Software Development Project Manager
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About us

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

DEPARTMENT/BRANCH PROFILE

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



JOB SUMMARY


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


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)


KEY DECISIONS THE ROLE MAKES AND THE EXTENT OF THE IMPACT OF THE DECISION

Makes recommendations to Senior Program Manager of systems improvement, processes improvements, project forecast, transition planning, budgets, and quality and cost benefits analysis



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

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