IT Project Manager

General:

• Manage Software Implementation project activities across all project phases, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, control and closure.
• Effectively communicate and interact with client, projects teams, and stakeholders at all levels.
• Work collaboratively with the client, project development, and implementation teams, manage contract, and follow management directives during project execution
• Ability of hands-on execution and management of Project:

Deployment strategies and plans

Schedules

Scope

Cost

Contract terms

Change requests

Resource planning

Risks and issues

Communication and Status reports

• Tailor project management practices, implementation strategies and support processes to meet the needs of the client.
• Create conducive working environment for the team.
• Follow AGILE Methodology, ensure project milestones are achieved and business requirements delivered timely.
• Make recommendations to management about schedules, prioritization and resource allocation with input from team members and stakeholders.
• Identify risks and appropriate contingencies - execute if needed.
• Ensure project documents are complete, current and stored as per process.
• Conducts Lessons Learnt meetings and documents project benefits.
• Ensure risks are mitigated and issues escalated or resolved in a timely fashion.

Strategic:

• Participates in planning and execution of strategies for transformation solution Implementation and system deployment.

Financial:

• Manages project budget and payment milestones as per contract Ensure Change Requests are raised and approved for any additional time and cost.

Communication:

• Fluency in English and Arabic.
• Efficiently facilitating team and client meetings.
• Keeping the project team well aware of the changes.
• Provide regular and frequent updates to all project stakeholders pursuant to the communication plan.
• Communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders as required in relation to project deliverables, including expectations management, and presentations.
• Ensure risks are mitigated and issues escalated or resolved in a timely fashion.

Resources Management:

• Ensure sufficient resources are allocated for project delivery.
• Assist with planning logistics and travel for on-site project resource.
• Ensure appropriate levels of proficiency across the team.
• Ensure company policies are followed.
• Addresses difficult staff situations directly, using discretion, providing HR advice and showing respect for the individual; escalate the case if necessary.
• Motivate and foster teamwork; help team members to deliver the project and achieve their career objectives.

Requirements

• B.E/B.Tech/MCA or degree in Business Administration, Management, Project Management, Computer Science or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of practical & professional experience in managing large IT projects for Applications implementation.
• PMI Institute Certification, PMP is a must.
• Proficient with MS Project, in-depth knowledge of TFS, JIRA.
• Demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional project teams.
• Ability to adjust and set priorities to meet deadlines.
• Should be highly fluent in English and Arabic, should be able to address large audience during important presentations and kickoff meetings.
• Candidate should have a pleasing personality and a great attitude.
• Candidate should have handled govt. projects.
• Customs/Supply chain domain experience is an advantage.