Description
We are looking for a Project Manager, with 5 years + Oil and Gas experience, with an Infrastructure and Telecommunications background to work for one of the leading Oil & Gas operators within the Gulf region.
The successful candidate will be working on a 28/28 rotation for one year contract initially within our client's premises in the city of Basra, Iraq.
Excellent IT project methodology experience and communication skills are a must, supported by detailed technical knowledge of complex communication systems within Oil & Gas industry, including VSAT Architecture and Process Control Networks.
As an overall view of the role and from the Infrastructure perspective you will be covering all aspects of Back Office, networks (Voice and Data) to support two level data centres in the country both supported with an IP backbone. From the telecommunications point of view, you will be managing IP and Satellite focused (Voice and Data) communications projects with interface into process control network (analogue based at 50+ years). General activities of the successful candidate include:
On daily basis the successful candidate will be accountable for the following:
- Making sure that all application projects are delivered within the agreed timeline and that they stay within budget by preparing, guiding and coordinating necessary arrangements
- Guaranteeing that the aim of the projects are aligned with the Business values
- Monitoring project activities, ensuring the currency, quality, and integrity of the information, while providing consistency in content and "look and feel" across the enterprise
- Partnering with senior management of the business to categorize and prioritize opportunities for make the most of IT to achieve the goals of the enterprise
- Understanding how to leverage infrastructure technology to provide competitive advantage
- Managing a dynamic team of individuals who constantly search for creative ways to elevate the capabilities of technology systems to meet business needs, partly by capitalizing on emerging technologies and partly by adapting technologies to the needs of the customer
- Being part and managing a challenge driven team with highly motivated individuals in order to make the most of their expertise so the business goals are met
Professional, Technical and personal skill Set:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information systems, Business Administration or other related field.
- PM certification ie PRINCE2
- 7 to 10 years of IT working experience
- Solid understanding of current technologies, including Web enterprise Servers, Java, JavaScript, HTML, Unix, Perl, TCP/IP, SQL, Oracle, various Web tools and Common Gateway Interface (CGI), as well as exposure to three-tier Client Server development
- Technical proficiency in hardware and systems software, as well as experience implementing packages and working with complex vendor models
- Solid project management skills with ability to multitask and manage multiple small to large projects in a cross-functional environment
- Ability to present and explain technical information in a way that establishes rapport, persuades others and gains understanding
- Highly self-motivated and directed
- Ability to absorb new ideas and concepts quickly
- Good analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
- Ability to conduct research into software development and delivery concepts, as well as technical application issues
- Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language
- Very strong customer service orientation
- Excellent written, oral, interpersonal, and presentational skills.
- Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
If you have what it takes and you are available for a new challenge, please submit your CV at your earliest convenience.
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