Project Manager - Kuwait

Confidential; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Kuwait City seeks a seasoned Project Manager to lead complex enterprise projects from initiation to closure. This role requires strong leadership, impeccable organization, and clear communication across Arabic and English teams.

You will drive project initiation, planning, execution and closure, coordinating resources, managing risks, and ensuring deliverables meet objectives within scope and budget. A track record of successful implementations is essential.

Qualifications

• University graduate in a related field.
• PMP or Prince2 certification is mandatory.
• 5-10 years of project management experience with a proven track record.
• Strong project management skills including planning, organizing and execution.
• Excellent documentation, communication and interpersonal skills with dual language (Arabic & English).
• Proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Jira, Asana, Trello.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, goals, and objectives.
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk assessments.
• Secure necessary resources and budget approvals.
• Create detailed project schedules and work breakdown structures (WBS).
• Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members.
• Develop communication plans to keep stakeholders informed.
• Monitor project progress and identify potential risks.
• Resolve issues and conflicts promptly.
• Manage project scope and ensure it aligns with project objectives.
• Track project performance against the project plan.
• Conduct project reviews and evaluations.
• Finalize project deliverables and handoff to relevant teams.
• Lead and motivate project teams.
• Provide guidance and support to team members.
• Foster a positive and collaborative team culture.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Manage expectations and address concerns.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and internal teams.

Skills

5-10 Years of Project Management

PM Methodologies (Agile/Waterfall)

Strong Planning & Execution

Bilingual Arabic & English

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

Documentation & Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving & Decision-Making

Education

University Graduate in a related field

PMP or Prince2 Certified

Tools

Jira

Asana

Trello

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager to lead and manage complex enterprise projects from initiation to completion. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills. This role requires a keen eye for detail, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

Project Initiation:

• Define project scope, goals, and objectives.
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk assessments.
• Secure necessary resources and budget approvals.

Project Planning:

• Create detailed project schedules and work breakdown structures (WBS).
• Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members.
• Develop communication plans to keep stakeholders informed.

Project Execution:

• Monitor project progress and identify potential risks.
• Resolve issues and conflicts promptly.
• Manage project scope and ensure it aligns with project objectives.
• Track project performance against the project plan.

Project Closure:

• Conduct project reviews and evaluations.
• Finalize project deliverables and handoff to relevant teams.

Team Management:

• Lead and motivate project teams.
• Provide guidance and support to team members.
• Foster a positive and collaborative team culture.

Stakeholder Management:

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Manage expectations and address concerns.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and internal teams.

Qualifications:

• University Graduate in a related field
• PMP or Prince2 Certified is mandatory .
• 5-10 Years of Project Management Experience with a proven track record
• Strong project management skills, including planning, organizing, and execution
• Excellent documentation, communication and interpersonal skills with dual language (Arabic & English)
• Proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall)
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Trello)