About the Role
As a Project Manager/Scrum Master, you will be responsible for coordinating and delivering AI and GenAI initiatives using Agile methodologies. This role combines project management, sprint facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and delivery governance to ensure the successful execution of AI products and solutions. You will work closely with Product Managers, Architects, Engineers, and business stakeholders to meet delivery commitments, manage risks proactively, and facilitate efficient operations within the AI Centre of Excellence (AI CoE) delivery framework.
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Agile Delivery & Scrum Facilitation
- Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
- Support backlog refinement activities and sprint readiness.
- Track sprint progress and team commitments.
- Identify and remove delivery impediments and blockers.
- Promote Agile best practices and continuous improvement within the team.
- Help teams improve sprint predictability, quality, and delivery performance.
Project Coordination
- Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, and delivery plans.
- Coordinate activities across business and technical teams.
- Track project progress against agreed timelines and deliverables.
- Monitor dependencies, risks, assumptions, and issues.
- Escalate delivery concerns appropriately and ensure timely resolution.
- Leverage historical project data to identify bottlenecks, predict delays, and prevent budget overruns before they occur.
- Support project governance and status reporting.
Stakeholder Management
- Act as a central point of coordination between stakeholders and delivery teams.
- Communicate project status, risks, and key decisions to stakeholders.
- Ensure alignment between business expectations and delivery commitments.
AI Delivery Support
- Support the delivery of AI, GenAI, automation, analytics, and digital transformation initiatives.
- Coordinate activities between Product Managers, Architects, Developers, QA, and Business Analysts.
- Ensure project activities align with AI CoE delivery standards and governance requirements.
Reporting & Governance
- Prepare weekly project status reports and dashboards.
- Maintain project documentation and action logs.
- Track RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) registers.
What You’ll Bring
Experience
- 3-8 years of experience in Project Management, Scrum Master, PMO, or Agile Delivery roles.
- Experience delivering technology, AI, data, analytics, or software development projects.
- Experience working in Agile environments.
- Experience coordinating cross-functional teams.
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
- PMI-PMP Certified
Technical Skills & Specialized Knowledge
Project Management
- Project planning and coordination
- Risk and issue management
- Stakeholder communication
- Status reporting
- Dependency management
- Documentation and governance
Agile & Scrum
- Scrum framework
- Kanban principles
- Sprint planning and execution
- Agile ceremonies facilitation
- Team coaching
- Continuous improvement
Technical Awareness
- Understanding of AI and Generative AI concepts
- Software development lifecycle (SDLC)
- Cloud and data platform fundamentals
- AI product delivery lifecycle
Tools
- Jira
- Azure DevOps
- Asana
- Microsoft 365 Suite
Attributes & Soft Skills
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across multi-located and diverse teams.
- Ability to understand and translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Curious, proactive, and eager to learn.
- Excellent verbal and written communication in English; Arabic is preferred.
What Sets You Apart
- Passion for AI, Generative AI, and emerging technologies.
- Strong facilitator who can bridge business and technical teams.
- Proactive problem-solver who removes blockers and drives delivery.
- Excellent communicator with strong stakeholder management skills.
- Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative, agile-minded, and focused on continuous improvement.
- Motivated by turning innovative ideas into impactful business solutions.
How You’ll Make a Difference
In this role, you will embody the skills and behaviors of The Professional framework, helping deliver on the strategy while growing and developing as a leader.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
You will build a meaningful career supported by rewards and benefits that help you thrive, including competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and programs that promote well-being, balance, and personal growth. You will have access to continuous learning, digital upskilling, and a collaborative environment that values innovation, mentorship, and diversity.
