DM Projects

The Project Manager for DM Projects will be responsible for planning, establishing, and managing IT projects, acting as a bridge between business needs and technical execution. Success in this role requires delivering well-documented, tested, and fully operational products within agreed timelines and budgets. The ideal candidate will be analytical, proactive, and possess a positive attitude to drive projects to successful completion while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

Key Responsibilities

- Define project scope, feasibility, and establish clear milestones to ensure structured progress.
- Plan and manage resources effectively, including purchasing, inventory, and operational functions, to maximize productivity.
- Prepare requests for proposals and conduct meetings to select appropriate project services and products.
- Oversee all project phases to ensure timely completion while monitoring expenditures against budget.
- Communicate project costs and timelines clearly to business stakeholders and request quotations within agreed timeframes.
- Identify and manage risks throughout project execution, raising alerts as necessary and handling unforeseen challenges.
- Monitor project progress, implement necessary changes, and ensure compliance with best practices, SOPs, and PMO policies.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, securing approvals from relevant authorities.
- Coordinate with business units and vendors to address all project-related matters and compile detailed progress reports.
- Liaise with stakeholders including project personnel, vendors, and end-users to align project requirements and expectations.
- Assist in establishing a Project Management Office (PMO) to oversee multiple projects and improve governance.
- Review and approve IT development requests while escalating contract signings, proposals, project scopes, timelines, and change requests as per policy.
- Foster strong communication and collaboration with internal teams such as Application, Infrastructure, Security, and Business Managers, as well as external ICT suppliers and industry experts.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience managing medium to large-scale IT projects.
- Deep understanding of project management methodologies including scope, time, quality, cost, risk, and resource management.
- Proven ability to lead projects with strong organizational, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work comfortably at executive levels.
- Demonstrated leadership competencies including fostering collaboration, entrepreneurial mindset, and executing with excellence.
- Experience with project management tools and software is highly desirable.
- Ability to manage stakeholder expectations and build credibility within the business community.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

- Professional certifications in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) will be considered an asset.
- Business acumen and strategic thinking skills to align projects with organizational goals.
- Experience in establishing or working within a Project Management Office (PMO).
- Exposure to ICT frameworks and vendor management.
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic ICT division under the guidance of the CIO at Dawood Center, contributing to impactful technology projects.

This role demands a proactive individual capable of managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders, ensuring delivery within time and budget constraints while maintaining high standards of quality and communication.