IT Project Manager

International Permanent View Job Description
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.
  • Exciting opportunity to join a growing PMO in the company
  • Must possess experience delivering IT projects in the finance industry

About Our Client

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

Job Description

  • Lead end-to-end IT project management, including scope definition, timeline, resource allocation and budgeting whilst ensuring successful delivery of multiple projects
  • Oversee project execution, using industry-standard methodologies such as waterfall and agile to meet timelines, budgets and deliverables as defined in the project plans
  • Track project progress, manage scope changes and pro-actively respond to challenges that may impact on project delivery
  • Drive communication and collaboration between cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment and success
  • Identify and mitigate project risks and issues, escalating when necessary
  • 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

The Successful Applicant

  • 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
  • A relevant university degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or similar. PMP, Scrum Master, CSM or ACP qualifications are an essential criteria
  • Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering across all of software development, business applications and IT infrastructure style projects
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills alongside strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to speak both English & Arabic is highly desirable

What's on Offer

  • Attractive, tax-free salary
  • Opportunity to join a key regional entity in the sector
Contact
Christopher Davies
Quote job ref
JN-012025-6634446
Phone number
+971 4709 0337

Job summary

Job function
Technology
Subsector
IT Project Manager
Sector
Financial Services
Location
International
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Christopher Davies
Consultant phone
+971 4709 0337
Job reference
JN-012025-6634446