Egypt IT Jobs

We are Microsoft Gold Partner & Cisco Technology Developer Partner, working in the Unified Communication Domain across Microsoft & Cisco Domain, integrating both Microsoft Office Communication Server (OCS) & Cisco Unified Communication Manager (CUCM) and creating solutions across both domains, plus we are Fenestrae VAR Partner (Corporate fax & FoIP Solution), Quintum VAR Partner (VoIP G/W), ESII VAR Partner (Queuing Systems) and Minerva VAR Partner (IPTV Middleware Solution), Our Technology roadmap also includes Smart buildings & offices solutions.

We are seeking IT Project Manager to cover our line of products and to participate in planning, deployments and after sales support.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Project Manager role starts right after the Sales cycle is done, then the project responsibility is moved to him, His role includes Planning, executing, and finalizing projects according to strict deadlines and within budget by acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party Partners in order to deliver projects according to plan. The Project Manager will also define the project’s objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Direct and manage project development from beginning to end.

· Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.

· Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.

· Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.

· Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.

· Draft and submit budget proposals, and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary.

· Where required, negotiate with other department managers for the acquisition of required personnel from within the company.

· Determine and assess need for additional staff and/or consultants and make the appropriate recruitments if necessary during project cycle.

· Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.

· Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.

· Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.

· Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.

· Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.

· Track project milestones and deliverables.

· Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.

· Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.

· Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle.

· Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.

· Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project.

· Conduct project post mortems and create a recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.

· Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management.

TECHNICAL & EDUCATION EXPERIENCES:

• Fluent English in writing and speaking.
• University degree in computer science or related field from recognized university.
• Microsoft Technology background knowledge
• Cisco Technology background knowledge
• Strong familiarity with project management software.
• PMP Certification is a plus.
• Min 2 years professional experience as Project Manager.
• Min 5 years professional experience in the field of IT technologies & Software developing.

PERSONAL SKILLS:

• Excellent Customer Interface
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Multi tasks handling
• Focus & Objective oriented
• Working under pressure.
• Leadership skills.
• Flexible working hours.
• Self Motivation.
• Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.

Company Reference Links:

Middle East Network Solutions (Mother Company):  http://www.mnseg.com/

IPMagiX (Our New Brand): http://www.ipmagix.com/

Technology Partners Reference Links:

Fenestrae: http://www.fenestrae.com/

Quintum:         http://www.quintum.com/

ESII:                http://www.esii.com/en/

Minerva:          http://www.minervanetworks.com/

Please email your CV to:                careers_se@mns.com.eg

With email subject:                           MNS_PM_012010_ 01