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Senior Project Manager

Full time at Giza Systems EG in Saudi Arabia
Posted on January 11, 2025

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Job Description

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This role involves managing project teams, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring adherence to best practices in software development and project management. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in leading complex software projects and a strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Project Planning & Execution
    • Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
    • Develop detailed project plans, including resource allocation, timelines, and budgets.
    • Oversee all phases of the SDLC, ensuring projects meet quality standards and deadlines.
  • Team Leadership
    • Manage cross-functional project teams, including developers, testers, and business analysts.
    • Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members, monitoring progress and performance.
    • Provide mentorship and guidance to team members to enhance productivity and foster collaboration.
  • Stakeholder Communication
    • Act as the primary point of contact between clients, stakeholders, and project teams.
    • Conduct regular status meetings and provide progress reports to all stakeholders.
    • Address and resolve project issues and escalate critical risks when necessary.
  • Risk Management
    • Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
    • Monitor project risks throughout the lifecycle and adjust plans as needed to ensure successful delivery.
  • Process Improvement
    • Ensure adherence to industry standards, company policies, and agile/waterfall methodologies.
    • Drive continuous improvement by analyzing project outcomes and implementing lessons learned.
  • Budget Management
    • Monitor project budgets, ensuring financial goals are met.
    • Prepare and present budget updates and variance analyses to management.

Personal Skills

  • Exceptional leadership and team management abilities.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Technical Skills

B.Sc. of Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent. Strong understanding of SDLC and project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall). Proficiency with project management tools like Jira, Microsoft Project, or Trello.

Job Details

Job Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Company Industry: IT Services Company Type: Employer (Private Sector) Job Role: Engineering Employment Type: Employee Job Division: EBS Enterprise Business Solutions LoB

Preferred Candidate

Career Level: Management Years of Experience: Min: 9 Max: 14 Degree: Bachelor's degree #J-18808-Ljbffr

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