Senior Manager – IT Project Management

Location: Doha, Qatar

Job Category: Information Technology (IT) & Software, Banking & Insurance, Business Development

Company: Nair Systems

Joining Timeframe: Within 2 weeks; maximum 1 month

Nair Systems is seeking an experienced Senior Manager – IT Project Management for its Qatar operations. The role involves leading complex IT projects, managing project schedules and budgets, overseeing vendor performance, and ensuring successful implementation in alignment with organizational objectives and applicable banking regulations.

The successful candidate will manage multiple large-scale projects simultaneously, oversee project scope, timelines, costs, and quality, and coordinate with IT, business, procurement, finance, compliance, risk, and other stakeholder groups. The position also requires effective reporting to senior management, strong vendor and customer relationship management, and adherence to established project management methodologies.

Candidates should have at least eight years of relevant experience, preferably within a highly rated international bank. A project management certification from PMI is required as specified in the vacancy, while a master’s degree and relevant training in systems technology, management, and banking are preferred.

• Compare financial performance across practices and identify opportunities to maximize revenue.
• Manage and achieve project revenue goals.
• Implement key performance indicators (KPIs) and best practices for IT project management.
• Promote cost efficiency, productivity, and effective resource utilization.
• Operate within delegated authority and responsibilities.

• Maintain relationships with project recipients and provide progress reports and project evaluations.
• Coordinate with IT Research & Strategy on assigned projects and requirements.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled.
• Build effective working relationships with internal departments and business units.
• Provide timely and accurate information to internal and external auditors, Compliance, Financial Control, and Risk teams.
• Support customer queries regarding banking products and coordinate solutions.
• Maintain service levels and improve turnaround times in accordance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

• Define project goals, expected benefits, and methods for measuring outcomes.
• Manage project scope, time, cost, and quality.
• Oversee multiple large and complex projects in parallel.
• Apply established project management methodologies and contribute to improving methodologies for IT projects.
• Approve project schedules and work programmes, ensuring alignment with budgets and delivery timelines.
• Coordinate vendor selection and procurement of equipment, hardware, software, and other resources.
• Direct project implementation, including business process restructuring where required.
• Review project design documents prepared by staff, consultants, and contractors to ensure quality and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor project team performance, resolve delivery issues, and support successful project completion.
• Ensure quality management is implemented across IT processes.
• Prepare project initiation reports, closure reports, progress updates, and other required documentation.
• Maintain project inventories, CAPEX records, control documentation, and reporting templates.
• Support project and team meetings and communicate relevant updates to management and colleagues.

• Comply with applicable legal, regulatory, and internal compliance requirements.
• Follow policies relating to anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorist…