IT Project Manager Consultant – Qatar

About the role

The client is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager Consultant to lead information‑security related projects in Qatar on a one‑year renewable contract. The role involves full lifecycle management, from planning and budgeting to delivery and stakeholder communication.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules and documentation following the gated methodology.
• Track progress, update schedules and provide regular reports to the IT PMO and senior management.
• Initiate budget requests, monitor expenditures and prepare forecasts and financial reports.
• Organise review meetings, testing, training sessions and roll‑out activities for each project.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects, ensuring on‑time and on‑budget delivery.
• Lead project teams, including internal resources and external consultants, and supervise their activities.
• Identify, log and mitigate risks and issues, adjusting timelines or resources as needed.
• Collaborate closely with the Qatargas IT PMO to support portfolio governance.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science or a related field.
• At least seven years of post‑degree experience, including five years as an IT Project Manager.
• Minimum two completed end‑to‑end projects valued at US$500 K or more.
• Strong knowledge of PMI/PMBOK processes and gated project management methodology; PMP certification is a plus.
• Proven ability to work positively with business and IT stakeholders.

Required skills

• MS Project
• EPM (Enterprise Project Management) tools