Project manager (Data &AI)

malomatia; Doha; On-site; QAR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

malomatia in Doha, Qatar, seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead data analytics engagements, plan and deliver multi-vendor projects, and coordinate cross-functional teams including IT data engineering and data science. You will own governance, risk, and stakeholder communications while ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery that meets client expectations.

Qualified candidates bring PMP/Scrum Master certification, 8+ years in data governance/analytics projects (4+ years in PM), and fluency in

Qualifications

• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or Scrum Master certification is required.
• At least 8 years’ experience delivering data governance, data management, analytics & BI projects, minimum 4 years should be in project management role.
• Arabic & English speaker.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, computer Science, business analytics, or a related field.
• Excellent customer facing skills with strong verbal, written, and listening communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, own and accountable for WBS, project plan, issue and risk logs, other PM tools.
• Manage project delivery team consisting of multiple vendors and internal resources, ensuring alignment on development timelines and handoffs between teams.
• Actively manage delivery process between requirements gathering, data ingestion, data modeling, pipeline development and data visualization via multiple delivery vendors and teams.
• Organizes and facilitates cross functional teams (product owners, IT data engineering, IT security, business data analytics, QA and data science) for projects.
• Own and manage the Data Engineering and Visualization product backlog ensuring backlog is up to date, tickets include fulsome descriptions and tickets are linked where necessary.
• Prepare and present project level reporting to project stakeholders and executives via bi-weekly Project Review meeting.
• Provide quality review of client deliverables, secure client delivery acceptance.
• Work with the client and the team to identify solutions to challenges and roadblocks that come up
• Lead lessons learned reviews to evaluate project success and recommend process improvements.
• Establish effective project communication plans and ensure their successful execution.
• Managing customer satisfaction, conducting post-project evaluation and providing feedback to PMO for continuous improvements.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Reviews, Retrospectives, and leading Standups
• Administrator and co-administer various Jira boards (Enterprise Engineering, Prototyping etc)
• Be the first point of escalation for project risks. Manage the process of escalating risks and communicating to the appropriate parties in a timely manner.
• Support in various activities as deemed necessary including but not limited to data analysis, business analysis, documentation, test plan development, and conduct UAT.

Skills

PMP / Scrum Master

Data governance

Data management

Analytics & BI

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Computer Science

Business analytics

Job description

Job Description

To lead the project planning and delivery of Data Analytics based solutions and client engagements. To work with project owners and stakeholders to understand their needs and expectations as well as with the team to scope and manage projects, mitigate risk, apply governance best practices, manage key stakeholders, execute communication plans, and ensure the successful delivery of projects with a focus on offering excellence in customer experience.

Job Description

To lead the project planning and delivery of Data Analytics based solutions and client engagements. To work with project owners and stakeholders to understand their needs and expectations as well as with the team to scope and manage projects, mitigate risk, apply governance best practices, manage key stakeholders, execute communication plans, and ensure the successful delivery of projects with a focus on offering excellence in customer experience. Deliver data projects and products on time, within budget, while meeting client’s expectations. Plan, assign, manage and coordinate activities pertaining to data technology multi-year projects, on an enterprise level with multiple releases and work streams. Verify project goals are accomplished and in line with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, own and accountable for WBS, project plan, issue and risk logs, other PM tools.
• Manage project delivery team consisting of multiple vendors and internal resources, ensuring alignment on development timelines and handoffs between teams.
• Actively manage delivery process between requirements gathering, data ingestion, data modeling, pipeline development and data visualization via multiple delivery vendors and teams.
• Organizes and facilitates cross functional teams (product owners, IT data engineering, IT security, business data analytics, QA and data science) for projects.
• Own and manage the Data Engineering and Visualization product backlog ensuring backlog is up to date, tickets include fulsome descriptions and tickets are linked where necessary.
• Prepare and present project level reporting to project stakeholders and executives via bi-weekly Project Review meeting.
• Provide quality review of client deliverables, secure client delivery acceptance.
• Work with the client and the team to identify solutions to challenges and roadblocks that come up
• Lead lessons learned reviews to evaluate project success and recommend process improvements.
• Establish effective project communication plans and ensure their successful execution.
• Managing customer satisfaction, conducting post-project evaluation and providing feedback to PMO for continuous improvements.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Reviews, Retrospectives, and leading Standups
• Administrator and co-administer various Jira boards (Enterprise Engineering, Prototyping etc)
• Be the first point of escalation for project risks. Manage the process of escalating risks and communicating to the appropriate parties in a timely manner.
• Support in various activities as deemed necessary including but not limited to data analysis, business analysis, documentation, test plan development, and conduct UAT.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, computer Science, business analytics, or a related field.
• Excellent customer facing skills with strong verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
• Proven experience in conflict resolution, organizational change management, facilitation and presentation development.

Must Have

• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or Scrum Master certification is required.
• At least 8 years’ experience delivering data governance, data management, analytics & BI projects, minimum 4 years should be in project management role.
• Arabic & English speaker

About Malomatia

malomatia is a leading Qatar-based IT services and solutions provider, bringing together top Qatari and international talent to deliver innovative, end-to-end technology solutions that empower clients to achieve their strategic goals.

About Us

malomatia is a leading Qatar-based IT services and solutions provider, bringing together top Qatari and international talent to deliver innovative, end-to-end technology solutions that empower clients to achieve their strategic goals.

Our mission

Empowering Qatar’s businesses and governments to leap into the digital future with agile, knowledge-driven solutions.

Our vision

To become Qatar’s trusted knowledge partner in digital transformation, disrupting industries, shaping the future, and building a world-class tech ecosystem.

Driving change that makes a real impact

Since 2008, malomatia has been driving Qatar’s digital transformation through innovative, ISO-certified IT solutions. With expertise across key public and private sectors, we empower the nation’s vision with advanced services in cloud, cybersecurity, AI, and contact center excellence, elevating the role of technology in shaping Qatar’s sustainable future.

About The Team

Established in 2008, malomatia is a Qatari leader in IT services and digital transformation. We serve key sectors including Government, Healthcare, Education, Customs, and Transportation, delivering impactful solutions that support national development goals. Powered by a diverse team of skilled Qatari and international IT professionals, we deliver innovative, high-value digital solutions tailored to the unique needs of our clients. Our mission is to inspire customers to thrive through digital excellence, and we envision becoming the trusted partner of choice in building a smarter society through technology and talent. We are driven by core values that define our culture and approach: ownership, integrity, empathy, teamwork, transparency, agility, excellence, trust, and innovation.

Join us in shaping the future of technology in Qatar