Project Management Assistant Manager
Network International Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
IT Services and IT Consulting · 10,001+ employees
4 h ago
Senior (5-10 yrs)
Full-time
Egypt
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About the role
The assistant manager will lead the development and execution of project plans while ensuring compliance with organizational standards and governance. They are responsible for managing the full project lifecycle, including risk mitigation, stakeholder communication, and reporting on progress.
What they look for
Project Management
Project Planning
Risk Management
Stakeholder Management
Jira
Microsoft Project
Payment Processing
Card Systems
Leadership
Analytical Skills
Problem-solving
Communication
Reporting
Change Control
Resource Utilization
Requirements
Candidates must hold a minimum of a Bachelor's degree and have at least 6 years of experience in project management, preferably within the financial or payment processing sectors. Proficiency in Jira and Microsoft Project is required, along with strong leadership and communication skills.
Full description
- 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
