IT Project Manager

Nexcel Computer Solutions; Manama; On-site; BHD 20,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Manager to support the establishment of a Project Management Office. This role involves overseeing IT project implementations, ensuring effective communication, and managing project deliverables. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing complex IT projects, strong leadership and organizational skills, and a deep understanding of project management methodologies. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to significant projects in a dynamic environment, where your expertise will help shape the future of IT solutions in the region.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in managing complex IT projects.
• Professional project management certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage project work plans and updates.
• Ensure transparent communication and reporting of project progress.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Critical Thinking

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Project Management Methodologies

Project Management Software

Job description

a. Primary role: Support the department in establishing and running a Project Management Office in charge of overseeing the IT implementation and maintenance of the project.

b. Job description:

1. Create and manage project(s) work plans and updates as needed to meet changing project needs, timeline, deliverables and/or requirements.
2. Ensure transparent communication and daily/weekly reporting of project progress.
3. Identify and escalate issues through defined project governance.
4. Coordinate engagement reviews and quality assurance processes, including review of documentation deliverables prior to delivery.
5. Ensure project deliverables are whole and forwarded to all appropriate stakeholders, and stored appropriately.

c. Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related fields is required.
2. Minimum of seven (7) years of experience establishing and delivering complex IT projects.
3. Professional project management certification is a plus (e.g. PMP, prince2).
4. Deep understanding and technical expertise in the use of project management methodologies and tools.
5. Strong planning, organizational, technical, and leadership skills, including the ability to mobilize and motivate teams, set direction and approach, resolve conflict, deliver tough messages with grace, and execute with limited information and ambiguity.
6. Comfortable managing multiple and changing priorities, and meeting deadlines in an entrepreneurial environment.
7. Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, including the ability to remove barriers and enable teams to complete their objectives.
8. Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate at all levels with clarity and precision.
9. Experience establishing and maintaining a high level of stakeholder/client trust and confidence.
10. Previous relevant experience in Bahrain/GCC.
11. Preferred candidate with valid Bahraini Driving License.
12. Candidate should be locally available at the time of application.

Interested candidates can send their CVs to [e-mail].