Location: Baghdad
Job Description
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Project Manager to lead and manage projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. The ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills to drive project success while fostering collaboration among team members and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project Planning and Execution:
- Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
- Ensure projects are executed according to the agreed-upon plan and meet quality standards.
- Team Management:
- Lead cross-functional project teams, providing clear direction and support.
- Assign tasks, monitor progress, and ensure team members meet deadlines.
- Facilitate regular team meetings and resolve conflicts as needed.
- Stakeholder Communication:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all project-related communications.
- Regularly update stakeholders on project progress, risks, and issues.
- Manage expectations and ensure alignment with project goals.
- Risk Management:
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and challenges.
- Develop contingency plans to address potential disruptions.
- Budget and Resource Management:
- Monitor project budgets, ensuring expenditures align with forecasts.
- Optimize resource utilization to maximize project efficiency.
- Reporting and Documentation:
- Maintain accurate project documentation, including reports, records, and communications.
- Prepare post-project evaluations to capture lessons learned and best practices.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
- Proven experience as a Project Manager, with a track record of successfully managing projects.
- PMP, PRINCE2, or similar certification is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Waterfall).
- Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Trello).
Key Competencies:
- Strategic thinking and planning.
- Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- High adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced environment.