Project Manager

Description:

Project Manager- IT Infrastructure will be responsible for delivering all projects for the Group Technology.

The roles spans across the life cycle of complete project management.
1.                       Project Management Planning and Design
2.                       Finalizing the Project scope, Cost and Timelines
3.                       Identifying Risk and challenges across the program
4.                       Regular monitoring and reporting
5.                       Stakeholder management
6.                       Vendor Management
7.                       Platform Selection

Reporting to the Portfolio Manager or Program Manager, this role primarily acts as an enabler to make sure that all the projects are delivered on time with the agreed scope and budget. The role will have strong co-ordination with the Technology stakeholders, Business Relationship Managers, Architecture and Design team, plus all the other units in unit.

The successful candidate must have broad expertise in Technology Infrastructure within banking industry, various business functions, leadership capabilities and team management. The resource should have the ability to deep dive into details as needed. They must be able to work under tight timelines, be self-driven and solution focused. Being able to formulate and articulate ideas clearly is critical, as is the ability to solve specific issues. Building strong partnerships with the different business stakeholders.

Key Requirements:
Very strong background and extensive experience of Infrastructure Transformation programs (must)
Expert in Data Centre, Compute, Storage, Virtualization & IT Networks (must)
Successful track record of managing projects in excess of AED 1 Mn+ (must)
Understanding the purpose and objectives of the program

Knowledge:
Good understanding of IT infrastructure technologies, with 10+ years of experience in Project Management.
Strong understanding of managing Infrastructure Transformation programs.
Proficient in MS Office packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Vision and Project)

Skills:
Strong technical knowledge on IT infrastructure concepts
Excellent communication (verbal & written) and documentation skills
Strong reporting and communication skills.
Certifications such as PMP would be an added advantage