Senior Project Manager

Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to lead, plan, and manage Applications & Infrastructure Projects with accountability for senior-level decision-making. The ideal candidate will serve as a key liaison between business and technical teams, ensuring project delivery aligns with deadlines, quality standards, and strategic goals.

Roles & Responsibilities

Develop frameworks, service models, technology strategies, platforms, and business cases.

Create and validate Statements of Work (SOWs), High-Level Designs, and QFIT assets for tender and project requirements.

Analyze business and technical requirements to develop optimal solution designs, risk assessments, and cost projections.

Collect operational and trend data to evaluate project performance and validate solutions.

Coordinate internal teams and external vendors to ensure seamless project execution.

Monitor project scope, timelines, and deliverables while ensuring resource availability and allocation.

Establish and maintain comprehensive project communication plans for stakeholders.

Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success.

Track milestones, manage work breakdown structures (WBS), and oversee project execution.

Document and report project progress, performance, and key findings to senior management.

Facilitate cross-functional team meetings and stakeholder interactions.

Ensure compliance with industry standards, frameworks, and best practices.

Skills & Competencies

Strong leadership, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to translate technical and business challenges into actionable solutions.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, and project management tools.

Strong presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively with senior executives.

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in high-pressure environments.

Analytical problem-solving skills and critical thinking in complex situations.

Knowledge of IT standards and frameworks such as ITIL, COBIT, TOGAF, and CISSP is a plus.

Experience

15+ years of proven experience in project management within IT, Infrastructure, and Process Improvement.

Experience working with high-level stakeholders, decision-makers, and external organizations.

Strong understanding of risk management, compliance, and process optimization.

Hands-on experience managing projects using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies.

Education & Certifications

Bachelor's/Master’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Business, or a related field.

PMP, PRINCE2, ITIL, COBIT, or other relevant certifications preferred.