Information Technology Project Manager

Preferred Candidate Location: Candidates from the USA, UAE, and Dubai.

Certification: Having a PMP certificate will be an advantage.

Experience: 4 to 10 years.

General Purpose:

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and finalizing projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This role involves coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants to deliver projects according to plan. The Project Manager will also define the project's objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle.

Nature & Scope:

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
• Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
• Draft and submit budget proposals and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary.
• Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
• Track project milestones and deliverables.
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
• Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
• Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout the project life cycle.
• Coach, mentor, motivate, and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
• Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project.

Education:

• A bachelor's degree is required in computer science, information technology, or a related field.

Experience:

• Proven experience as a Project Manager or similar role.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
• Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices.
• Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful.
• Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline.

Skills / Knowledge:

• Experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Familiarity with risk management and quality assurance control.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ensure effective two-way and multicultural communications.
• Adhere to Company policies and procedures and comply with the Code of Conduct.