Project Manager – IT Infrastructure & IT Security

Job Description

Role Overview

The Project Manager – IT Infrastructure & IT Security is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering IT infrastructure and IT security projects. This includes implementing infrastructure, security solutions, servers, storage, networking, and technology upgrade initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, budget, and in compliance with governance and PMI standards.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Delivery

• Develop Project Charters and conduct Project Initiation Meetings
  

• Prepare detailed project plans and manage end-to-end project lifecycle
  

• Ensure solution delivery as per approved business requirements and design criteria
  

• Manage project implementation in line with PMI and Agile best practices
  

• Ensure adherence to change management and governance processes
  

Testing & Quality Assurance

• Manage all testing phases including SIT, UAT, Performance Testing, and Security Testing
  

• Ensure acceptance criteria are met before project sign-off
  

Risk, Issue & Change Management

• Identify, track, mitigate, and monitor project risks and issues
  

• Manage project changes through defined control processes
  

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Review contracts, negotiate, and finalize agreements with vendors
  

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, IT section heads, and senior management
  

• Conduct project steering committee meetings and regular status reviews
  

Documentation & Reporting

• Ensure complete documentation of all project deliverables
  

• Prepare project status reports, dashboards, and progress updates
  

• Maintain traceability matrix and migration strategies
  

• Conduct project closure meetings and post-implementation reviews
  

Team Leadership

• Form and manage project teams in coordination with senior management
  

• Set clear expectations, provide feedback, and promote team motivation
  

• Resolve conflicts effectively within project teams
  

Continuous Improvement

• Use project management tools for effective tracking and execution
  

• Contribute to development of project management capabilities within the organization
  

• Stay updated with latest IT infrastructure and security technologies
  

Key Interactions

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or higher (MBA preferred)
  

• 10+ years of experience in project/program management
  

• Strong experience in IT Infrastructure and IT Security implementations
  

• Banking domain experience (Conventional & Islamic banking)
  

• Strong understanding of SDLC and IT systems best practices
  

• Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills
  

• Proficient in project management tools
  

• Ability to adapt to evolving technologies