Senior IT Project Manager

About the role

Octans Digital is hiring a Senior IT Project Manager in Islamabad. The role does not involve managing a team but acts as the main point of contact for stakeholders, securing approvals and coordinating with finance on project milestones. It suits someone with a strong background in delivering complex IT projects in enterprise environments.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and oversee IT projects from initiation to closure, aligned with business objectives.
• Identify, assess and manage risks and issues to protect project delivery.
• Coordinate with stakeholders across business units, secure timely approvals and manage expectations.
• Manage relationships with vendors, contractors and service providers to ensure quality and contract compliance.
• Monitor progress against timelines and budgets and address deviations proactively.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and maintain documentation such as project plans, status reports and financial records.
• Apply ITIL and other project management tools and methodologies to track, report and allocate resources.
• Negotiate solutions, resolve conflicts and support enterprise-wide IT initiatives spanning applications, infrastructure and services.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science from an HEC-recognized institute.
• At least five years of hands-on experience in IT project delivery and client-facing roles.
• PMP or PRINCE II certification is an added advantage.
• Experience managing complex IT projects in enterprise settings, with vendor coordination and stakeholder management.

Required skills

• Project planning, scheduling, risk and issue management.
• Stakeholder management and communication, negotiation and problem-solving.
• Knowledge of ITIL and project management tools and methodologies.