Senior Manager – IT Project Management | Doha, Qatar

nairsystems; Qatar; On-site; QAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Nair Systems in Doha, Qatar is seeking a Senior Manager – IT Project Management to lead complex IT projects, manage schedules and budgets, oversee vendor performance, and ensure regulatory alignment in a banking environment.

The candidate should have at least eight years of relevant experience, PMI certification, and a master’s degree is preferred. Strong stakeholder management, budgeting, reporting, and risk management are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Eight years of relevant professional experience in IT project management.
• PMI project management certification is required.
• Master’s degree and training in systems technology, management and banking are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple large IT projects, managing scope, schedule, cost, and quality.
• Oversee vendor performance and ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled.
• Report to senior management and maintain governance with IT, business, procurement, finance, compliance, risk.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

Project planning

Budgeting

Reporting

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

PMI Certification

Systems technology training

Banking knowledge training

Job description

Location: Doha, Qatar

Job Category: Information Technology (IT) & Software, Banking & Insurance, Business Development

Company: Nair Systems

Joining Timeframe: Within 2 weeks; maximum 1 month

Job Overview

Nair Systems is seeking an experienced Senior Manager – IT Project Management for its Qatar operations. The role involves leading complex IT projects, managing project schedules and budgets, overseeing vendor performance, and ensuring successful implementation in alignment with organizational objectives and applicable banking regulations.

The successful candidate will manage multiple large-scale projects simultaneously, oversee project scope, timelines, costs, and quality, and coordinate with IT, business, procurement, finance, compliance, risk, and other stakeholder groups. The position also requires effective reporting to senior management, strong vendor and customer relationship management, and adherence to established project management methodologies.

Candidates should have at least eight years of relevant experience, preferably within a highly rated international bank. A project management certification from PMI is required as specified in the vacancy, while a master’s degree and relevant training in systems technology, management, and banking are preferred.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial & Performance Management

• Compare financial performance across practices and identify opportunities to maximize revenue.
• Manage and achieve project revenue goals.
• Implement key performance indicators (KPIs) and best practices for IT project management.
• Promote cost efficiency, productivity, and effective resource utilization.
• Operate within delegated authority and responsibilities.

2. Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Maintain relationships with project recipients and provide progress reports and project evaluations.
• Coordinate with IT Research & Strategy on assigned projects and requirements.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled.
• Build effective working relationships with internal departments and business units.
• Provide timely and accurate information to internal and external auditors, Compliance, Financial Control, and Risk teams.
• Support customer queries regarding banking products and coordinate solutions.
• Maintain service levels and improve turnaround times in accordance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

3. Project Planning, Delivery & Control

• Define project goals, expected benefits, and methods for measuring outcomes.
• Manage project scope, time, cost, and quality.
• Oversee multiple large and complex projects in parallel.
• Apply established project management methodologies and contribute to improving methodologies for IT projects.
• Approve project schedules and work programmes, ensuring alignment with budgets and delivery timelines.
• Coordinate vendor selection and procurement of equipment, hardware, software, and other resources.
• Direct project implementation, including business process restructuring where required.
• Review project design documents prepared by staff, consultants, and contractors to ensure quality and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor project team performance, resolve delivery issues, and support successful project completion.
• Ensure quality management is implemented across IT processes.
• Prepare project initiation reports, closure reports, progress updates, and other required documentation.
• Maintain project inventories, CAPEX records, control documentation, and reporting templates.
• Support project and team meetings and communicate relevant updates to management and colleagues.

4. Legal, Regulatory & Risk Responsibilities

• Comply with applicable legal, regulatory, and internal compliance requirements.
• Follow policies relating to anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorist financing (CTF), sanctions, data protection, fraud control, whistleblowing, conflicts of interest, and insider dealing.
• Perform responsibilities under the Three Lines of Defence principle.
• Identify, monitor, manage, and report risks.
• Support client outcomes in accordance with conduct risk requirements.
• Contribute to Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA), Key Risk Indicator (KRI) monitoring, incident reporting, and remediation.
• Complete mandatory training and maintain the required professional competence.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Marketing, Banking, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• A master’s degree is preferred.
• At least 8 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience within a highly rated international bank is preferred.
• Project management certification from PMI.
• Training or certifications in systems technology, management, and banking.
• Strong project planning, budgeting, reporting, and delivery management capabilities.
• Experience managing vendors, stakeholders, project risks, and complex project requirements.
• Understanding of banking compliance, regulatory requirements, and risk management frameworks.

Salary, Benefits & Career Growth

Salary and benefits have not been specified by the employer. This role offers an opportunity to lead complex technology initiatives, manage enterprise-level projects, and contribute to operational efficiency and business transformation within a banking environment.