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.