IT Project Manager

Overview

It Project Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of IT projects from initiation through delivery.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, technical teams, vendors, and external partners to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and status reports.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues to minimize impact on project delivery.
• Manage project budgets, resources, and timelines to ensure efficient execution.
• Facilitate project meetings, workshops, and steering committee sessions.
• Ensure compliance with project governance standards, organizational policies, and quality requirements.
• Track and report project progress, milestones, dependencies, and key performance indicators to senior management.
• Support change management and ensure smooth implementation and adoption of new solutions.
• Foster collaboration and maintain effective communication among all project stakeholders

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in IT project management, with proven experience delivering complex enterprise IT projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Experience working within Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project environments.

Technical & Professional Skills

• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, frameworks, and best practices.
• Experience using project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar tools.
• Good understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Experience managing cross-functional teams, vendors, and third-party service providers.
• PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum Master, or equivalent certifications are highly desirable.

Soft Skills

• Excellent leadership, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; Arabic is an advantage.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.