Doha-Based IT Project Manager, Information Security

Novel Overseas; Doha; On-site; QAR 223,000 - 391,000; Full time

Job summary

Novel Overseas in Doha, Qatar is seeking an IT Project Manager with a strong information security focus to join our team on a full-time basis.

The ideal candidate will manage multiple IT projects, ensure security requirements are integrated, and communicate complex topics clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience in banking/financial services or info security is preferred; PMP or PRINCE2 certification is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, CS, Cyber Security or related field.
• At least 5 years of IT project management experience, ideally in banking, financial services or information security.
• Required certification: PMP, PRINCE2 or an equivalent recognised project management certification.
• Preferred certifications include CompTIA Security+, CEH, ISO 27001, ITIL Foundation or PCI DSS awareness.
• Arabic language skills are a plus.
• Local candidates available in Qatar are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead and deliver IT projects with a strong security focus.
• Manage several projects at once and keep tight deadlines on track.
• Explain technical topics clearly to both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders.
• Oversee the penetration testing lifecycle, including scoping, prerequisites, reporting and retesting.

Skills

IT project management

Information security

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Cyber Security

Job description

Novel Overseas in Doha, Qatar is seeking an IT Project Manager with a strong information security focus to join our team on a full-time basis.

The ideal candidate will manage multiple IT projects, ensure security requirements are integrated, and communicate complex topics clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience in banking/financial services or info security is preferred; PMP or PRINCE2 certification is required.