Project Governance: • Support Data Capture project execution through the IT Project delivery methodology / framework so that the project is delivered with appropriate governance structures in place • Ensure the Project is scoped and initiated in collaboration with Internal Stakeholders and other support functions • Coordinate and chair program and/or project steering committee meetings • Set up governance and communications strategies for the project • Ensure communication plans are in place • Monitor compliance with policies and standards. Project Tracking & Monitoring: • Track project and provide project status reports on a regular basis to the Sponsors, SteerCo, IT PMO and Project sponsors • Manage the risk, issue and change resolution process, and work with other leaders to take corrective action as needed. • Oversee Project resources for the delivery of project on time, within scope and on budget. Project Delivery: • Chair all project-based meetings including Project Kick off’s and regular project team meetings, these include but not limited to daily stand up meetings • Create and maintain Project plan and workstream plans • Work with Business SPOC to ensure Business Requirement Document is in place and obtain appropriate sign off on project documentation • Ensure all documentation is stored appropriately within the central project repository • Work closely with Business SPOCs during UAT • Use waterfall and agile principles (where agreed with PMO) to run the projects, ensuring well planned cut overs (where appropriate) and transition to BAU • Ensure regular review of project delivery performance. Contribute to improvement of systems, procedures and standards to improve capabilities, assisting the Leadership team in continual process, quality and productivity improvement. • The Project Manager may be required to manage multiple projects at a time dependent on the size and complexity of the initiative Administration: ▪ Updates to Head of IT PMO and IT PMO Analysts ▪ SPOC for Delivery Partner/Vendor ▪ Close engagement with Project stakeholders and Sponsor(s) ▪ Coordination with external and internal entities ▪ Ensure the compliance and availability of the team services ▪ Bachelor of Business or similar tertiary degree (desirable) or related IT degree. ▪ Professional certification in Project Management, PMP and/ or Prince 2 preferred Required Experience: ▪ Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in IT Project Management Required Job-Specific Knowledge & Skills: The candidate will possess: ▪ 8 years of Project and Program Management and delivery experience within the Technology category ▪ UAE experience ▪ Proficient in Agile and Waterfall methods of project delivery ▪ Experience in working effectively as part of a team experiencing organisational and process change, along with knowledge of organisational change management practices. ▪ Advanced level knowledge of project and change management and associated methodologies, techniques, processes and approaches (e.g. Project and Portfolio Management Methodology – PPM), Agile/Scrum) ▪ Budget, cost and profitability management skills ▪ Experience in using resource management tools ▪ Strategic Thinking: ability to juggle multiple goals and deadlines in the context of the big picture ▪ Facilitation, Negotiation & Problem Resolution Skills ▪ Ability to build a strong network and relationships with stakeholders- both internal and external ▪ Empathetic customer centric approach ▪ Have great problem-solving skills ▪ Be able to observe and understand situations, scenarios and problems ▪ Ability to work in a multicultural team environment ▪ Excellent written and spoken English communication skills are a must ▪ Excellent problem solving, troubleshooting and customer service skills ▪ Experience in Documentation and version controlRequirements
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