Project Manager

Roles and responsibilities

• Handle assigned strategic / complex projects from planning phase to closure phase in order ensure the successful completion of each phase in terms of quality, cost, time and scope
• Define resources, deliverables, goals, and milestones to ensure the accurate IT resources capacity planning
• Follow Project management / BRM process for project initiation, and participate effectively in the project charter creation with the BRM team
• Apply set strategies for risks' mitigation and create project risk management plans to ensure having budget that cover the agreed upon risks responses
• Manage and oversee the project's team and resolve project conflicts to ensure a smooth operating environment and avoid delays in the project timelines
• Identify and share efficiently in resolving the project technical issues to achieve the project goals within the agreed upon budget and time line and up to defined quality standards
• Ensure proper issue resolution actions are taken, and relevant escalations are being done whenever required
• Prepare the status reports in order to be submitted to stakeholders & ensure the Senior Management awareness of the project progress and recommend solutions for the Managements' checking and approvals
• Keep track and file the technical and administrative project documentation for the accurate tracking of the project and build the organizations' knowledge base through the Projects' lessons learnt
• Ensure the project goals are aligned with overall organization objectives
• Manage the relationships with external parties (i.e. Vendors) to ensure healthy relationship between vendors and internal stakeholders is maintained
• Ensure project governance methodology is properly applied across the project as defined by the PMO
• Conduct Post implementation reviews for selected projects based on SOPs and analyse the findings and provide recommendations to program manager

Desired candidate profile

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Engineering, Business, or related discipline
• PMP certification or equivalent is strongly preferred
• At least 5 years of experience in project management, with a proven record in handling complex projects
• Experience in the banking or technology sector is an advantage
  
  

Skills:

• Proficiency in project management tools and software
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder engagement
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage conflicts effectively
• Time management skills with the capability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written