Aviation IT Project Leader | End-to-End SDLC Delivery

John Menzies; Farwaniya; On-site; KWD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Menzies Aviation is seeking a senior project manager to lead end-to-end software development projects across the full SDLC. You will ensure delivery on time, within scope and budget, collaborating with Business Analysts, Solution Architects, Developers, QA, DevOps, and vendors.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/SE, 7–10 years of enterprise software delivery experience, and familiarity with Agile, Scrum, Waterfall and hybrid methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 7-10 years of experience managing enterprise software development projects.
• Demonstrated experience delivering web, mobile, cloud, API, and systems integration projects.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery methodologies.
• PMP, PRINCE2, Scrum Master, or Agile certifications are highly desirable.
• Good understanding of software architecture, APIs, databases, cloud platforms, DevOps, CI/CD, software testing, and systems integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end software development projects through the full SDLC, from initiation to deployment and post-implementation support.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules, budgets, resource plans, risk and issue registers, and dashboards.
• Manage projects using Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery methodologies with governance and risk management.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts, Solution Architects, Developers, QA, DevOps, infrastructure teams, stakeholders, and vendors to ensure delivery.
• Coordinate releases, system integrations, UAT, production deployments, and transitions to operations with adherence to standards.

Skills

SDLC understanding

Agile methodologies

Scrum

Waterfall

Hybrid delivery

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / Software Engineering

MBA is an advantage

Job description

Menzies Aviation is seeking a senior project manager to lead end-to-end software development projects across the full SDLC. You will ensure delivery on time, within scope and budget, collaborating with Business Analysts, Solution Architects, Developers, QA, DevOps, and vendors.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/SE, 7–10 years of enterprise software delivery experience, and familiarity with Agile, Scrum, Waterfall and hybrid methods.