Projects Senior Specialist JOB

Job Title: Projects Senior Specialist

Role Purpose

Support in developing project management processes through implementing section policies and complying with required quality standards and project management framework and methodology in-line with the department strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management Operations

Develop and implement technology project management processes and guidelines, in line with leading practices, to ensure efficient and effective execution of all technology projects, and in alignment with DCT’s digitization and technology priorities.

Ensure that all technology projects and plans are implemented in line with established standards, process, and framework to achieve organizational goals and objectives.

Develop and communicate best practices, techniques, and tools for project management, to ensure project management process implementation and alignment with the department’s objectives.

Contribute to the conduction of awareness sessions, coach and mentor projects’ team members to ensure the scope, goals, and deliverables of technology projects support business goals in collaboration with senior management when and if required.

Support in conducting Project quality audit, monitor the compliance of projects with the expected quality standards and deliverables outputs to ensure standardize the processes.

Proactively monitor IT programs and ensure that corrective methods and plans are identified to ensure a smooth run of work.

Build and nurture external networks consisting of government and industry experts, vendors and other relevant parties for partnerships, shared services, knowledge, cost optimization.

Shared Activity 

• Ensure effective cascading of the functional strategy into section business plans to ensure vertical alignment and horizontal integration with other interfacing sectional strategies.
• Lead the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processes, and practices considering global standards, productivity improvement, and cost reduction.
• Carry out any other duties and responsibilities related to the role at the request of the direct manager.
• Manage and ensure effective implementation of functional policies, procedures, and controls covering all areas of assigned section activity so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service.
• Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
• Demonstrate compliance to the organization’s values and ethics at all times to support the establishment of a value-driven culture within the organization
• Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processes, and practices considering global standards, productivity improvement, and cost reduction.
• Take an active role in the EHS initiative.
• Adhere to the DCT Occupational Safety and Health policy, regulations, and laws, and provide help to the Corporate EHS in executing the OSHMS.
• Report any incidents, near misses, occupational illnesses, unsafe practices, and conditions immediately to the concerned person and participate in the investigation of OSH incidents, as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s (Master’s degree preferred) in Computer Science, IT, Web Development or equivalent.
• Certifications in IT Standards, MP Methodology, Prince2 PMP Agile ,PMP, PgMP, is preferred.

Experience

Significant extensive experience of at least 3-5 years in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent with a proven track record of successfully designing and delivering complex solutions in an organization preferably in a similar field tourism, museums / cultural institutions, marketing.

Skills

• Full professional English proficiency both in speaking and writing.
• Skilled in MS Office (PowerPoint, Word and Excel).
• Strong expertise in wide range of technologies, including and not limited to – cloud platforms; AWS, AZURE, database, APIs, and others.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills and the ability to identify and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with stakeholders/vendors and cross-functional team members.
• Self-motivated with a proven ability to complete work in a timely manner.
• Ability to quickly integrate with existing business software tools and knowledge of other relevant industry software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skill – including appropriate stakeholder alignment.