IT Project Manager

As a Project Manager within the IT PMO, you will leverage your skills and experience delivering IT infrastructure, networking, and software development projects to deliver on vital engagements as assigned by the senior management team.

Client Details

A well-established regional brand in the financial services sector.

Description

1. Lead end-to-end IT project management, including scope definition, timeline, resource allocation, and budgeting whilst ensuring successful delivery of multiple projects.
2. Oversee project execution, using industry-standard methodologies such as waterfall and agile to meet timelines, budgets, and deliverables as defined in the project plans.
3. Track project progress, manage scope changes, and pro-actively respond to challenges that may impact project delivery.
4. Drive communication and collaboration between cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment and success.
5. Identify and mitigate project risks and issues, escalating when necessary.
6. Document all project phases (e.g., Project Plans, RAID logs, change requests) and provide regular updates to PMO leadership and stakeholders on milestones, risks, and third-party vendor performance.

Profile

1. Between 8-12 years of hands-on project management experience, particularly in IT project delivery. Preferred background in the financial services industries such as FinTech, Banking, Insurance, Asset & Investments, etc.
2. A relevant university degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or similar. PMP, Scrum Master, CSM, or ACP qualifications are essential criteria.
3. Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering across all software development, business applications, and IT infrastructure style projects.
4. Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills alongside strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
5. Ability to speak both English & Arabic is highly desirable.

Job Offer

Attractive, tax-free salary opportunity to join a key regional entity in the sector.

Skills

1. Waterfall
2. Agile
3. Software Development
4. IT Infrastructure
5. Cybersecurity
6. Stakeholder management
7. Project planning
8. Risk management
9. Communication Skills