Project Management Assistant Manager

• Project Planning & Execution
• Drive development and execution of project plans by defining scope, sequencing activities, estimating timelines, and determining schedules to meet objectives.
• Ensure consistency and compliance with organizational standards, processes, and policies.
• Project Management
• Manage all aspects of project delivery, including chartering, requirements gathering, planning, change control, risk management, and reporting.
• Identify, resolve, and escalate project risks and issues promptly.
• Track project progress and resource utilization against approved plans.
• Communication & Reporting
• Plan and execute effective project communications, ensuring timely and accurate distribution of information and documentation.
• Prepare and present comprehensive project status reports to senior management and clients.
• Delivery Leadership
• Lead and manage projects in the Network International domain (processing, cards, payments, ATMs, POS, etc.).
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders across multiple geographies.
• Tools & Governance
• Monitor and report project progress using Jira and MS Project.
• Manage risks, issues, and dependencies effectively, implementing mitigation strategies where necessary.

Manage risks, issues, and dependencies effectively, implementing mitigation strategies where necessary.

• Develop and Execute Project Plans
• Lead the creation and implementation of comprehensive project plans by collaborating with teams to define scope, sequence activities, estimate timelines, and establish schedules that align with project objectives.
• Ensure Compliance with Standards and Policies
• Maintain consistency and enforce adherence to organizational standards, processes, and governance policies across all projects.
• Manage Full Project Lifecycle
• Oversee all phases of project execution, including chartering, scope definition, requirements gathering, planning, change control, risk management, and performance reporting.
• Risk and Issue Management
• Proactively identify, assess, and resolve project risks and issues, ensuring timely escalation and mitigation to minimize impact on delivery.
• Communication and Stakeholder Engagement
• Develop and execute effective communication strategies to ensure accurate and timely distribution of information, documentation, and issue resolution to all relevant stakeholders.
• Project Administration and Documentation
• Ensure proper management of project-related tasks such as maintaining schedules, preparing reports, and documenting key decisions and deliverables

Education level accepted

• Min Years and type of Experience accepted
• A minimum B.Sc. degree, from an accredited and recognized University
• Experience: Minimum 6 years in project management, preferably in banking, financial services or payment processing.
• Domain Expertise: Strong understanding of cards, payments, and transaction processing systems
• Tools Proficiency: Hands-on experience with Jira and Microsoft Project.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Business, or related field (PMP, PRINCE2 or scrum certification is a plus).
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, French language would be a plus
• Location: Will be based in Cairo office.
• Preferred Skills
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management abilities.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• High communication skills