Project Manager – IT Infrastructure & IT Security

Job Description Job Title: Project Manager – IT Infrastructure & IT Security Department: Enterprise Project Management & Innovation Reporting To: Portfolio Manager – IT PMO Location: Middle East – Onsite Role Overview The Project Manager – IT Infrastructure & IT Security is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering IT infrastructure and IT security projects. This includes implementing infrastructure, security solutions, servers, storage, networking, and technology upgrade initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, budget, and in compliance with governance and PMI standards. Key Responsibilities Project Management & Delivery Develop Project Charters and conduct Project Initiation Meetings Prepare detailed project plans and manage end-to-end project lifecycle Ensure solution delivery as per approved business requirements and design criteria Manage project implementation in line with PMI and Agile best practices Ensure adherence to change management and governance processes Testing & Quality Assurance Manage all testing phases including SIT, UAT, Performance Testing, and Security Testing Ensure acceptance criteria are met before project sign-off Risk, Issue & Change Management Identify, track, mitigate, and monitor project risks and issues Manage project changes through defined control processes Vendor & Stakeholder Management Review contracts, negotiate, and finalize agreements with vendors Coordinate with internal stakeholders, IT section heads, and senior management Conduct project steering committee meetings and regular status reviews Documentation & Reporting Ensure complete documentation of all project deliverables Prepare project status reports, dashboards, and progress updates Maintain traceability matrix and migration strategies Conduct project closure meetings and post-implementation reviews Team Leadership Form and manage project teams in coordination with senior management Set clear expectations, provide feedback, and promote team motivation Resolve conflicts effectively within project teams Continuous Improvement Use project management tools for effective tracking and execution Contribute to development of project management capabilities within the organization Stay updated with latest IT infrastructure and security technologies Key Interactions Stakeholder Purpose Project Managers Progress review, planning, risk management Head – PMO & IT Leadership Project initiation and governance IT Section Heads Issue escalation and resolution Vendors Proposals, contracts, delivery tracking Business Heads & Managers Requirement alignment and approvals Audit & IT Security Compliance and security alignment Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or higher (MBA preferred) 10+ years of experience in project/program management Strong experience in IT Infrastructure and IT Security implementations Banking domain experience (Conventional & Islamic banking) Strong understanding of SDLC and IT systems best practices Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills Proficient in project management tools Ability to adapt to evolving technologies