The Project Manager manages the IT aspects of the project with regard to objectives, budget, time, quality and scope and manages the stakeholder requirements. The Project Manager is responsible for project design (resource commitment, project objectives and results,..), project plan, contracting (if work needs to be done by third parties), budget responsibility, project management, project closure and resource management.
IT Role Experience : The number of working experience in the role.
Up to 9 yrs
Main tasks and responsibilities as an IT Project Manager:
Plan, execute, follow-up, and deliver IT projects according to or above customer expectations
Establish and coordinate international teams of project resources, actively bridging cultural differences
Establish and coordinate interactions with stakeholders (Business Management, IT management, Security Organizations, Solution Architects, other IT departments, external providers, etc.)
Customer Focus: Keep the end-user or customer's needs and satisfaction in mind throughout the project lifecycle.
Reporting to IT stream lead/Sponsor. Able to provide highlight reports
Skills: Substantive experience from leading IT-related projects at different clients and deep/proven knowledge in the project management area such as stakeholder engagement, communication, integration of interfaces and dependencies, scoping, planning, negotiations, procurement, risk management, time budgeting and cost control, team building and performance etc.
Technical skills:
Experience with Document Management solutions is a Plus
Experience of IT Infrastructure components, Information Security Management, Data Centre operations . Familiarity with hardware, software, networks, databases, and other IT components.
Interest in cloud computing technologies e.g. MS Azure, Collaboration services and Active Directory
Proficiency with PM software (MS Project, JIRA, etc.) Knowledge of Project Management Tools: Proficiency in project management software such as JIRA, Trello, Asana, or Microsoft Project
Programming and Development Knowledge: Basic understanding of programming languages and development processes
System Architecture Understanding: Ability to understand system architectures and how different components interact
Quality Assurance Knowledge: Understanding of QA processes and methodologies to ensure product quality
Cybersecurity Awareness: Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices
Soft Skills:
Team Collaboration: Foster collaboration and teamwork among project team members.
Adaptability: Be flexible and adaptable to changing project requirements and circumstances.
Attention to Detail: Pay attention to small details while also keeping sight of the bigger picture.
Presentation Skills: Ability to create and deliver effective presentations to stakeholders.
Continuous Learning: Stay updated with the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in IT project management.
Education:
Candidates that have track records in energy utility companies are preferred.
Experience managing cross-functional teams and complex projects is highly valued.
Overall, a successful IT project manager should possess a variety of technical expertise, managerial abilities, and interpersonal skills to effectively lead IT projects to completion.
