IT Specialist - PMO (Kirby)

Advanced Search; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 12,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Search in Kuwait is seeking an IT Lead - PMO to ensure that all Digital portfolio projects are managed and delivered effectively. You will lead complex initiatives with cross-functional teams and external partners, requiring strong communication and strategic thinking.

The role demands hands-on experience in software development, PMP/PRINCE2 or equivalent, and a proven ability to coordinate stakeholders across business and IT.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/SE or related discipline.
• PMP, PRINCE2 or other PM certification preferred.
• Hands-on software development experience with large-scale systems.
• 5+ years leading complex, product-oriented technology projects.
• Experience managing large-scale projects with multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving with data-driven decisions.
• Proficiency with MS Project, Jira, Asana or similar PM tools.
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems.
• Knowledge of Agile, Scrum and Kanban.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and meet timelines.
• Strong planning and estimation skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication.
• Vendor management with external partners.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Define project plans, set priorities, allocate resources, and report progress.
• Coordinate the full software development and deployment lifecycle.
• Drive projects from initiation to successful delivery with analytical focus.
• Provide team direction, motivate, give feedback, and recognize strengths.
• Collaborate with business and IT teams across all levels of the company.
• Partner with product management to deliver large-scale projects on time.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Planning & Estimation

Vendor management

English proficiency

Project management

Agile/Scrum/Kanban

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/SE or related

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Asana

SAP

Job description

Job description

The role of an IT Lead - PMO is one that requires an understanding of project management, organizational leadership and communication skills. The individual’s primary goal is to ensure that all projects assigned, within Digital portfolio are being managed and delivered effectively.

This individual will have outstanding communication skills, strong analytical and problem-solving skills as well as a genuine passion for retail. Strong presentation skills are required, as well as the confidence to manage multiple stakeholders from business teams, IT teams, external vendors and delivery partners.

Job Summary

The role of an IT Lead - PMO is one that requires an understanding of project management, organizational leadership and communication skills. The individual’s primary goal is to ensure that all projects assigned, within Digital portfolio are being managed and delivered effectively.

This individual will have outstanding communication skills, strong analytical and problem-solving skills as well as a genuine passion for retail. Strong presentation skills are required, as well as the confidence to manage multiple stakeholders from business teams, IT teams, external vendors and delivery partners.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage large technical projects, define project plans, set priorities, manage resources and report on process, progress and results
• Provide day-to-day planning, coordination, and project management across the entirety of the software development and deployment life cycle
• Act as an owner, be solution-focused, analytical and drive projects from initiation to success
• Provide the project team with direction and vision, motivate individuals to perform, provide feedback, recognize strengths and provide challenges
• This is a highly visible position that will partner heavily with multiple business and technology teams and interact at all levels of the company
• Work closely with the product management team in full synergy to ensure that large scale projects are delivered on time and up to expectations.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or other recognized Project Management certification is preferred.
• Strong technical background with hands-on experience in software development and large-scale software systems.
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading complex, product-oriented technology projects.
• Proven experience managing large-scale projects involving multiple teams, stakeholders, and products.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, Asana, or similar platforms.
• Experience working with SAP and/or other enterprise ERP systems.
• Good understanding of Agile delivery methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while delivering projects within agreed timelines.
• Strong planning skills with the ability to provide realistic effort estimates and drive project execution through to completion.
• Excellent stakeholder management, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience managing software vendors, implementation partners, and third-party service providers.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.