IT Project Manager

Project Governance:

Support Data Capture project execution through the IT Project delivery methodology / framework

so that the project is delivered with appropriate governance structures in place

Ensure the Project is scoped and initiated in collaboration with Internal Stakeholders and other

support functions

Coordinate and chair program and/or project steering committee meetings

Set up governance and communications strategies for the project

Ensure communication plans are in place

Monitor compliance with policies and standards.

Project Tracking & Monitoring:

Track project and provide project status reports on a regular basis to the Sponsors SteerCo IT

PMO and Project sponsors

Manage the risk issue and change resolution process and work with other leaders to take

corrective action as needed.

Oversee Project resources for the delivery of project on time within scope and on budget.

Project Delivery:

Chair all projectbased meetings including Project Kick off s and regular project team meetings

these include but not limited to daily stand up meetings

Create and maintain Project plan and workstream plans

Work with Business SPOC to ensure Business Requirement Document is in place and obtain

appropriate sign off on project documentation

Ensure all documentation is stored appropriately within the central project repository

Work closely with Business SPOCs during UAT

Use waterfall and agile principles (where agreed with PMO) to run the projects ensuring well

planned cut overs (where appropriate) and transition to BAU

Ensure regular review of project delivery performance. Contribute to improvement of systems

procedures and standards to improve capabilities assisting the Leadership team in continual

process quality and productivity improvement.

The Project Manager may be required to manage multiple projects at a time dependent on the

size and complexity of the initiative

Administration:

Updates to Head of IT PMO and IT PMO Analysts

SPOC for Delivery Partner/Vendor

Close engagement with Project stakeholders and Sponsor(s)

Coordination with external and internal entities

Ensure the compliance and availability of the team services

Bachelor of Business or similar tertiary degree (desirable) or related IT degree.

Professional certification in Project Management PMP and/ or Prince 2 preferred

Required Experience:

Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in IT Project Management

Required JobSpecific Knowledge & Skills:

The candidate will possess:

8 years of Project and Program Management and delivery experience within the Technology

category

UAE experience

Proficient in Agile and Waterfall methods of project delivery

Experience in working effectively as part of a team experiencing organisational and process

change along with knowledge of organisational change management practices.

Advanced level knowledge of project and change management and associated methodologies

techniques processes and approaches (e.g. Project and Portfolio Management Methodology

PPM) Agile/Scrum)

Budget cost and profitability management skills

Experience in using resource management tools

Strategic Thinking: ability to juggle multiple goals and deadlines in the context of the big picture

Facilitation Negotiation & Problem Resolution Skills

Ability to build a strong network and relationships with stakeholders both internal and external

Empathetic customer centric approach

Have great problemsolving skills

Be able to observe and understand situations scenarios and problems

Ability to work in a multicultural team environment

Excellent written and spoken English communication skills are a must

Excellent problem solving troubleshooting and customer service skills

Experience in Documentation and version control