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Software Project Manager

Plan, initiate, and manage information technology (IT) projects. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across saudi with 4 recent postings.

GCC postings
4
Active markets
1
Typical experience
5+ years
In brief

A Software Project Manager in the GCC region requires project management, forecasting, excel, Reading Comprehension, Active Listening. Plan, initiate, and manage information technology (IT) projects. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

Salary snapshot

What a Software Project Manager earns in the UAE

Median monthly gross in AED for a mid-level Software Project Manager. See the full breakdown by country and seniority.

25th percentile
17,500
Median
26,500
75th percentile
38,500
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Key responsibilities
  • 01Leads team on complex small, medium size project or significant segment of a large project.
  • 02Manages scope initiation, definition, change control and creates WBS.
  • 03Manages project plans activities definition, sequencing, estimating, assigning and schedule control.
  • 04Prepares and reviews responses to Requests for Information (RFI), responses to Requests for Proposal (RFP), contracts, and statements of work
  • 05Manage project execution to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and scope.
  • 06Confer with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
  • 07Monitor or track project milestones and deliverables.
  • 08Submit project deliverables, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
  • 09Assess current or future customer needs and priorities by communicating directly with customers, conducting surveys, or other methods.
  • 10Initiate, review, or approve modifications to project plans.
  • 11Schedule and facilitate meetings related to information technology projects.
  • 12Direct or coordinate activities of project personnel.
Required qualifications
  • — Bachelor's degree of Computer Science or Engineering
  • — 5+ years of experience of which 2 years in Software Project Management.
Education requirements
  • — Bachelor's degree

Required skills

project managementforecastingexcelReading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingSpeakingCritical Thinking

Preferred skills

Active LearningLearning StrategiesMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessCoordinationPersuasionNegotiationInstructingService OrientationComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingSystems Analysis

Tools & technologies

excelteams24SevenOffice Project3M Post-it AppActano RplanAdobe AcrobatAdobe ActionScriptAdobe Creative Cloud softwareAdobe DreamweaverAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignAdobe PhotoshopAdvanced business application programming ABAPAEC Software FastTrack ScheduleAirtableAJAX

Hiring companies we see

  • Sumerge
  • Adree
  • Squadio

Hired across

  • saudi
FAQ

  • What does a Software Project Manager do in the GCC?

    A Software Project Manager in the GCC performs core duties related to project management, forecasting, excel, adapted to the regional business environment and regulatory framework.

  • What qualifications do I need to be a Software Project Manager?

    Typically a Bachelor's degree is required, with 5+ years of experience in the field.

  • What is the demand for Software Project Manager in the GCC?

    The role is actively hired across saudi, with consistent demand from both local and multinational employers.

  • What skills are needed for a Software Project Manager role?

    Key skills include project management, forecasting, excel, Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Writing, along with strong communication and teamwork abilities.

  • Do I need Arabic to work as a Software Project Manager in the GCC?

    Arabic language proficiency is often preferred but not always required. It depends on the employer, sector, and client-facing nature of the role.

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