Project Technical Manager; Smart

BAE Systems Strategic Aerospace Services WLL | Full time

We are seeking a dynamic Project Technical Manager to assist the Program Manager in managing the delivery of multiple technology subsystems across multiple smart city applications. The role requires a blend of project management leadership, technical acumen, and client-facing communication skills to coordinate delivery from both internal and external stakeholders.

The successful candidate will serve as a key interface between clients, consultants, and delivery partners, ensuring that all subsystems — including mobile and web applications, and integrations — are delivered on time, within budget, and compliant with Qatar local regulatory frameworks.

• Act as the client-facing technical lead for the delivery and integration of smart city applications, ensuring alignment with client needs and expectations.
• Support the program manager in planning, execution and monitoring the delivery of the software subsystems, such as
  • Property Management Application
  • Land Developer Management Application
  • Smart Car Parking Application
  • Citizen Application
• Work closely with the subsystem teams to develop project schedules, track progress, and ensure subsystem milestones align with the master project plan.
• Manage internal and external dependencies to guarantee timely delivery and integration of technology components.
• Drive regular coordination meetings, progress reviews, and issue‑resolution sessions with all stakeholders.
• Manage the project scope, collect client business requirements and translate them into clear technical requirements and project deliverables.
• Evaluate solution proposals from subsystem teams and provide recommendations based on technical feasibility and alignment with business objectives.
• Provide technical leadership and review subsystem architecture, data flows, and interface specifications for all smart city applications and subsystems.
• Ensure that all subsystems align with the overall architecture and integrate smoothly with other systems, while complying with performance, security, and interoperability standards, meeting all required regulatory and compliance guidelines.
• Review technical documents, deliverables, and compliance reports from subcontractors and vendors.
• Manage internal teams and external partners to ensure quality, schedule, and budget adherence throughout the project lifecycle.
• Track subcontractor performance, drive issue escalation, and resolve challenges in collaboration with engineering leads and vendors.
• Maintain documentation for compliance, inspection, and audit readiness.
• Provide ongoing technical support to resolve any issues quickly and ensure smooth operations.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Certified PMP or equivalent preferred.

• 5+ years of experience in project or technical management roles.
• Proven background in software systems, cloud‑based solutions, and mobile/web portal development.
• Experience with smart city application or platform projects.
• Prior experience in Qatar or GCC region strongly preferred; familiarity with Qatari Diar standards and local authority coordination is highly desirable.

• Strong understanding of:
  • Software development lifecycle (SDLC), agile methodologies, and Dev Ops practices
  • Mobile and web app architectures (React, Flutter, Angular, iOS/Android)
  • Cloud platforms (Google Cloud, AWS, Azure) including security, scalability, and integration practices
  • RESTful APIs, microservices, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines
• Excellent understanding of system integration and multi‑vendor environment management.
• Familiarity with project management and tracking tools (Primavera, MS Project, Jira).

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills across multicultural teams.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical mindset.
• Leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Proactive attitude with ability to work independently and manage ambiguity.