Project Manager - SCZ

The Role in Brief:

A Project Manager is responsible for managing multiple projects from initiation through to successful completion, for regular contact and examination of contribution by the project stakeholders, including planning, execution, and completion of validation projects. The PM performs a variety of duties involved in project development, implementation, coordination and support. He/she is independent and responsive to input, exhibits diplomacy and persuasion, ability to find common ground and resolution.

a. The applicant is expected to lead the project consisting of 50+ team members

b. The applicant will handle the implementation of a system, part of a program with government agencies in KSA Riyadh.

General

• Manage Software Implementation project activities across all project phases, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, control and closure.
• 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.

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

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelors in IT Engineering/Computer Science or Masters in Computer Application or degree in Business Administration, Management, Project Management 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.