Project Manager

Oversees the initiation, planning, implementation, monitoring, controlling and closure of specific project(s) / assignments from start until delivery, in-line with QAS vision and mission ensuring the specified project scope and deliverables are successfully delivered in a successful, efficient and cost-effective manner.

<b>Key Responsibilities:</b> <br> <br>

• Managing all assigned project-related assignments including overall planning, tracking and documentation of one or several projects from the project proposal phase to the project closeout of all assigned QAS Projects within budget and timeline. <br>

• Responsible to develop and implement analytical reports for tendering and commercial structure to create a feedback system for senior management. <br>

• Support continuous improvement through cost modelling techniques and processes, identifying in order to accomplish cost optimization opportunities for QAS. <br>

• Evaluate current business practices, looking for ways to improve productivity, reduce costs, and make the best use of the business's resources. <br>

• Plan and schedule project timelines providing regular updates to the QAS management. <br>

• Define project tasks and resource requirements, liaising with the other departments' managers. <br>

• Work with executive leadership, Line Managers, HOD and other staff to develop appropriate design, evaluation and reporting tools for project work. <br>

• Communicate issues to the Line Manager as soon as noticed them and update of project schedule, budget and Milestones at all times in order to achieve successfully delivery of assigned projects. <br>

• Monitor, control and manage project budgets notifying the Line manager to any discrepancies and providing regular reporting as directed. <br>

• Anticipate issues that may cause budget to overrun and setup budget control measures. Check regularly that every deadline is still possible and report any delays as soon as possible. <br>

• Work with and co-ordinate associates and other members of staff to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget and to specification. <br>

• Monitor of business processes, business rules, metrics and standard operating procedures as a result of improvement initiatives. <br>

• Monitor and track the project's progress at every state, from start-up through every activity until the project sponsor accepts the final product. Track project deliverables using appropriate systems and tools and report as required. <br>

• Make sure the assigned project documents are developed, maintained, updated and completes all project documents in the project library ensuring the accuracy of each document. <br>

• Identify and manage the Risks until resolution and make sure to register it to the Risk Register. Discuss the register at team meetings and Project Steering Committee meetings. Mention any new risks you identify to the manager and develop mitigation actions to tackle the risks until resolution. <br>

• Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs as directed by the line manager. <br>

• Plans and oversees the work of project personnel, developments and implementation of operating policies to ensure timely task completion and prepares progress reports. Sets goals and deadlines by which subordinates must complete duties and performs periodic staff evaluations. <br>

• Communicate project evaluations and assessment of results as directed and report to the line Manager. <br>

• Draft and oversee the production of communications tools for any event, including reports, presentations, video and social media output. <br>

• Perform other department duties related to his / her position as directed by the Head of the Department. <br> <br> <br> <b>- Qualifications:</b> <br> <br>

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent <br>

• Minimum 6 years of job-related experience <br>

• Experience of working within a multicultural environment <br>

• Proven project delivery skills up to executive level <br>

• Ability to influence at all levels Excellent organizational and planning skills <br>

• Strong interpersonal and team working skills <br>

• High level of communication skills Project management practitioner skills Good Knowledge of Agile Project Management <br>

• Understanding of IT projects' processes, planning and budget management <br>

• Demonstrating flexibility to meet the changing demands of the business <br>

• Command of English language. <br>

• Managerial skills - Ability to delegate work, set clear direction and manage workflow. Strong mentoring and coaching skills. Ability to train and develop subordinate's skills. Ability to foster teamwork among team members <br> <br> <br>

<b>- Preferred:</b> <br> <br>

• Experience in Ground Handling Operation <br>
• Project Management course and/ or qualifications <br>
• Diploma or degree in Project Management