Remote IT Security Program Manager

NGP Management Oy; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortinet is seeking a Program Manager to ensure successful delivery of complex IT security projects in Dubai. The role leads a virtual team of Customer Contacts, Fortinet Sales, Professional Services Engineers and Technical Support to deliver on time, within scope and budget.

You will apply Fortinet's methodologies, manage risks, coordinate internal resources and third parties, and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders across multinational customers including MSSP, carriers and

Qualifications

• Around 5 years in similar position.
• Technical understanding of security, cloud and networking projects.
• Exceptional organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
• Outstanding negotiation, oral communication and presentation skills.
• Outstanding written communication skills, combining courtesy, precision, conciseness and clarity.
• Excellent conflict resolution skills.
• Experience working with global enterprise, MSSP, carrier and governmental customers.
• Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• React to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently.
• Flexible during times of change.
• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, and other departments.
• Strong commitment and self-driven individual.

Responsibilities

• Manage the relationship with the customer and all stakeholders.
• Identify resources needed and build the right project team for the delivery of the project.
• Work closely with all customer-facing Fortinet functions, including sales, operations, order management, support to coordinate activities for project delivery.
• Coordinate internal Professional Services resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.
• Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs.
• Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques.
• Report and escalated to management as needed.
• Manage escalations with all levels internally and externally to resolve challenges and to achieve success.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Apply effectively Fortinet's methodology and enforces project standards.
• Perform risk management to minimize Fortinet's exposure and risk on projects.
• Determine appropriate revenue recognition, ensure timely and accurate invoicing, and monitor receivables for project.
• Forecast accurately revenue and monitor project profitability.
• Assure project legal documents are completed and signed at start of the project.
• Facilitate team and client meetings effectively.
• Understand how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Organizational skills

Conflict resolution

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Security concepts

Cloud & networking

Education

Bachelor's degree

PMP

PRINCE II

Job description

Fortinet is seeking a Program Manager to ensure successful delivery of complex IT security projects in Dubai. The role leads a virtual team of Customer Contacts, Fortinet Sales, Professional Services Engineers and Technical Support to deliver on time, within scope and budget.

You will apply Fortinet's methodologies, manage risks, coordinate internal resources and third parties, and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders across multinational customers including MSSP, carriers and