Junior Project Manager - eCommerce

Job description / Role

Junior Project Manager - eCommerce - Al Futtaim Retail Divisional Office - Dubai, U.A.E.

On this role you will be primarily responsible for assisting with the eCommerce project management for multiple eCommerce websites across all of Al Futtaim Retail brands, both domestic and international.

You will assist with projects (Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling and Closing) in any area of the retail eCommerce division (Most projects target is to get an online store for a brand which is 360 degree eCommerce capable). You will work directly with client (Al Futtaim brands) to guide expectations.

Key role will be participation in the planning and prioritization of build cycles at a client level. You will work closely with and support the Business Analyst to provide client with written estimates and scopes on project work with timeline dependent milestones.

Requirements

To be successful in this role you will need to have a Masters degree specialised in Computer Science or MIS preferably with commerce focus. PMP certification is preferred. Minimum 5+ years of relevant work in projects management and business analysis. Out of which 2+ years with ERP and CRM systems and 1+ years of external consulting experience, preferred.

Along with previous experience you must have hands on experience with client account management, integrated change control and lean management.

To be successful in this role you need to be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a software life-cycle. You need to have excellent attention to details, collaborating skills, communication skills, critical thinking skills, strategic implementation & planning.

About the Company

Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.

The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Groups continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.

The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Groups belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.