Program Specialist II

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Delivery

• Lead end-to-end project management activities from initiation through closure.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation strategies.
• Monitor project progress and ensure adherence to scope, schedule, cost, and quality objectives.
• Coordinate activities across multiple teams, contractors, consultants, and technology partners.
• Manage project changes through formal change management processes.

Smart Cities Program Execution

• Support the development and implementation of Smart Cities initiatives and digital transformation projects.
• Coordinate deployment of Smart City technologies, including:
  • IoT platforms and sensors
  • Smart mobility and transportation solutions
  • Smart utilities and energy management systems
  • Public safety and security solutions
  • Smart infrastructure and urban management technologies
• Ensure integration between different Smart City platforms and stakeholders.

Stakeholder Management

• Engage with government entities, municipalities, utility providers, technology vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Facilitate project meetings, workshops, and governance reviews.
• Prepare executive presentations, status reports, and project dashboards.
• Maintain strong stakeholder relationships and ensure alignment of project objectives.

Risk & Quality Management

• Identify project risks, issues, and dependencies and develop mitigation plans.
• Ensure compliance with project governance standards and organizational policies.
• Monitor project performance metrics and quality requirements.
• Conduct lessons learned sessions and continuous improvement initiatives.

Financial & Contract Management

• Support budget planning, forecasting, and cost control activities.
• Track project expenditures and financial performance.
• Coordinate procurement activities and vendor management processes.
• Monitor contractor performance and contractual obligations.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Architecture, Urban Planning, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master's degree is an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Project Manager delivering medium to large-scale projects.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Smart Cities projects or related domains (Digital Transformation, Smart Infrastructure, IoT, Intelligent Transportation Systems, Smart Utilities, or Urban Technology).
• Proven experience managing multi-stakeholder projects and cross-functional teams.
• Experience working with public sector, municipalities, government entities, or infrastructure projects is highly desirable.

Technical Knowledge

• Project Management methodologies (PMI, PMBOK, Agile, Hybrid, Prince2).
• Smart Cities technologies and ecosystems.
• IoT platforms, data analytics, GIS, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Project planning and scheduling tools (MS Project, Primavera P6, Jira, or equivalent).
• Budget management and project financial controls.
• Risk management and governance frameworks.

Certifications (Preferred)

• PMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent certification.
• PRINCE2 Practitioner.
• Agile/Scrum Certification.
• Smart Cities, Digital Transformation, or IoT-related certifications are considered an advantage.