Job Summary Data Science Middle East (DSME) is seeking an experienced Engagement Manager to lead Managed Services and IT Outsourcing engagements for enterprise customers across the GCC region. The Engagement Manager will…
Skills: Managed Services Delivery, IT Outsourcing, Service Delivery Management, SLA & KPI Management, ITSM
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Full-time
bachelor degree
Posted 15d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Engagement Manager will lead Managed Services and IT Outsourcing engagements, acting as the primary client contact to ensure operational excellence and service delivery. They are responsible for managing client relationships, overseeing outsourced resources, and driving continuous service improvements to meet contractual obligations.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and possess at least 7 years of experience in engagement management or IT service delivery. Strong expertise in managing enterprise-level SLAs, KPIs, and cross-functional technical teams is required.
Full job description
Job Summary
Data Science Middle East (DSME) is seeking an experienced Engagement Manager to lead Managed Services and IT Outsourcing engagements for enterprise customers across the GCC region. The Engagement Manager will act as the primary client contact, ensuring successful service delivery, operational excellence, and long-term customer satisfaction throughout the engagement lifecycle.
This role is responsible for managing enterprise client engagements, overseeing outsourced resources, ensuring SLA and KPI compliance, coordinating with internal delivery and talent acquisition teams, and driving continuous service improvements. The successful candidate will also collaborate with Sales and Client Success teams to support account growth, contract renewals, and service expansion opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Client & Engagement Management
Act as the primary point of contact for Managed Services and Outsourcing customers.
Build and maintain long-term client relationships while ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction.
Lead governance meetings, service reviews, executive business reviews (EBRs), and operational discussions.
Manage engagement scope, contractual commitments, service quality, and delivery performance.
Proactively manage customer escalations and ensure timely issue resolution.
Managed Services Delivery
Lead end-to-end delivery of Managed Services and IT Outsourcing engagements.
Ensure compliance with agreed SLAs, KPIs, contractual obligations, and quality standards.
Monitor operational performance and drive continuous service improvement initiatives.
Identify delivery risks and implement mitigation and business continuity plans.
Resource & Team Management
Manage the complete lifecycle of outsourced consultants, including onboarding, deployment, utilization, performance management, and offboarding.
Act as the reporting manager for outsourced consultants and managed service teams.
Conduct regular performance reviews and provide coaching, mentoring, and professional development.
Optimize workforce planning and resource allocation across multiple client engagements.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Sales, Client Success Managers, Delivery Managers, Technical Leads, and Talent Acquisition teams.
Gather and validate customer requirements and translate them into resource and delivery plans.
Coordinate recruitment activities to ensure timely staffing fulfillment.
Support service transitions, knowledge transfer, and onboarding for new engagements.
Commercial & Business Growth
Support contract renewals, change requests, service expansions, and account growth initiatives.
Identify opportunities to introduce additional DSME services within existing customer accounts.
Participate in account planning and customer success initiatives.
Support proposal preparation and solution discussions for Managed Services opportunities.
Governance & Operational Excellence
Monitor and report engagement KPIs, SLAs, utilization, financial performance, and customer satisfaction metrics.
Prepare executive dashboards, operational reports, and service review presentations.
Ensure compliance with internal governance, quality standards, and operational processes.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
Preferred Certifications
PMP
PRINCE2
ITIL Foundation
Agile
Scrum
Experience
Minimum 7 years of experience in Engagement Management, Managed Services, IT Outsourcing, Service Delivery, Account Management, or similar customer-facing leadership roles.
Proven experience managing enterprise Managed Services or IT Outsourcing engagements.
Experience leading cross-functional technical teams across multiple customers and projects.
Strong understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Agile methodologies, and enterprise IT environments.
Experience managing SLAs, KPIs, customer escalations, governance, and service delivery performance.
Empowering Businesses with AI-driven Insights and Solutions
Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
2015
Headquarters
Dubai, Dubai
LinkedIn followers
13,779
DataScience Middle East (DSME) is a leading, AI-driven consulting and technology company specializing in advanced analytics, data engineering, and intelligent decision platforms. We help organizations transform data and AI strategies into secure, scalable, production-ready solutions that deliver measurable business impact across regulated and high-growth industries.
Founded in 2015, DSME brings deep expertise in building cutting-edge AI and advanced analytics solutions that turn complex data into intelligent, actionable decisions. With a proven track record in delivering scalable, production-grade platforms, we enable organizations to achieve sustainable, future-ready outcomes.
DSME operates as a single, integrated delivery organization, combining deep domain expertise, strong regional understanding, and advanced AI capabilities to address complex business and regulatory challenges with speed, precision, and confidence.
Our hybrid delivery model blends client-facing teams across the Middle East and Africa with nearshore and offshore delivery centers in Egypt, India, and beyond - working seamlessly as one unified network. This approach allows us to stay close to our clients while scaling rapidly and efficiently as demands evolve.
The result is a powerful balance of local insight and global execution. Our clients benefit from faster time-to-value, access to highly specialized data, AI, and engineering talent, and the flexibility to scale solutions in line with changing business and regulatory requirements.
With our delivery capability, built-in scalability, cultural alignment, and a strong focus on governance, security, and compliance, DSME enables organizations to build, modernize, and operationalize AI with confidence today and into the future.
DSME | Empowering Decisions with AI
Offices: Dubai, Dubai, AE · 6th of October , EG · Riyadh , SA · Mumbia , IN
Product DevelopmentApplication ModernizationTech ConsultingEnterprise Data ManagementData Analytics & Artificial IntelligenceFinancial Crimes AnalyticsRisk ManagementRobotic Process Automation (RPA)Data Governanceand Customer Intelligence
Empowering Businesses with AI-driven Insights and Solutions
Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
2015
Headquarters
Dubai, Dubai
LinkedIn followers
13,779
DataScience Middle East (DSME) is a leading, AI-driven consulting and technology company specializing in advanced analytics, data engineering, and intelligent decision platforms. We help organizations transform data and AI strategies into secure, scalable, production-ready solutions that deliver measurable business impact across regulated and high-growth industries.
Founded in 2015, DSME brings deep expertise in building cutting-edge AI and advanced analytics solutions that turn complex data into intelligent, actionable decisions. With a proven track record in delivering scalable, production-grade platforms, we enable organizations to achieve sustainable, future-ready outcomes.
DSME operates as a single, integrated delivery organization, combining deep domain expertise, strong regional understanding, and advanced AI capabilities to address complex business and regulatory challenges with speed, precision, and confidence.
Our hybrid delivery model blends client-facing teams across the Middle East and Africa with nearshore and offshore delivery centers in Egypt, India, and beyond - working seamlessly as one unified network. This approach allows us to stay close to our clients while scaling rapidly and efficiently as demands evolve.
The result is a powerful balance of local insight and global execution. Our clients benefit from faster time-to-value, access to highly specialized data, AI, and engineering talent, and the flexibility to scale solutions in line with changing business and regulatory requirements.
With our delivery capability, built-in scalability, cultural alignment, and a strong focus on governance, security, and compliance, DSME enables organizations to build, modernize, and operationalize AI with confidence today and into the future.
DSME | Empowering Decisions with AI
Offices: Dubai, Dubai, AE · 6th of October , EG · Riyadh , SA · Mumbia , IN
Product DevelopmentApplication ModernizationTech ConsultingEnterprise Data ManagementData Analytics & Artificial IntelligenceFinancial Crimes AnalyticsRisk ManagementRobotic Process Automation (RPA)Data Governanceand Customer Intelligence