Project Manager - FinOps

malomatia; Qatar; On-site; QAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

malomatia is seeking a Project Manager to lead FinOps and Software Asset Management (SAM) delivery in Qatar. You will run the project team, coordinate with clients and vendors, and ensure timely and quality project execution across all activities.

You will develop detailed plans, manage budgets and risks, oversee procurement and contracts, and communicate with stakeholders through regular briefings. A solid PM background in cloud/finops and certifications is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, IT, or a related field; PMP/CAPM preferred.
• English required; Arabic preferred.
• 5+ years PM experience in FinOps/Cloud/technology delivery.
• Experience with waterfall and agile; multi-cloud environments.
• Procurement, vendor evaluation, and contracts administration.
• FinOps Certified Practitioner mandatory; PMP/CAP helpful.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project plans with scope, milestones, resources, timelines, and budgets.
• Coordinate internal resources and vendors to deliver on time, within scope and budget.
• Define project scope and objectives with stakeholders; ensure feasibility before kickoff.
• Ensure resource availability and allocate tasks across the team.
• Manage changes to scope, schedule, and budget with appropriate controls.
• Track performance with metrics and reporting.
• Conduct risk management and issue resolution.
• Manage client/vendor relationships via regular meetings and briefings.
• Create and maintain project documentation and dashboards for cost, savings, and utilization.
• Research and evaluate vendors; negotiate contracts per policy.
• Establish vendor standards and compliance guidelines.
• Build relationships with vendors; act as liaison to stakeholders.
• Troubleshoot issues; escalate when needed.
• Demonstrate leadership to guide the team toward delivery.

Skills

Project management

Waterfall & Agile

Cloud projects

Procurement

PMBOK/PRINCE2

FinOps basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/IT

PMP / CAPM preferred

FinOps Certified Practitioner (mandatory)

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Excel

Job description

Job Description

The Project Manager is responsible for the day-to-day execution of FinOps and Software Asset Management (SAM) delivery workstreams, running the project team, coordinating with clients and vendors, and managing stakeholder communications across assigned project activities. This role ensures timely delivery of FinOps projects by efficiently managing resources, tracking progress, and managing the contractual process and relationship with clients and vendors to ensure optimum service quality before, during, and after project execution.

The Project Manager is responsible for the day-to-day execution of FinOps and Software Asset Management (SAM) delivery workstreams, running the project team, coordinating with clients and vendors, and managing stakeholder communications across assigned project activities. This role ensures timely delivery of FinOps projects by efficiently managing resources, tracking progress, and managing the contractual process and relationship with clients and vendors to ensure optimum service quality before, during, and after project execution.

Responsibilities

Roles & Responsibilities

Develop detailed project plans, including scope, objectives, milestones, resources, timelines, and budgets, and share them with management and stakeholders to monitor and track project progress.

Coordinate internal resources and third-party vendors to ensure FinOps and SAM projects are executed flawlessly and delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

Assist in defining project scope and objectives in consultation with stakeholders, ensuring project feasibility before kickoff.

Ensure resource availability and appropriate allocation across the project team, delegating tasks based on individual strengths and experience.

Manage changes to project scope, schedule, and budget using appropriate change control, verification, and financial analysis techniques.

Track and measure project performance against short- and long-term goals using appropriate project management tools, metrics, and reporting techniques.

Perform risk management by identifying, assessing, mitigating, and resolving project risks and issues.

Manage relationships with clients and project stakeholders by conducting regular meetings and briefings to clarify requirements, expectations, and project status.

Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, spreadsheets, trackers, and reporting dashboards for cost, savings, and resource utilization.

Research and evaluate vendors to identify the most suitable products, services, tools, and pricing available in the market.

Manage the procurement and vendor evaluation process in accordance with organizational policies, including negotiating contracts with new and existing vendors.

Establish and monitor vendor standards, performance metrics, and compliance guidelines to ensure service quality and contractual adherence.

Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and third parties, serving as the primary liaison between vendors and internal stakeholders.

Troubleshoot project and vendor-related issues, escalating critical matters to management when necessary.

Demonstrate and continuously develop leadership skills to effectively lead, motivate, and guide the project team toward successful project delivery.

Qualifications

Desired Educational Background:

Bachelor's degree in business administration, IT, or a related field from a recognized university; PMP, CAPM, or equivalent project management certification preferred.

Language Requirement

English (mandatory); Arabic (preferred)

Desired Experience

• 5+ years of project management experience, ideally within FinOps services, cloud, or technology delivery environments
• Experience managing both waterfall and agile project management methodologies
• Experience managing IT/cloud-related projects, ideally including FinOps, Software Asset Management, or cloud governance initiatives
• Experience in managing multi-cloud (Azure/GCP/OCI) environments
• Experience in procurement, vendor evaluation, and contracts administration
• Experience in project management frameworks (PMBOK, PRINCE2, Agile)
• Exposure to frameworks such as ITIL or ISO/IEC 19770 is an advantage
• FinOps Certified Practitioner (mandatory); FinOps Certified Professional (preferred)
• PMP Certified (or working toward certification)

Job Specific Skills

• Project Planning & Scheduling
• Vendor & Contract/SLA Management
• Procurement & Vendor Evaluation
• Risk & Issue Tracking at Project Level
• Status Reporting & Documentation
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Basic understanding of FinOps concepts (cost reporting, tagging, savings tracking)

Technical Competencies

• Project planning & scheduling tools (MS Project, Jira, Excel)
• Vendor and SLA management
• Basic understanding of FinOps concepts (cost reporting, tagging, savings tracking)
• Risk and issue tracking at project level
• Status reporting and documentation

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Team leadership and motivation
• Problem-solving and proactive follow‑up
• Stakeholder management
• Time management and multitasking