Samira Osman
Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Experienced Project Manager and Scrum Master with 7+ years of experience leading curriculum, assessment, and digital transformation projects in the UAE education sector. Experienced in Agile methodologies, product ownership, and cross-functional team leadership. Skilled at aligning strategy with execution, managing budgets, and delivering high-impact initiatives. Certified Scrum Master with expertise in implementing tools such as Jira and Trello to streamline workflows.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4037
4037
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Project Manager
Ministry of Education, UAE
Dubai, UAE
06.2017 - 09.2025
- Led end-to-end curriculum development projects, overseeing all phases from conception to implementation.
- Managed project budgets, tracking expenditures and ensuring adherence to financial constraints.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables. Developed and maintained project timelines, ensuring milestones were met on schedule.
- Conducted needs assessments and analysed educational trends to inform project planning and content development.
- Successfully introduced and integrated Agile tools (e.g., Jira, Trello) to streamline workflow and improve team efficiency.
- Served as Scrum Master on cross-functional teams, facilitating sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and reviews.
- Collaborated with product owners and stakeholders to prioritize features and deliver high-value outcomes.
- Curriculum Unit
Scrum Master
Pracctic
Remote
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Spearheaded Agile transformation initiatives, serving as a dedicated Scrum Master to guide teams through the adoption of Agile methodologies.
- Led and facilitated Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Focused on empowering cross-functional teams to self-organize, make informed decisions, and achieve project goals.
- Depicted good time management skills to ensure Scrum events are well-organized and productive.
- Facilitated effective communication and collaboration among team members, ensuring a positive and transparent working environment.
- Collaborated with product owners, business stakeholders, and development teams to prioritize and deliver high-value features.
- Skillfully managed conflicts within the team, fostering a positive and collaborative atmosphere conducive to achieving project goals.
- Contract
Assessment Specialist
Ministry of Education, UAE
Dubai, UAE
06.2017 - 05.2021
- Directed the design and implementation of assessment frameworks for K-12 English programs, ensuring alignment with national standards and learning outcomes.
- Developed and maintained a centralized digital assessment platform, enabling real-time analytics and data-driven insights for stakeholders.
- Led item development and quality assurance processes, including digital item writing, peer review, and validation to ensure reliability, fairness, and scalability.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams—including curriculum developers, IT, and software vendors—to ensure seamless integration of assessment products into digital learning ecosystems.
- Provided strategic reporting to senior leadership on product performance, KPIs, resource allocation, and adoption metrics.
- Implemented Agile workflows and project management tools (Jira, Trello) to streamline product development and accelerate release cycles.
- Assessment Unit
Head of English Department
Al Hudaibah Girls’ School, UAE
Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
01.2016 - 05.2017
- Spearheaded the development and refinement of the English department curriculum, aligning it with educational standards and objectives.
- Led initiatives to introduce innovative teaching methodologies, incorporating modern educational trends and technology.
- Designed and implemented professional development programs for English faculty, enhancing their teaching skills, content knowledge, and pedagogical approaches.
- Established and monitored effective assessment strategies to evaluate student progress and academic achievement within the English department.
- Ensured the English department's compliance with accreditation standards and educational regulations.
- Collaborated with accreditation bodies and participated in accreditation processes to maintain high academic standards.
Education
Master of Education - International Development
University College London
London, UKBachelor - International Development and International Relations
London Metropolitan University
London, UKSkills
- Curriculum Development
- Project Management
- Training and Development
- Team Leadership
- Communication
- Operations Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Strategic Planning
- Adaptability
- Product owner support
- Scrum methodology mastery
- Scrum event facilitation
- Time optimisation
Certification
- Professional Scrum Master I
- Professional Scrum Master II
- 5 Day Coding
- CELTA: Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
References
References are available on request.
Timeline
Scrum Master
Pracctic
09.2023 - 06.2024
Project Manager
Ministry of Education, UAE
06.2017 - 09.2025
Assessment Specialist
Ministry of Education, UAE
06.2017 - 05.2021
Head of English Department
Al Hudaibah Girls’ School, UAE
01.2016 - 05.2017
Master of Education - International Development
University College London
Bachelor - International Development and International Relations
London Metropolitan University