Sr. IT Project Manager

Jobpal; Qatar; On-site; QAR 240,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Nair Systems is seeking a Sr. IT Project Manager for our Qatar operations to lead complex IT initiatives within the banking and financial services sector, driving strategic projects from initiation through delivery, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

The role requires strong stakeholder management, excellent English communication, and governance of project scope, schedule and budget, with PMI methodologies guiding risk management, vendor engagement, and cross‑department

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• PMI Certification required.
• MBA or Masters is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned portfolio of IT projects using PM methodology.
• Build strong relationships with departments and vendors to ensure project success.
• Coordinate between IT teams to ensure project progress and timely delivery.
• Effectively communicate project status to management and stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate risks and manage project scope and budget.
• Ensure confidentiality and security of project information.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

English communication

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Risk management

Team building

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

PMI Certification

MBA or Masters

Job description

Nair Systems is currently looking for Sr. IT Project Manager for our Qatar operations with the following terms & conditions.

Education/Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Certification in Project Management (PMI).
• MBA or Masters Degree is a plus.

Experience

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in in managing IT projects in banking and financial services.
• Training courses and certification in systems technology, management and banking is a plus

Required Special Skills

• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical, problem solving, decision‑making and financial management skills.
• Self-driven with well‑developed leadership, motivational and team‑building skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability and willingness to learn and adapt.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage assigned portfolio of projects in accordance with the IT Project management methodology to ensure successful execution of the project as measured by set goals and customer satisfaction.
• Build and maintain strong and effective relationship with all other related departments and units to achieve the successful project completion.
• Build effective communications and manage vendor engagements to ensure contractual obligations are met at both ends.
• Coordinate between various departments within IT to ensure the progress of the ongoing projects.
• Effectively communicate relevant project information to superiors and peers.
• Report project progress and problems to management on a timely basis.
• Prepare the project initiation reports, project status reports, project closure reports and all other requisite reports on a timely basis and communicate appropriately.
• Minimize risk exposure by managing the scope and mitigating risk across projects.
• Conduct/participate in team and client meetings, ensure team direction and objectivity.
• Handle difficult project personnel situations directly, using appropriate discretion, and in liaison with the Human Capital function.
• Understand system internals, architecture and limitations in deciding on methods of problem solving.
• Provide timely and accurate information to the external and internal auditors and the Compliance function as and when required.
• Ensure protection and security of project and other information from any unauthorized access within the overall security policy of the Group.
• Ensure high standards of confidentiality to safeguard commercially sensitive information.
• Identify areas for professional development of self and act to enhance professional Development