Job Title:               Project Manager

Job Description:    

·         Creates and executes project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.

·         Identifies resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities.

·         Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope.

·         Reviews deliverables prepared by team before passing to client.

·         Effectively applies our methodology and enforces project standards.

·         Prepares for engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures.

·         Minimizes our exposure and risk on project.

·         Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.

·         Tracks and reports team hours and expenses on a weekly basis.

·         Manages project budget.

·         Determines appropriate revenue recognition, ensures timely and accurate invoicing, and monitors receivables for project.

·         Follows up with clients, when necessary, regarding unpaid invoices.

·         Analyzes project profitability, revenue, margins, bill rates and utilization.

      Skills and background:

·         Solid practical project management experience and skills

·         Solid leadership skills.

·         Solid documentation and reporting skills

·         Preferably holding PMP or equivalent certificate

·         Bachelor degree is a must preferably in MIS or IT.

·         Understands basic revenue models, P/L, and cost-to-completion projections and makes decisions accordingly.

·         Understands our pricing model and billing procedures

·         Accurately forecasts revenue, profitability, margins, bill rates and utilization.

·         Assures project legal documents are completed and signed.

·         Identifies business development and "add-on" sales opportunities as they relate to a specific project.

·         Leads proposal efforts including completing project scoping and LOE assessments.

·         Effectively conveys our message in both written and verbal business development discussions.

·         Facilitates team and client meetings effectively.

·         Holds regular status meetings with project team.

·         Keeps project team well informed of changes within the organization and general corporate news.

·         Effectively communicates relevant project information to superiors.

·         Delivers engaging, informative, well-organized presentations.

·         Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion.

·         Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.

·         Possesses general understanding in the areas of application programming, database and system design.

·         Understands Internet, Intranet, Extranet and client/server architectures.

·         Possesses a thorough understanding of our capabilities.

·         Maintains awareness of new and emerging technologies and the potential application on client engagements.

Experience:           8 to 10 years with minimal 4 years in project management

Language:              Fluent in Arabic and English