Operations Project Manager

Role Overview

We are looking for an organized and proactive Operations Project Manager to manage the operational coordination of ongoing projects, ensuring seamless alignment between project teams and the finance department. This position demands a strong commitment to ownership, responsibility, and follow-through, capable of juggling multiple priorities, maintaining precise reporting, and fostering financial and operational best practices across all projects.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage daily operational coordination of active projects to ensure timely progress.
• Track project timelines, deliverables, and operational needs to keep projects on schedule.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams to guarantee projects proceed as planned.
• Serve as the main liaison between project teams and the finance department.
• Oversee project budgets, expenditure, invoicing processes, payment statuses, and cost monitoring.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, financial monitoring, and preparing project reports.
• Maintain accurate and updated project data, documentation, and records.
• Identify and escalate operational or financial risks promptly.
• Ensure stakeholders are accountable by following up on pending tasks and action items.
• Enhance workflows, reporting systems, and coordination mechanisms across projects.
• Generate regular project and financial status updates for management review.
• Maintain strong control over project organization, priority setting, and cross-functional communication.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Operations Management, Project Management, or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience in project coordination, operations, or project management roles.
• Sound knowledge of finance-related procedures including budgeting, cost tracking, and reporting.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to multitask effectively.
• High levels of ownership, accountability, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Capability to collaborate across departments and oversee multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and adhere to deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and project tracking or reporting tools.
• Proactive problem solving with anticipation of potential issues.
• Successful track record delivering IT projects within the UAE market.
• Experience working directly with public sector entities.

Preferred Skills and Certifications

• Experience partnering with finance teams on project budgeting and financial reporting.
• Familiarity with project management software and ERP systems.
• Background in operational process improvements.
• Possession of PMP or related project management certifications is advantageous.

Skills

• Project coordination
• Operations management
• Budget monitoring
• Financial reporting
• Cross-department collaboration
• Organizational planning
• Accountability and ownership
• Stakeholder communication
• Proactive problem solving
• Detail oriented

Employee Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Work From Home flexibility
• Training and Professional Development opportunities
• Performance-based bonus schemes