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About us |
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The Group Securities is a well-established investment organization working in the finance industry since 1989, as a company devoted to the stock exchange. It was licensed once Qatar Stock Exchange was founded in 1997, and provides an array of investment services to more than 400,000 investors, with portfolios exceeding QR 100 billion. As brokerage firm, The Group Securities finances margin trading and operates as liquidity provider for the listed shares and ETFs. The company has a paid-up capital worth (QR 1 billion), and has been continuously posting profit since its inception. Besides being licensed by Qatar Financial Market Authority to exercise these activities, The Group Securities is also a member of Qatar Stock Exchange |
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DEPARTMENT/BRANCH PROFILE |
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The Group Information Technology Software Development Division is a core function and pivotal enabler to support the Group’s organization vision and growth strategy consistently delivering innovative high-quality solutions and cutting-edge solutions that exceed the Group clients’ expectations and drive business growth
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JOB SUMMARY |
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The Project Manager provides overall project leadership, management and oversight and manages projects and software development projects through the entire life cycle and ensures they are closed on time, within budget and meet the projects’ objectives. The Project Manager is responsible for successful project delivery
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DEPARTMENT/BRANCHPROFILE
DEPARTMENT/BRANCH PROFILE
Reports directly to: Senior Program Manager
Number of Direct Reports: None
Number of Indirect Reports: None
ROLE INTERACTS DIRECTLY WITH
Development Team
Daily (Direction and Co-operation)
Finance/HR
Regularly (Information and Co-operation)
Business
Regularly (Information and Co-operation)
Management
Regularly (Information and Co-operation)
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KEY DECISIONS THE ROLE MAKES AND THE EXTENT OF THE IMPACT OF THE DECISION |
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Makes recommendations to Senior Program Manager of systems improvement, processes improvements, project forecast, transition planning, budgets, and quality and cost benefits analysis
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KEY ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
Effectively manages the development of several software/solutions projects from initiation till deployment
Oversee software development runs efficiently by carefully planning, executing and delegating tasks aimed at successful implementation of the software
Promote best practices and industry standards to comply with software development life cycle process and disciplines
Plans, organizes and controls all project resources and effort
Develops work breakdown structure, detailed project plans, schedules and is accountable for monitoring and reporting on project metrics, issues, risks and overall progress
Works with other managers and teams ensuring assigned project tasks are performed in timely manner
Monitors and ensures that projects adhere to the established project management standards and methodologies and closely perform required procurement, communication and human resource management activities as required on the projects
Develops / ensures required project documentation is complete
Responsible for assembling project team, assigning individual responsibilities, identifying appropriate resources needed
Actively manages risks and issues for assigned projects and when necessary, escalates issues to management’s attention for guidance and assistance in reaching a resolution
Facilitates and prepares consistent PM Status reporting and analyzing project data against key process indicators so as to aid in the governance of the overall project management process
Performs vendor and stakeholder management to ensure business needs/requirements have been met
Manages solution development – typically through third-party development
Provides project data, information and recommendations to the management for further project analysis
Works closely with internal and external stakeholders and balances competing priorities, resources, schedules and budgets on the project
Provides support and guidance to other project team members
Establishes positive relationships with business customers and provides recommendations to improve process efficiencies
Acts as a liaison outside vendors as appropriate
Leads project meetings and any events/activities required to support the project
WORK ENVIRONMENT THE ROLE OPERATES IN
Work is normally performed in an office environment
No or very limited physical effort is required
No or very little exposure to physical risk
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Expertise: Demonstrates advancing knowledge, skills and abilities in role and in field of practice
Professionalism: Demonstrates attitudes, behaviors and orientations that are consistent with the conduct, aims and qualities that characterize The Group
Communication: Applies a customer centered approach to the delivery and exchange of information that leads to mutual understanding
Collaboration: Demonstrates the ability to work productively within and across teams to achieve goals that are customer centered
Organizational Advancement: Demonstrates actions that support organizational growth based on a shared understanding of the current and future operating environment
Advocacy: Uses expertise to influence and advocate for improved practice and to advance organizational outcomes
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS – SELECTION CRITERIA
Education
ESSENTIAL
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, engineering or other related field
Experience
ESSENTIAL
Seven years of experience in managing medium to large scale projects including
Three years of experience in technical role including application development (SDLC)
Demonstrated experience in Project Management Tools, Techniques and Software Development Life Cycle
Demonstrated experience developing and delivering project management presentations
Experience with best practice quality and process improvement methodology
PREFERRED
Three years of experience managing projects for trading platforms, fintech, financial institution or similar or relevant field
Certification and Licensure
ESSENTIAL
PMP or Prince 2 certification
PREFERRED
Development in Java or .Net environment
Job Specific Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated knowledge of system and software development life-cycle (SDLC/STLC) and code deployment
Demonstrated knowledge of software development and deep understanding of the development process and challenges
Ability to influence wide range of audience and have capabilities to work appropriately and effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to build productive and collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Excellent report writing, time management and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated experience in managing project engagements and outsourced vendors
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English