Senior Project Manager – OpenText ECM & Archiving Solutions

Senior Project Manager – ECM & Archiving Solutions. Dubai, UAE | Full-Time. Immediate / Short Notice Preferred. Preferred Arabic. Must have a certification in Microsoft Project. We are looking for a Senior Project Manager with strong domain experience in ECM and Enterprise Archiving to lead complex digital transformation initiatives. This role requires a deep understanding of enterprise content ecosystems, including content lifecycle management, records management, archiving strategies, and compliance frameworks. The candidate should be capable of managing end-to-end ECM implementations integrated with enterprise applications. Key Responsibilities: Lead and deliver Enterprise Content Management (ECM) and Archiving projects across industries. Manage full project lifecycle from initiation, planning, execution to delivery and support transition. Drive implementation of solutions involving content lifecycle management, records management & compliance, enterprise archiving strategies (structured & unstructured data). Collaborate with solution architects, consultants, and client stakeholders to ensure alignment with business requirements. Oversee integrations with enterprise applications such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft (SharePoint, Azure), and other line-of-business systems. Ensure adherence to information governance, regulatory compliance, and security standards. Manage project risks, dependencies, and change requests effectively. Track and report project progress, KPIs, and delivery metrics to internal and external stakeholders. Coordinate with vendors, partners, and third-party technology providers. Support pre-sales activities, including effort estimation, solution approach, and project planning. Required Skills & Experience: 5+ years of project management experience, with a strong focus on ECM and Archiving solutions. Proven track record of delivering enterprise-scale ECM implementations. Hands-on experience with one or more platforms: OpenText (Content Suite, Extended ECM, Archive Center), Microsoft SharePoint / SharePoint Online, Other ECM platforms (Documentum, Alfresco, etc.). Strong understanding of Enterprise Information Management (EIM) principles, document & content lifecycle management, records management and retention policies, archiving strategies for compliance and performance optimisation. Experience working with integrated enterprise environments (ERP, CRM, HRMS, etc.). Strong stakeholder management skills across business and IT teams. Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery models. PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent certification (Agile certifications like CSM/PMI-ACP are a plus).