OFF-SITE IT Project Manager

• A university degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related fields, preferably at postgraduate level or its equivalent;
• Minimum of 6 years of work experience in IT at progressively senior levels;
• At least 6 years of relevant experience with track record in management of large Systems Development projects as well as of change management principles and techniques;
• Suitability to undertake the responsibilities mentioned above at the required level;
• Proven management and leadership qualities;
• International experience working in several countries;
• Desirable:
• Recognized Project Management Qualification such as PMP or PRINCE2;
• Familiarity with the United Nations common system or international financial institution;
• Expert skill in the use of Microsoft Project 2007 or 2010 for complex projects; experience with Microsoft Project Server 2007;

Technical Requirements:

• Experience of managing projects in at least one of the following technologies: Oracle PeopleSoft, Oracle Flexcube, Oracle Hyperion, Liferay, Sharepoint, Ruby on Rails, Geonode
• Able to successfully deliver assigned projects within assigned scope, budget and schedule;
• Knowledge of managing outsourced projects;
• Able to utilize project management skills to lead project teams in resolving complex problems and issues using their technical and functional knowledge and skills in relation to delivering successful projects;
• Has strong functional knowledge of Administrative and project based systems;
• Applies a high level of technical expertise in the implementation and delivery of projects associated with content management systems;
• Uses iterative Solution Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to manage and implement solution development activities;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English essential.