Project Management Specialist

Reports to: Head of Business Solutions About The Role We are seeking ahighly capable Project Management Specialistto lead complex IT projects from initiation to successful delivery. This role demands sharp project management expertise, strong leadership, risk management skills, and an ability to work under pressure while aligning projects with business goals. Only highly organized, detail-driven, and PMP-qualified professionals with proven IT project delivery experience will be considered. Key Responsibilities Plan, lead, and execute full-lifecycle IT projects and programs, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and within budget. Work with stakeholders to define project goals, requirements, deliverables, scope, constraints, and success criteria. Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation including project charters, work breakdown structures (WBS), detailed schedules, budgets, and resource plans. Identify risks early, develop robust mitigation plans, and resolve issues with minimal disruption to project timelines. Drive regular project reviews, reporting clear status updates, risk analyses, and corrective actions to stakeholders and steering committees. Ensure effective collaboration between internal departments, technical teams, and external vendors/partners. Enforce rigorous scope change control processes and manage client expectations consistently. Ensure formal project closure with validated acceptance of all deliverables. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline from a recognized university. Minimum 3 years of direct Project Management experience leading IT projects. PMP certification or equivalent project management credential (preferred). Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with project management methodologies such as PMI, Agile, and Waterfall. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in fast-paced, operationally critical environments. Expertise in risk management, scope control, stakeholder engagement, and conflict resolution. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Preferred Experience Experience managing projects in port operations, terminal management, or logistics industries. Project management experience with Oracle Fusion ERP systems (significant advantage). Familiarity with enterprise IT environments and vendor management. Ideal Candidate Profile Highly organized, proactive, and committed to excellence. Strategic thinker with attention to both detail and the bigger picture. Strong leadership presence with the ability to manage diverse teams and complex deliverables. Capable of handling pressure and leading projects through ambiguity and shifting priorities.#J-18808-Ljbffr