Corporate (Assistant) Project Manager

PurposeResponsible for overseeing, coordinating and completing projects on time and within budget and scope. ResponsibilitiesWork with all stakeholders to identity the project’s scope and objectives to ensure technical feasibility.Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress.Responsible for managing the vendor selection process and ensuring a detailed project scope is communicated during the selection process.Follow up on the vendor’s delivery plan and ensure all quality issues are handled in a timely manner.Track active projects and provide regular status reports to the project team and key stakeholders.Manage a project’s contractual procedures with the vendor, the legal team and stakeholders.Utilize industry best practices, techniques and standards throughout the project’s execution.Act as the first level of support for assigned projects in progress and production.Handle User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with the stakeholders.Ensure compliance with all applicable AML/CTF rules and regulations as required in the conduct of the role. Ensure timely completion of all relevant AML/CTF training provided by the Group.Ensure response to AML, CTF & sanctions inquiries in a timely manner.Job RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent; Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.3 - 5 years’ experience in managing software development projects as a project manager.Good analytical skills.Good command of Arabic and English.Good communication skills (written, verbal and listening).Able to build partnerships and work well in teams.Multitasker, with the ability to meet challenging deadlines, and to prioritize and handle multiple projects.Experience in project management including all elements of resource allocation, scope definition, scheduling, and risk assessment/mitigation.Ensure deliverables are always of a high quality.Demonstrable commitment to customer-focused service to achieve organisational objectives.Self-motivated and enthusiastic, creative and resourceful independent thinker.Flexible in handling of new tasks.Can generate creative solutions and has the courage to take necessary decisions.“Thank you for your interest in applying to EFG Holding. Due to the high volume of applications/interest, please note that we are only able to respond directly to applicants that are shortlisted for interviews.”