Project Management Assistant Manager

Job Description

Manage end-to-end delivery of projects through effective collaborations.

Collaborate with Clients, Vendors, Service Providers and other internal/external stakeholders and obtain commitments for issue free delivery of small, medium size & large size projects.

Establish project plan: define project scope, secure the necessary resources & plans & monitor all activities.

Drive project execution: track project activities to ensure delivery, monitor & handle changes, conflicts & escalations.

Handle customer & stakeholder engagement: manage & build stakeholder confidence & trust, ensure project progress arranging meetings & customer events.

Responsibilities

• Manage and drive a cross-functional services team to deliver customer’s projects on time, while maintaining Cost and Quality.
• Manage risk, issues and dependencies at any project level.
• Ensure execution of all contractually obligated tasks and deliverables,
• Be the primary point of contact for the customer for engagements under your management,
• Interface with customers and partners on general and specific issues as well as involving other experts and/or management as necessary,
• Produce regular and detailed status reports to the customer, including schedule status, issues, risk, dependencies, and any other delivery related information which may impact target achievements or service delivery.
• Follow internal project processes to ensure smooth delivery.
• Prepare Project Schedule.
• Ensure project artifacts are submitted as per schedule.
• Contribute to Scope document and Change Requests.
• Performs other related duties as requested by the company.
  
  

Education

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in computer science or relevant subject in technology. Preferably holds a Bachelor of Business Administration or Bachelor of Science in Management.
• PMP or Prince2 certification or training (Preferred).
  
  

Language

• Very Good command of English language (Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing) or equivalent to Upper Intermediate level.
  
  

Experience Type

• 4+ years professional experience, specifically in the cards and payments domain.
• In-depth knowledge of project management techniques, tools and processes and detailed understanding of Project Management Methodology.
  
  

Job Specific Skills

• Very good oral/written communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with clients.
• Arabic to be either first or second language.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite and Project Management frameworks.
• Experience with Visio, MS Project and SharePoint, desired.
• Project Management experience.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and matrix environment.
• Excellent analytical & Presentation skills.
• Payment scheme related process.
• Cost tracking, reporting and overall financial tracking of a unit.
• Added advantage Skill - Knowledge of the below Systems (Preferred).
• ATM
• Card Management Solution
• POS
• Card perso