IT Project Manager - Must have IT Services Experience

Job description / Role

This role sits within an established PMO, the Project Manager is responsible for delivery of client side projects integrating and implementing a range of cutting edge technologies across software applications and IT infrastructure.

Client Details

Multinational IT systems integrator with strong regional presence

Description

* Review services scope and ensure well defined SoW in place to be delivered to customer
* Highlight the potential delivery risks to services LOB to ensure proper mitigation either in cost, time or skills required
* Provide high level project schedule from the estimates given by the services LOBs
* Estimate the require project management efforts to deliver this project
* Perform internal kick-off to the project with all stakeholders
* Review the documentation handed over from the sales team who worked on the proposal development
* Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the execution of projects
* According to project size and complexity, perform project definition workshop with customer and document outcome in Project Definition Document / Charter
* Perform project methodology tailoring according to project size, complexity and customer specific requirements
* Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
* Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
* Develop a detailed project plans to monitor and track progress
* Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
* Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
* Ensure milestone acceptance as planned by customer
* Report project status and escalate to management as needed
* Successfully manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
* Perform risk management to minimise project risks
* Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
* Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
* Document project lessons learned during the project closure

Job Offer

* Highly competitive tax free salary + benefits package on offer for the right candidate

Requirements

* MUST HAVE minimum of 8 years relevant project management experience
* MUST HAVE minimum 5 years experience working for an IT Services or Systems Integrator
* PMP or Prince 2 preferred
* English language skills essential, Arabic language skills would be a huge bonus

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.