Workwavez is seeking an experienced, highly technical, and accomplished IT Project Manager specializing in Information Security to join our team onsite in Doha, Qatar. In this critical technology leadership and project management role, you will spearhead the delivery of multiple high-stakes IT and cybersecurity projects from initiation through successful closure. You will work closely with cross-functional IT teams, executive stakeholders, external vendors, and consultants to ensure flawless project execution, strict adherence to PMI/PMBOK standards, and robust management of project scope, timelines, and budgets up to QAR 27,000/month. Ideal candidates bring a strong engineering background, over 7 years of post-degree IT experience, proven delivery of large-scale valued projects, and specialized cybersecurity program governance.
Detailed Job Description:As an IT Project Manager – Information Security at Workwavez in Doha, Qatar, you will take full ownership of managing multiple concurrent IT and cybersecurity initiatives in strict accordance with gated project management methodologies. Your day-to-day responsibilities encompass developing comprehensive project plans, maintaining accurate schedules, controlling budgets and financial forecasts, and managing risks, issues, and interdependencies. You will lead cross-functional project resources and external vendors, coordinate testing, training, and operational rollouts, and ensure quality delivery on time and on budget. Working in a fast-paced environment, you will prepare executive reporting dashboards and drive governance across all project phases.
Key Responsibilities: Manage multiple concurrent IT and Information Security projects from initiation through successful closure. Maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules, documentation, and technical deliverables. Control project budgets, cost forecasts, and financial allocations up to approved project ceilings. Manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigation strategies proactively. Coordinate testing, user training, pilot rollouts, and final production deployments. Lead cross-functional project resources, IT engineering squads, external vendors, and technical consultants. Ensure on-time, on-budget, and high-quality delivery across all assigned technology initiatives. Facilitate executive stakeholder engagement, steering committee reviews, and status reporting. Enforce gated project management methodologies and PMI/PMBOK knowledge areas across project lifecycles. Required Qualifications & Skills: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline. Minimum 7 years of post-degree professional experience within the IT or related technology industry. At least 5 years of dedicated professional experience as an IT Project Manager in a similar enterprise organization. Proven successful delivery of at least 2 end-to-end IT projects valued at USD 500 K+ each. Strong, practical knowledge of PMI/PMBOK knowledge areas and gated project management methodologies. Hands‑on experience with project planning, scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and risk/issue management. Proven experience managing business stakeholders, IT engineering teams, vendors, and external consultants. Proficiency with enterprise project management tools including MS Project / EPM. Professional availability for full‑time onsite deployment in Doha, Qatar. Nice-to-Have Skills: Professional certification such as Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE2 Practitioner. Specialized experience managing Information Security and Cybersecurity infrastructure projects. Familiarity with agile project management frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) alongside traditional waterfall methodologies. Prior working experience in regional Middle East financial, telecommunications, or enterprise technology sectors. Advanced risk management certifications such as PMI-RMP or CRISC. Application Information: Salary/Rate: Up to QAR 27,000/month Deadline: Open until filled Notice Period: Immediate to short notice preferred Contract Duration: Permanent / Full-Time (Onsite) #J-18808-LjbffrThis listing is sourced from a third-party job board. Applying will redirect you to the original posting.
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