IT-Telecoms Project Manager (Oil & Gas)

About the role

The Infrastructure Division is looking for an IT-Telecoms Project Manager to manage IT and telecoms projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery to the required quality and standards in line with QGMS processes and IT PMO governance. The role covers end-to-end project planning, execution, stakeholder management, risk and budget management, reporting and close-out. It is based in Doha and Ras Laffan, Qatar, reports to the Head of Infrastructure / IT PMO and lasts 18 months.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and execute multiple IT and telecoms projects according to QGMS processes, including plans, schedules and documentation, and agree scope, budget and schedule with the project owner
• Manage stakeholders, approvals, reporting and communication, and work with the IT PMO on portfolio governance
• Monitor progress against plan and budget, keep documentation and ensure compliance with project management procedures
• Identify risks and issues, propose mitigations and revise timelines or resources where approved
• Initiate budget requests, review expenditure and prepare forecasts
• Lead and develop the project team, including in-house staff and vendor consultants
• Carry out project close-out in line with QGMS procedures

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or a related field
• At least 7 years of post-degree experience in a related field and industry
• 5 years as an IT Project Manager in a similar organization
• At least 2 completed end-to-end projects valued at US$500K or more
• Experience in a large enterprise and broad knowledge of IT solutions in the oil and gas industry

Required skills

• Knowledge of all PMI knowledge areas (PMBOK) and gated project management methodology
• PMP certification is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organization and problem-solving skills