comply with legal and procedural guidelines
• Overseeing and monitoring the implementation of the new system in collaboration with stakeholders to guarantee a seamless system transition and integration
• Monitoring project milestones to track overall progress and regularly updating stakeholders through detailed progress reports accordingly
• Identifying potential risks proactively, developing mitigation strategies as per the plan, and resolving issues promptly as they arise to minimize effects on the project's scope, timeline, and quality
• Choosing and implementing appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, and assessing their performance by using effective tools and techniques
• Encouraging team development and a cooperative work atmosphere, ensuring active participation among all team members, and supporting their professional growth
• Facilitating a successful project handover and providing ongoing support for any post-deployment inquiries or necessary software adjustments when and as needed
• Creating and maintaining comprehensive project documentation, ensuring all project deliverables are stored up-to-date and managed appropriately for future reference
• Performing other related tasks as they arise and as delegated by the Management

Ideal Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Business Computing, Computer Engineering, Finance and Accounting, or an equivalent
• English and Arabic Proficient
• PMP or AgilePM Certification
• A minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience in software development, and in the management of ERP implementation projects
• Professional behavior and ethical conduct
• Delivering results
• Continuous improvement
• Accountability and taking ownership
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong understanding of financial concepts and accounting principles

Employment Requirements:

Must meet all employment requirements including, but not limited to, country and local education and certification requirements, reference checks, and criminal background checks.

Additional details about this position will only be provided to short-listed candidates.

SABIS^® is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non – discrimination in employment on any basis including age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.