Project Manager, Project & Program Management, Change Management

Ibtechar is looking for an experienced, delivery-focused Project Manager to lead an 18-month innovation programme for a government client in Qatar, from building the innovation framework through to designing and implementing ecosystem and innovation programmes.

At Ibtechar, we don’t just manage projects, we build ecosystems of innovation. Join a collaborative, forward-thinking team that’s shaping the future of learning, creativity, and digital transformation in Qatar.

You will:

• Programme Leadership:
  Lead day-to-day delivery across all three programme phases and act as the client’s main point of contact.
• Multi-Firm Teams:
  Coordinate a multi-firm consortium team and keep delivery aligned with scope, timeline and quality.
• Governance & Reporting:
  Run the project control office, including planning, scheduling, risk management, quality assurance and reporting.
• Bilingual Engagement:
  Lead stakeholder engagement and senior meetings in both Arabic and English.

Who We’re Looking For

• Experience:
  
  At least 15 years of public-sector innovation and transformation experience.
• Track Record:
  At least two public-sector innovation projects managed, with verifiable client, dates and scope.
• Languages:
  
  Fluent written and spoken Arabic and English, with the ability to lead senior meetings in both.
• Project Management:
  Strong command of PMI-aligned project planning, scheduling and control. PMP or PgMP certification is a plus.
• Added Advantage:
  Experience with stage-gate, idea management, incubation or acceleration programmes, or with ISO 56001/56002, is a strong advantage.

Duration: 18 months | Full time | Onsite, Doha, Qatar
Based in Qatar or willing to relocate