Head of Project Development / IT Solutions

Z Global; Bahrain; On-site; BHD 27,500 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned IT Project Manager to spearhead the planning and execution of innovative technology projects. The successful candidate will oversee the design, implementation, and quality assurance of IT services, ensuring alignment with business objectives. This role requires a strong background in project management within the banking sector, focusing on delivering high-quality software solutions and managing vendor relationships. If you have a passion for technology and a proven track record in IT project delivery, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 12-15 years in the Banking Sector with 10 years in IT and banking.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering required.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and implementation of IT projects for new systems.
• Manage project delivery, including scope, budget, and timelines.
• Oversee design and implementation of software and support.

Skills

Project Management

Quality Assurance

IT Consulting

Vendor Management

Problem Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

IT Certifications (PMP, CAPM, CGEIT, CISSP)

Job description

Bahraini Nationals

The role holder is responsible for leading the planning, implementation, and introduction of Information Technology related projects for new systems and technologies, as well as implementing quality assurance standards and measures for the IT services within the Bank. The role holder is also responsible for overseeing proper design and implementation of software and will be responsible for the second level support of the banking application and the in-house developed products.

Responsibilities:

• Plans resource availability for Information Technology projects in alignment with business requirements including IT consultants/vendors.
• Manages all aspects of project delivery including defining project scope, specifying deliverables, estimating project duration, effort and cost, resource management, managing project budget, creating detailed project plans, and managing change requests.
• Directs team strategies such as knowledge sharing, rotation across technologies/applications, and observatory studies of business operations.
• Ensures that support requests are solved within budget and meet defined expectations. Oversees evaluation and selection of vendors in alignment with business needs.
• Directs the scheduling of cost and quality management during execution of projects involving vendors.
• Aligns program plan for all the large initiatives in IT.
• Manages project resources including technology, people, and logistics, planning and project schedules.
• Oversees the design, configuration, and testing of new processes and ensures that they are incorporated into the application systems as per business requirements.
• Oversees and manages implementation of IT projects and ensures timely roll-out.
• Conducts the main responsibilities of the relevant quality function including Test Management, Process Improvement, Problem Management, Change Management, Service Level Management, Release Management, Configuration Management, and Project Quality.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or computer engineering.
• PMP, CAPM, CGEIT, CISSP or other recognized IT Certification (Preferred).
• 12-15 years in the Banking Sector with a minimum of 10 years of experience in IT and banking.