- Project Planning & Execution
- Drive development and execution of project plans by defining scope, sequencing activities, estimating timelines, and determining schedules to meet objectives.
- Ensure consistency and compliance with organizational standards, processes, and policies.
- Project Management
- Manage all aspects of project delivery, including chartering, requirements gathering, planning, change control, risk management, and reporting.
- Identify, resolve, and escalate project risks and issues promptly.
- Track project progress and resource utilization against approved plans.
- Communication & Reporting
- Plan and execute effective project communications, ensuring timely and accurate distribution of information and documentation.
- Prepare and present comprehensive project status reports to senior management and clients.
- Delivery Leadership
- Lead and manage projects in the Network International domain (processing, cards, payments, ATMs, POS, etc.).
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders across multiple geographies.
- Tools & Governance
- Monitor and report project progress using Jira and MS Project.
- Manage risks, issues, and dependencies effectively, implementing mitigation strategies where necessary.
Manage risks, issues, and dependencies effectively, implementing mitigation strategies where necessary.
Responsibilities
- Develop and Execute Project Plans
- Lead the creation and implementation of comprehensive project plans by collaborating with teams to define scope, sequence activities, estimate timelines, and establish schedules that align with project objectives.
- Ensure Compliance with Standards and Policies
- Maintain consistency and enforce adherence to organizational standards, processes, and governance policies across all projects.
- Manage Full Project Lifecycle
- Oversee all phases of project execution, including chartering, scope definition, requirements gathering, planning, change control, risk management, and performance reporting.
- Risk and Issue Management
- Proactively identify, assess, and resolve project risks and issues, ensuring timely escalation and mitigation to minimize impact on delivery.
- Communication and Stakeholder Engagement
- Develop and execute effective communication strategies to ensure accurate and timely distribution of information, documentation, and issue resolution to all relevant stakeholders.
- Project Administration and Documentation
- Ensure proper management of project-related tasks such as maintaining schedules, preparing reports, and documenting key decisions and deliverables
Qualifications
Education level accepted
- Min Years and type of Experience accepted
- A minimum B.Sc. degree, from an accredited and recognized University
- Experience: Minimum 6 years in project management, preferably in banking, financial services or payment processing.
- Domain Expertise: Strong understanding of cards, payments, and transaction processing systems
- Tools Proficiency: Hands-on experience with Jira and Microsoft Project.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Business, or related field (PMP, PRINCE2 or scrum certification is a plus).
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, French language would be a plus
- Location: Will be based in Cairo office.
- Preferred Skills
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management abilities.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- High communication skills
