Project Management Assistant Manager

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Hiring Remotely in Cairo, EGY
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Senior level
Software
The Role
Leads end-to-end project planning and delivery for cards, payments, transaction processing, ATMs, and POS initiatives. Defines scope, schedules, requirements, and governance processes; manages risks, issues, dependencies, change control, budgets, and resources. Coordinates cross-functional stakeholders across multiple geographies, prepares project documentation and status reports, and communicates progress to senior management and clients using Jira and Microsoft Project.
Summary Generated by Built In
  • Project Planning & Execution
    • Drive development and execution of project plans by defining scope, sequencing activities, estimating timelines, and determining schedules to meet objectives.
    • Ensure consistency and compliance with organizational standards, processes, and policies.
  • Project Management
    • Manage all aspects of project delivery, including chartering, requirements gathering, planning, change control, risk management, and reporting.
    • Identify, resolve, and escalate project risks and issues promptly.
    • Track project progress and resource utilization against approved plans.
  • Communication & Reporting
    • Plan and execute effective project communications, ensuring timely and accurate distribution of information and documentation.
    • Prepare and present comprehensive project status reports to senior management and clients.
  • Delivery Leadership
    • Lead and manage projects in the Network International domain (processing, cards, payments, ATMs, POS, etc.).
    • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
    • Coordinate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders across multiple geographies.
  • Tools & Governance
    • Monitor and report project progress using Jira and MS Project.
    • Manage risks, issues, and dependencies effectively, implementing mitigation strategies where necessary.

Manage risks, issues, and dependencies effectively, implementing mitigation strategies where necessary.

Responsibilities
  • Develop and Execute Project Plans
    • Lead the creation and implementation of comprehensive project plans by collaborating with teams to define scope, sequence activities, estimate timelines, and establish schedules that align with project objectives.
  • Ensure Compliance with Standards and Policies
    • Maintain consistency and enforce adherence to organizational standards, processes, and governance policies across all projects.
  • Manage Full Project Lifecycle
    • Oversee all phases of project execution, including chartering, scope definition, requirements gathering, planning, change control, risk management, and performance reporting.
  • Risk and Issue Management
    • Proactively identify, assess, and resolve project risks and issues, ensuring timely escalation and mitigation to minimize impact on delivery.
  • Communication and Stakeholder Engagement
    • Develop and execute effective communication strategies to ensure accurate and timely distribution of information, documentation, and issue resolution to all relevant stakeholders.
  • Project Administration and Documentation
    • Ensure proper management of project-related tasks such as maintaining schedules, preparing reports, and documenting key decisions and deliverables


Qualifications

Education level accepted

  • Min Years and type of Experience accepted 
    • A minimum B.Sc. degree, from an accredited and recognized University 
    • Experience: Minimum 6 years in project management, preferably in banking, financial services or payment processing.
    • Domain Expertise: Strong understanding of cards, payments, and transaction processing systems
    • Tools Proficiency: Hands-on experience with Jira and Microsoft Project.
    • Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Business, or related field (PMP, PRINCE2 or scrum certification is a plus).
    • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, French language would be a plus
    • Location: Will be based in Cairo office.
  • Preferred Skills
    • Strong leadership and stakeholder management abilities.
    • Analytical and problem-solving skills.
    • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
    • High communication skills

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, business, or a related field from an accredited university
  • Minimum 6 years of project management experience
  • Experience in banking, financial services, or payment processing
  • Strong understanding of cards, payments, and transaction processing systems
  • Hands-on experience with Jira and Microsoft Project
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
  • French language proficiency
  • PMP, PRINCE2, or Scrum certification
  • Strong leadership and stakeholder management abilities
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure
  • Availability to work from the Cairo office

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  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage including medical, dental, vision, and mental-health support is prominently featured in company materials and workplace listings, and feedback suggests these benefits are a consistent strong point.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement programs such as a 401(k) and profit sharing are repeatedly highlighted as part of the total rewards, and feedback suggests these offerings provide solid long-term support.
  • Parental & Family Support — Paid family and parental leave are described as part of a comprehensive package, and feedback suggests these leave benefits contribute positively to the overall experience.

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The Company
HQ: Austin, TX
8,275 Employees
Year Founded: 1976

What We Do

At NI, we Engineer Ambitiously. We celebrate creative problem solving. And we take our customer relationships to heart. We believe in the power and potential of making connections—between people, ideas, and technology. In fact, connection is central to everything we do. We constantly challenge ourselves to find those connections because that’s what creates a path forward. This means bringing the right people together to build solutions that make a difference. It means combining fresh perspectives with new technologies to turn your vision into reality. For more than four decades, we’ve set the standard in automated test and automated measurement systems. We’re proud to partner with the talented engineers and enterprises using our systems to solve the world’s most pressing technology challenges and build better businesses. From data and automation to research and validation, our tailored, software-connected approach is rooted in helping you engineer what’s next. As your trusted partner, we’re committed to helping you set your goals higher and reach them sooner. We’re here for you, for each other, and for the next generation of innovators who think bigger, aim higher, and go faster. Let’s Engineer Ambitiously.

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