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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, UK

Bachelor - International Development and International Relations

London Metropolitan University
London, UK

Skills

  • 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

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