Project Manager

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Kuwait, Al Asimah
In-Office
Senior level
Cloud • Internet of Things • Software • Cybersecurity • Big Data Analytics
The Role
The Project Manager will lead ICT and digital transformation projects, ensuring timely, within-scope, and budget execution while managing stakeholders and risks.
Summary Generated by Built In

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager who will be responsible for driving the successful end-to-end delivery of ICT and digital transformation projects, ensuring they are executed on time, within scope, budget, and quality standards. This role serves as a strategic bridge between customers, internal teams, and partners, ensuring clear alignment on objectives and flawless execution. The Project Manager will lead cross-functional teams, define and manage project scopes, timelines, and deliverables, while proactively identifying and mitigating risks. A key focus of the role is to ensure strong stakeholder engagement and exceptional customer experience, enabling the organization to deliver high-impact solutions that meet both business objectives and customer requirements.

Responsibilities:

  • Deliver ICT projects in line with established project management best practices, ensuring client and stakeholder satisfaction.
  • Plan, organize, and execute projects from initiation to completion, maintaining focus on scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
  • Facilitate input from project teams and stakeholders to prepare comprehensive project plans and schedules.
  • Lead and motivate cross-functional teams to achieve project goals and promote adoption of agile principles and continuous improvement.
  • Apply both Agile and Waterfall methodologies appropriately based on project needs and organizational context.
  • Monitor and control project progress, identifying performance variances and implementing corrective actions as needed.
  • Set and manage clear project milestones, deadlines, and deliverables.
  • Report regularly on project performance, progress, and key metrics to management and stakeholders.
  • Manage project budgets by forecasting requirements, monitoring expenditures, and achieving financial objectives.
  • Ensure roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities are clearly communicated across all stakeholders.
  • Establish and monitor performance standards and ensure alignment with organizational performance frameworks.
  • Identify performance issues promptly and coordinate effective resolution to maintain productivity and morale.
  • Serve as the main customer interface throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring clear and proactive communication.
  • Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with customer stakeholders at various levels (operational and executive).
  • Lead regular customer engagement meetings, status updates, and steering committees to ensure alignment and transparency.
  • Understand customer objectives and ensure project outcomes are aligned with their business priorities.
  • Manage customer expectations, handle escalations professionally, and drive issue resolution collaboratively.

Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields such as Information Technology, Computer Science, Telecom Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Systems, or Business Administration.
  • PMP Certification.
  • 5+ years of experience in project management, specifically within ICT-related projects.
  • Proven track record of delivering large-scale, complex ICT projects on time and within budget.
  • Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Scrum).
  • Ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented mindset.
  • Proficient with project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project).
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Top Skills

Microsoft Project
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The Company
Dubai
1,824 Employees

What We Do

ZainTECH is a regional integrated digital solutions provider, unifying Zain Group’s ICT assets to offer a unique value proposition of comprehensive digital solutions and services under one roof. The company is positioned to drive the transformation of enterprise and government customers in the MENA region by providing a center of excellence and managed solutions across the ICT stack, including cloud, cybersecurity, modern infrastructure, big data, IoT, AI, smart cities, drones and robotics, and emerging technologies.

ZainTECH leverages Zain’s global reach, unique regional footprint, and infrastructure across its operations in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Jordan, Iraq, and the United Arab Emirates, as well as in other key markets in the Middle East.

ZainTECH forms a key pillar in the evolution of Zain’s core telecom business to maximize value and build on the company’s many strengths to selectively create and invest in growth verticals beyond standard mobile services. This ultimately supports Zain’s vision of becoming a leading ICT and digital lifestyle provider.

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