About the job
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Model of Work: Hybrid
Are you excited by challenges? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced, international and dynamic environment? Then now is the time to join Quorum Software, a rapidly growing company and industry leader in oil & gas transformation.
Quorum Software is the world’s largest provider of digital technology focused solely on business workflows that empower the next evolution of energy. From emerging companies to supermajors, throughout every region of the globe, customers rely on Quorum’s proven innovation and unmatched global expertise to streamline business operations and make data-driven decisions that optimize profitability and growth. Our industry-leading solutions are transforming energy companies across the entire value chain, helping visionary leaders evolve their organizations into modern energy companies.
Overview
The Project Manager is a key role in the Quorum Middle East Professional Services organization. The successful candidate will be able to transition rapidly and effectively between hands-on project management within individual projects in support of overall global program goals and deliverables, and high-level relationship building and program strategy planning and execution. The ideal candidate will have a proven history of project execution, success implementing business-oriented IT/Software solutions within the Oil and Gas industry, preferably with some experience in Production Operations and/or overall Upstream functions. This position is based in Abu Dhabi
Responsibilities
Implement the appropriate people, process and tools to improve team efficiency and effectiveness. Achieve the project goals within designated project constraints
Use good judgment and coaching skills to develop a project management approach to drive effective planning and optimize efficiencies of the project team
Use high level of knowledge and experience in blending traditional PM principles and practices with an Agile development approach in the right proportions to fit large, complex, mission-critical, enterprise-level projects and with the appropriate level of planning and provide the right balance of agility and predictability.
Assist in team development while holding teams accountable for their commitments, removing roadblocks to their work and leveraging resources
Support in managing customer expectations for project deliverables, managing stakeholder communications, and implement an effective system of project governance
Champion ongoing process improvement initiatives to implement best practices for Agile Project Management
Promote empowerment of the team, ensure that each team member is fully engaged in the project and making a meaningful contribution, and encourage a sustainable pace with high-levels of quality for the team
Use high level of knowledge and experience in blending traditional project management methods with Agile development approach to provide the right balance of agility and predictability
And other duties as assigned.
Requirements
University Degree, preferably B.S. Degree in Engineering discipline or Business Degree.
A proven track record of successfully implementing software or web development projects using Agile methodologies including 3+ years of experience as a Project Manager.
Experience overseeing multi-function project teams with members including Developers, Business Analysts, and QA Personnel
Understanding of software development life cycle models as well as knowledge of both Agile and traditional project management principles and practices and the ability to blend them together in the right proportions to fit a project and business environment
Previous experience with budgeting, execution or program management processes
Working knowledge of executing on Change Management initiatives and associated Best Practices
Understanding of conceptual modeling, data requirements and data consolidation
Experience with business architecture and business process management methodologies
Demonstrated technical prowess including solving complex problems, programming skills (SQL, C++/C#, Java, VB and/or other computer programming languages), and familiarity/understanding of systems architecture
Fluent in English, both written and verbal
Preferred Skills
MBA, or other advanced management training would be an asset
Oil and Gas industry or Software Project Management experience pertaining to familiarity with the upstream asset life cycle, would be considered an asset
Prior experience with SCRUM/Agile methodologies with enterprise-level application development projects. PMI-ACP, CSM, or equivalent preferred
PMI Project Manager Professional (PMP) Designation, PMI Program Management Professional (PgMP), Prince2 or equivalent is desired
Additional Details
Travel: Ability to travel internationally 30-50%. Must have a valid passport.
Visa Sponsorship: Employment eligibility to work with Quorum Software in the UAE is valued. Company might pursue visa sponsorship for this position at its sole discretion if candidate is outstanding and willing to relocate
About Quorum Software
Quorum Software connects people and information across the energy value chain. Twenty years ago, we built the first software for gas plant accountants. Pipeline operators came next, followed by land administrators, pumpers, and planners. Since 1998, Quorum has helped thousands of energy workers with business workflows that optimize profitability and growth. Our vision for the future connects the global energy ecosystem through cloud-first software, data standards, and integration. The trusted source of decision-ready data for 1,800+ companies, Quorum Software makes the essential connections that let us work better together in the connected energy workplace. For more information, visit quorumsoftware.com.
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