Technical Project Manager

Chalhoub Group

UAE

Ref: GP285-961

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

We are Chalhoub Group, a leading family business in the world of beauty, fashion and gifts. We have blended our Middle East expertise and intimate knowledge of luxury to offer service excellence to all our partners and a unique experience to all our customers for over 60 years

As we continue to grow, it's our vision to become a hybrid retailer, bringing luxury experiences to the fingertips of customers everywhere.

Our passionate teams drive our vision forward, without them, we couldn't create luxury experiences for our customers. Through opportunities, development and support, we empower each and every employee to achieve their career goals - and beyond. It's an exciting journey we're on, and one you could be part of.

We are hiring a highly motivated and structured hands-on technical /Digital Project Manager to join our team.

Our ideal candidate will have a talent for designing, developing and delivering complex Technical/Digital projects from early thought/vision stage to completed roll-out.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about delivering world-class digital products and has the necessary technical and analytical skills to drive success.

What you'll be doing:

- Manage technical Technical/Digital projects in terms of scope, prerequisites, risks, quality assurance, execution and acceptance
- Lead the comprehensive analysis (incl. user interviews, system requirements etc.), planning, development and implementation of customer facing applications/application systems/infrastructure and other relevant high complexity technical projects (both for web and mobile - where applicable)
- Run the business and technical analysis of project ideas, determine required resources and ensure that all specifications are structured, aligned and documented. Validate proposals, ensure feasibility and explore execution options
- Understand customer, business and stakeholder needs, define priorities and propose technical solutions (scope, dependencies, risks, budget, schedule etc.).
- Create RFPs for UX design, development/coding agencies, and/or consultancies; initiate service provider/vendor selection, evaluate opportunities, negotiate and select
- Manage 3rd party expertise/teams incl. coders, designers and consultants.
- Deliver success as per scope/schedule/plan/budget, minimizing and mitigating project risks
- Analyse project feedback and enhancement requests; ensure business goals are met with heavy focus on UX, quality and timely execution
- Track project status and supervise the development/coding progress on a regular basis; ensure the quality of the work completed
- Create and deliver status reports on the projects
- Consult the business internally on technical projects as subject matter expert

Requirements

What you need to succeed in this role:

- Good command of English
- Display of integrity in personal and business life
- Strong team player; the ability to work independently while also successfully collaborating with peers
- Vast knowledge of current/emerging Technical/Digital technologies, software and relevant processes
- Degree in computer sciences/engineering with a project management certification (PMP; additional PMI-ACP or PMI-PBA is highly appreciated)
- 6-8 years worth of completed Technical/Digital projects as project lead; great track-record in handling both back-end and front-end project streams as team manager
- Comfortable planning and managing large-scale technical/Digital projects hands-on, with rolled-up sleeves
- Excellent time and resource management skills; can manage multiple projects simultaneously without difficulty in various geographic locations if necessary
- Advanced communication skills: responsible for ensuring the smooth collaboration between UX designers/product owner/coders/agencies and further stakeholders
- Solid knowledge of Agile/Scrum approach with the proven ability to lead development efforts in different settings
- Perfectionist in execution, high attention to detail and ownership
- Enjoys high pace, demanding, performance driven environment
- Bonus, but not required: technical consulting or technical project execution experience with a corporate highly appreciated; project experience in the GCC; language skills for interacting with different development teams (Arabic/Russian/Turkish/Polish/Bulgarian/Hungarian/Romanian etc. or Urdu/Hindi/Punjabi etc)

Ready to join our exciting transformation to become a hybrid retailer, bringing luxury experiences to the fingertips of our customers everywhere? Now's your chance. By being part of our journey here at Chalhoub Group, you can make a real impact on customers and some of the finest brands in the world. In return, you'll have everything you need to innovate your career.

What we can offer you

We will help shape your journey with us through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility.

Our Group offers the opportunity to support careers that may span different teams, different job roles, different categories and even different countries. We offer diverse career paths for those who show drive and passion as well as the desire to learn and grow.

Amazing benefits

We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, life insurance, child education contribution & exclusive employee discounts

About the Company

The Chalhoub Group is the leading partner for luxury across the Middle East since 1955. As an expert in retail, distribution and marketing services based in Dubai, the group has become a major player in the fashion, beauty and gift sectors regionally.

By blending its Middle East expertise and intimate knowledge of luxury, Chalhoub Group is building brands in the region, by offering service excellence to all its partners and a unique experience to its customers through its passionate teams.

With a growing workforce of more than 9,000 people, implemented in 14 countries, as well as the operating of over 470 retail outlets, the group's success is attributed to its most valued asset of highly skilled and dedicated teams. Professionalism and passion are what fuel the Chalhoub Group's competitive edge in today's market.

By being committed to implementing sustainable practices into their business, the Chalhoub Group has been awarded in 2013 the CSR Label from the Dubai Chamber of Commerce.

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