Project Manager (ICT Projects)

The Project Manager (ICT Projects) is responsible for planning, leading, and delivering ICT and digitalisation initiatives that support GRA’s strategic objectives. The role ensures that projects comply with WOG/GRA ICT governance frameworks, security and data privacy / protection requirements, and established project management standards. The Project Manager will work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to drive project success from initiation to implementation, including risk, change management and benefits realisation.

1. ICT Project Management • Lead end to end project planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery of ICT and digitalisation initiatives. • Develop project and programme strategies that align with GRA’s Digitalisation Plan and organisation mission. • Establish and maintain appropriate project governance structure, including steering / working committees and decision-making mechanisms / processes to ensure timely delivery. • Drive the adoption of project management methodologies, tools and framework to enhance delivery outcome • Manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests with timely and proper documentation and escalation. • Track and analyse project performance, prepare progress reports, and ensure alignment with GRA’s strategic programmes. 2. ICT Governance & Compliance • Ensure all ICT projects comply to WOG / GRA’s ICT governance frameworks and policies, IT security standards, data privacy / protection and risk management requirements. • Partner with the ICT governance team to incorporate required controls into project design, implementation, and operations. • Lead audit exercises, internal/external reviews and quality assurance checks for compliance with data privacy / protection, security, procurement and IM policies. 3. Support GRA’s Digitalisation Strategy • Contribute to the development, implementation and continuous improvement of GRA’s digitalisation strategy and roadmap. • Identify opportunities for process optimisation, automation, and adoption of innovative technologies to enhance organisation efficiency. • Support performance monitoring and reporting of digitalisation KPIs and project outcome. • Surface gaps, risk and improvement areas to strengthen digital capability and technology governance. 4. Stakeholder & Vendor Management • Serve as the primary liaison with business users and management to ensure alignment and buy-in for digital initiatives. • Gather and translate user requirements into clear project scopes and deliverables. • Manage vendor relationships, including procurement activities, contract administration and performance evaluation. • Facilitate workshops, briefings, and communication sessions to ensure stakeholders alignment and readiness for deployment of new system. • Drive change management efforts to support smooth adoption of new systems, processes and technologies.

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline. • Minimum 3 – 5 years of relevant experience in ICT project management or IT consulting, preferably in digitalisation projects. • Strong understanding of ICT governance, risk management, security and data privacy / protection best practices. • Demonstrated experience in managing multiple projects and stakeholders in a fast paced environment. • Analytical, proactive and able to navigate challenges with creatively and sound judgement. • Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels • Experience with government ICT projects or ISO9001 aligned project management practices is an advantage. • Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, CITPM, Scrum Master, COMIT will be an advantage.