Information Technology Project Manager
Wilson & Sterling Consulting · MENA
- Hybrid
- Contract
- $120,000 / year
- MENA
Job highlights
- Lead remote IT projects for Wilson & Sterling Consulting.
- Manage SDLC, budgets, risks, and client relationships.
- Experience in digital transformation and ITOM required.
- Requires 5+ years project management experience.
- Long-term freelance contract with international scope.
About the role
About the Role
We are seeking a Freelance Information Technology Project Manager for a long-term remote contract. This role involves leading customer engagements and programs to ensure successful delivery within scope, time, budget, and quality expectations. You will manage and coordinate corporate, customer, and vendor resources to implement solutions that meet defined business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead project teams in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), ensuring adherence to delivery frameworks and quality management best practices.
- Manage customer project delivery for medium to high complexity projects ($300k - $2.5M USD) in the Middle East across various verticals.
- Oversee revenue and delivery margins through effective change and risk management.
- Manage medium to high-risk engagements, addressing complexities, cultural challenges, scope creep, and stakeholder expectations.
- Provide reliable financial forecasts to management on a weekly and monthly basis.
- Identify and develop new business opportunities through up-selling and cross-selling.
- Collaborate with internal teams (account management, support, R&D, finance, etc.) to achieve business goals.
- Manage mid to upper-level client delivery relationships.
- Lead project teams, including task allocation, accountability for estimates and timesheets, and ensuring timely, quality task completion.
- Provide performance review input and identify development areas for team members.
- Leverage experience with Micro Focus / HPE Software ITOM, Observability, Service Management Automation, and Hybrid Cloud Management.
Required Experience
- Implementing software digital transformation initiatives.
- End-to-end SDLC lifecycle management.
- Governance and Risk Management.
- Project lifecycle planning.
- Experience with Prince 2, PMP, or Waterfall delivery methodologies.
Education and Professional Experience
- First-level university degree in Computer Science/IT, Project Operations, Project Management, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management or similar software roles.
Personal Skills and Qualities
- In-depth understanding of SDLC and digital transformation project management standards, principles, processes, and methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).
- Experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Kanban boards is advantageous.
- Advanced communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
- Commitment, flexibility, strong multitasking, and leadership abilities.
- Ability to motivate teams and develop profitable client relationships.
- Arabic language proficiency is a plus.
Key skills/competency
- Project Management
- SDLC
- Digital Transformation
- Risk Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Agile Methodologies
- Waterfall Methodologies
- Jira
- Budget Management
- Client Relationship Management
Skills & topics
- Project Manager
- IT Project Manager
- SDLC
- Digital Transformation
- Risk Management
- Agile
- Waterfall
- Remote
- Freelance
- Middle East Projects
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your SDLC, digital transformation, and risk management experience, aligning keywords with the job description for the Information Technology Project Manager role.
- Showcase methodologies: Emphasize your proficiency in Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid approaches, and any experience with Jira, Confluence, or Kanban boards.
- Quantify achievements: Provide specific examples of managing projects within scope, budget ($300k-$2.5M USD), and quality expectations, especially in the Middle East region.
- Demonstrate remote work skills: Highlight your advanced communication, collaboration, and multitasking abilities suitable for a 100% remote freelance contract.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience with customer engagements, financial forecasting, and team leadership.
Technical preparation
Master SDLC stages and digital transformation.,Practice PMP, Prince 2, or Waterfall frameworks.,Gain proficiency with Jira and Confluence.,Prepare to manage budgets $300k-$2.5M USD.
Behavioral questions
Describe managing difficult client relationships.,How do you handle scope creep effectively?,Share an experience motivating a remote team.,How do you ensure accountability for project tasks?
Frequently asked questions
- Is the Information Technology Project Manager role at Wilson & Sterling Consulting remote?
- Yes, this is a 100% remote freelance contract opportunity for an Information Technology Project Manager at Wilson & Sterling Consulting.
- What project methodologies are most relevant for this Information Technology Project Manager position?
- The Information Technology Project Manager role requires experience with Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid project management methodologies, as well as SDLC and digital transformation principles.
- What is the typical project size for an Information Technology Project Manager at Wilson & Sterling Consulting?
- The Information Technology Project Manager will manage projects ranging from $300,000 to $2.5 million USD.
- Does Wilson & Sterling Consulting require specific software experience for the Information Technology Project Manager role?
- While not strictly required, experience with Micro Focus / HPE Software ITOM, Observability, Service Management Automation, and Hybrid Cloud Management is highly relevant for this Information Technology Project Manager position.
- Is Arabic language proficiency a requirement for the Information Technology Project Manager role?
- Arabic language proficiency is considered an advantage for the Information Technology Project Manager role at Wilson & Sterling Consulting, particularly given the focus on the Middle East region.
- What professional certifications are preferred for the Information Technology Project Manager position?
- Experience with certifications such as Prince 2 or PMP is beneficial for the Information Technology Project Manager role. Proficiency in project lifecycle planning and risk management is also key.
- What kind of client relationships will an Information Technology Project Manager manage at Wilson & Sterling Consulting?
- The Information Technology Project Manager will manage mid to upper-level client delivery relationships, focusing on developing profitable and continuous client partnerships.
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