IT Software Project Manager Jobs in Kuwait

Applab; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 9,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Applab in Kuwait is seeking an IT Software Project Manager to lead software development projects from initiation to closure. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage schedules, scope, and budgets, and ensure alignment with business objectives.

Strong communication and leadership are essential as you drive delivery across the full project lifecycle. The role focuses on balancing technical delivery with business requirements, risk management, and stakeholder engagement to achieve

Qualifications

• Experience managing IT and software development projects.
• Ability to lead projects through the complete lifecycle.
• Strong planning, coordination, and delivery management skills.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management.
• Focus on delivering projects on time, within scope and budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage software development projects throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure effective collaboration and project execution.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, deliverables, and milestones.
• Monitor project progress and help ensure delivery within the agreed scope and budget.
• Align project activities with business objectives and stakeholder expectations.
• Identify project risks, resolve delivery challenges, and coordinate corrective actions.
• Communicate project status, priorities, and potential issues to relevant stakeholders.

Skills

IT Project Management

Software Development Projects

Cross-functional Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Job description

Location: Kuwait
Job Category: Information Technology / Project Management / Software Development
Job Title: IT Software Project Manager
Residency Requirement: Candidates must currently reside in Kuwait.

Job Overview

An opportunity is available for an experienced and results-driven IT Software Project Manager in Kuwait. The role focuses on leading software development projects, managing the complete project lifecycle, and coordinating cross-functional teams to achieve successful project delivery.

The successful candidate will oversee project planning and execution, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within the agreed scope and budget, and in alignment with business objectives. Strong project coordination, communication, and leadership skills are important for managing teams and maintaining progress throughout the development lifecycle.

This position is suited to a project management professional who can balance technical delivery, business requirements, timelines, and resources to support successful software project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage software development projects throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure effective collaboration and project execution.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, deliverables, and milestones.
• Monitor project progress and help ensure delivery within the agreed scope and budget.
• Align project activities with business objectives and stakeholder expectations.
• Identify project risks, resolve delivery challenges, and coordinate corrective actions.
• Communicate project status, priorities, and potential issues to relevant stakeholders.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience managing IT and software development projects.
• Ability to lead projects through the complete project lifecycle.
• Strong project planning, coordination, and delivery management skills.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Focus on delivering projects on time, within scope, and within budget.

Specific years of experience, educational qualifications, certifications, and software project management tools have not been specified in the supplied announcement.

Location and Eligibility

Location: Kuwait

Mandatory requirement: Candidates must be currently residing in Kuwait. Applicants who do not meet this residency requirement may not be eligible.

Salary and Benefits

Salary, benefits, employment type, and other compensation details have not been provided in the supplied announcement. Candidates should confirm these details with the hiring team.

Career Development

This role offers the opportunity to lead software delivery initiatives, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and strengthen skills in project governance, stakeholder communication, risk management, and business-aligned technology delivery.