Program Manager (IT Infrastructure)

We have an urgent requirement for Program Manager (IT Infrastructure) for our client based at DubaiJob SummaryTo Manage Infrastructure & DC Transformation ProjectResponsibilitiesDemonstrable experience and capability in the delivery of projects requiring the creation oflarge project teams with multiple elements on a cross discipline and/or multi supplier basis.Expert understanding of concepts, procedures and application of project management and an extensive knowledge in other subjects or disciplines, which are relevant to the content of the project.Brings this knowledge to bear to ensure reuse and best practice across projects.Plans, manages, and delivers the larger and more complex long-term projects that will significantly affect the client organization, and which will deliver strategic benefits to client and/or stakeholders.Evaluates situations using multiple sources of information. Solution will typically require some new planning and resource elements, potentially generating bespoke adaptations.Projects will typically involve a significant element of risk to the business and/or externalclients and require the ability to use and adapt recognized project management methods and processes, depending on the elements of the risk profile and governance needs.Delivers projects to contracted service levels and within defined financial targets whilst maintaining and developing customer satisfaction.Is recognized as the key supplier in delivery of a client critical or internal medium/long term business benefit.Must have proven ability to apply relationship management skills in medium terms and to be able to build and own client and stakeholder relationships at executive levels during and beyond the project duration.Expected to coach / mentor and line manage Junior Project ManagersAbility to channel resources effectively internally developing best delivery practice or ability to identify the change impact on the organization, identify stakeholders and manage relationships, risk and engagement to deliver the project’s outcomes successfully.Seeks innovative ways to expand the business scope of projects and to manage the cost base.CertificationsPMI – CAPM or PMPPRINCE 2 Foundation or PractitionerCSM or PMI AgileTechnical SkillsStrong Knowledge onProject Control ToolsRisk ManagementMicrosoft ProjectSchedule ManagementVisioProject Planning tools.Risk Management tools.Mindjet Manager or similarStakeholder managementStrong understanding onContract complianceLegal implication understanding of contractsCapability to manage multiple projectsSuccessful project closures within defined project KPIsSkills: management,project,it infrastructure