IT Project/Program Manager - POS RollOut

Blake Anderson

UAE

Ref: KP429-255

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Client is currently seeking services of Senior Project Manager to implement new applications across there retail stores. This is a contractual assignment initially for 6 months with possibility of extension. Ideal candidate must have Strong stakeholder management skills to drive the implementation through in timelines allocated, including change management/risk management, documentation, presentation skills, prior experience in similar rollouts.

Brief:
• Roll out for POS applications across 500 terminals
• Windows 10 roll out to 4400 clients
• Back Office Server upgrade/replacement to close to 250 stores
• Organise the resources and ensure that actions are taken to ensure that the implementation is delivered on time and to budget.
• Very strong ERP implementation experience in SAP/Oracle

Requirements

• The ideal candidate would have substantial delivery experience on similar scale of projects and would ideally have a professional construction background (architecture, surveying, construction manager)
• This person must have strong leadership, management and interpersonal skills.
• A team player with the ability to work autonomously, on multiple projects and thrive in a dynamic and pressured environment.
• Leading the projects from inception to store opening this person should have a breadth of experience and knowledge of the whole project process.
• A solid background in IT in a corporate environment
• Experience of managing complex projects
• Experience in technical rollouts of infrastructure and applications
• Extensive experience in opening new stores/sites in a retail environment
• Experience of implementing solutions which integrate with a retail PoS system.

About the Company

Blake Anderson is a boutique consultancy based in the UK, with a satellite office in Dubai. Specialising in Technical and Construction Recruitment, Blake Anderson provides a superior service to clients and candidates within the construction and technical sectors.

We concentrate on placing professionals throughout the world, focusing mainly on the Middle East and Asia, drawing on both the global and local markets for highly qualified professionals. In order to attract the best talent, we invest in various high-end advertising mediums.

With a database of 1,000's of candidates, our experienced consultants have a wealth of recruitment knowledge and have a consultative approach at all times, ensuring a second to none service.

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Program Manager salaries in UAE

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AED 43,500

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