POSITION OVERVIEW
As an IT Project Manager, this position will collaborate with project stakeholders and implement the project workplan to achieve project objectives. The Project Manager will lead daily / weekly standup meetings and help identify and resolve project team issues. This position will lead project resources to analyze project needs, define requirements, develop user stories, develop and execute test plans, develop and maintain project documentation, and report (written and oral) project progress to stakeholders. his position can be based out of either our Dubai or Swiss Corporate Office.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare project plans and external-facing specifications from technical requirements produced by IT and / or Technical Services teams
- Liaise with internal resources and external partners, vendors and / or resources on current and future projects.
- Monitor daily progress of projects and provide timely detailed updates to the Global Head of Infrastructure and IT as well as other key stakeholders
- Creation / Maintaining and updating Technical Documentation regularly
- Realign timescale expectations where programme and project slippage has occurred.
- Collaborate across a global and multicultural remote team
QUALIFICATIONS
Proficiency in English, both verbal and written. Any additional language a plusExperience as a Project Manager or Lead or related work experience and administering project plans / timelinesSwiss / EU nationality or existing working permit in Switzerland is requiredWorking experience in hospitality and / or hotel pre-openings would be highly desirable, although not essentialProven experience with using SmartsheetUnderstanding of project management processes, standards and governanceProven experience in stakeholder management, providing service to internal stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes, ability to liaise with stakeholder at all levelsExcellent time management, organisational skills with the ability and desire to meet project, task, and / or assignment deadlinesStrong focus on accuracy, attention to detail and consistency of workPositive, engaging and energetic personalityAble to be organized, manage time wisely and work with little to no direct supervisionSensitive to cultural nuancesExcellent communication skills, both written and verbal