IT Project Manager

IT Project Manager- 6+ months Contract- $13,000- $15,000 per month - UAE

Client is one of the largest companies in GCC region is urgently seeking services of an experienced IT Project Manager with solid track record of managing projects related to IT service delivery and also having solid knowledge of Change Management processes. An ideal candidate must have experience of managing large scale Roll-out with multiple vendors in multiple countries and introducing and implementing Service Management / Service Introduction processes to ensure support of new services is not impacted, within prescribed budgets and in an organized and cost effective manner

Responsibilities:
* Manage the project execution processes inclusive of Budgeting, identifying project scope, requirements and deliverables, developing project plans, identifying and appointing vendors, for procurement of appropriate systems and services etc.
* Establish clear ownership of project tasks, provide required tools to the team members and ensure that the project meets the required quality and standards set by the Group.
* Liaise with the vendors and service providers for quick resolution on project issues and regular monitoring of actual progress against the project plan keeping the stakeholders / senior management updated on progress.
* Ensure project management processes and performance standards are followed by internal and external project team members.
* Maintain project-level risks, issues, actions and decisions (RAID), support effective mitigation, and escalate any high priority concerns in a timely fashion.
* Ensure proper vendor management with value addition to the organization eg. Cost negotiation, contractual commitments, SLA etc
* Review and record external vendor performance details for future reference.
* Review current systems and procedures; identify the areas needing improvement and recommend corrective action as and when required.
* Provide periodic reports to IT Management / Project Stakeholders on the status of all ongoing projects.

Business Effectiveness/ Productivity:
* Periodic team reporting per IT SD Standards.
* Strong Project Management.
* Maintain at least a six monthly year plan.
* SLA Compliance.
* Strong Stakeholder Management

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