Senior Project Manager Professional Services UAE

OverviewWe’re in an unbelievably exciting area of tech and are fundamentally reshaping the data storage industry. Here you lead with innovative thinking grow along with us and join the smartest team in the industry. This type of work that changes the world is what the tech industry was founded on. If you’re ready to seize the endless opportunities and leave your mark, come join us.THE ROLEAs an experienced Project Manager you will oversee project delivery for a number of projects in your own portfolio and ensure those projects are delivered on time within budget and to a high standard to the satisfaction of the Customer Pure Advanced Services and Pure Sales stakeholders. You will deliver Advanced Services projects varying in complexity from medium to large within the software development software deployment Kubernetes and storage industry. You will have overall responsibility for the successful delivery of your project portfolio including evaluating the impact of delivery on overall customer satisfaction, profitability and business potential. You will have full accountability for compliance with Pure Storage’s revenue recognition rules and policies. You will use your experience to give input regarding the creation of methodologies and best practices and act as a change agent to build a culture of continuous improvement. You will also work with cross-functional teams including Sales, Product Marketing, Business Development Managers, Services and Engineering to successfully deliver Professional Services solutions for the design and deployment of modern Kubernetes solutions for customers. Travel may be required as customer project and business requirements dictate.WHAT YOU’LL DOManagement of local and remote project resources both internal and external Pure partnersBeing the primary interface into customer management including complex stakeholder managementManagement of 3rd party partners/suppliers and/or other service lines within the businessProject scope management ensuring customer value received, tracking, processing project change orders, ensuring high-quality project deliverables and documenting customer agreements.Developing project plans and tracking progress versus the planMaintaining project/program reporting materials (via an online document repository such as Google Docs) and maintain project status documentationTrack and report project issues and risks and the impact on the organizationEstablishing work timelines and managing resources consumed vs. forecasted level of effortWe are primarily an in-office environment and therefore you will be expected to work from the OFFICELOCATION office in compliance with Pures policies unless you are on PTO or work travel or other approved leave.WHAT YOU BRINGBachelors degree or equivalent work experiencePRINCE2 or PMP certificationManagement of billable professional services projects is essentialITIL AGILE & other certifications preferred5 years experience in project management in an external customer-facing environmentExcellent business writing and communication skillsProactive approach to ensuring project successStrong presentation skillsCollaborative self-starterKnowledgeable on the full project management lifecycle from proposal through deliveryExcellent organisational, analytical and negotiation skillsExcellent problem solver; ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusionsMust be enthusiastic and action-orientedCapable of independently solving complex workflow problemsAble to communicate clearly and effectively to internal and external stakeholdersExperience in a customer satisfaction-focused environmentExperience working in KeyedIn or preferred not essentialExperience working with Google Workspace Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Calendar, Mail)WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM USPure Innovation: We celebrate those who think critically like a challenge and aspire to be trailblazers.Pure Growth: We give you the space and support to grow along with us and to contribute to something meaningful. We have been named Fortune’s Best Large Workplaces in the Bay Area, Fortune’s Best Workplaces for Millennials and certified as a Great Place to Work!Pure Team: We build each other up and set aside ego for the greater good.And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance including flexible time off wellness resources and company-sponsored team events. Check out for more information.ACCOMMODATIONS AND ACCESSIBILITY:Candidates with disabilities may request accommodations for all aspects of our hiring process. For more on this contact us at if you’re invited to an interview.OUR COMMITMENT TO A STRONG AND INCLUSIVE TEAM:We’re forging a future where everyone finds their rightful place and where every voice matters. Where uniqueness isn’t just accepted but embraced. That’s why we are committed to fostering the growth and development of every person, cultivating a