Middle East Communication Network Hiring for IT Project Coordinator Job at Dubai Full Time

Description

The Interpublic Group (NYSE:IPG) is a global leader in marketing solutions with 50,400 diverse and talented individuals, driving business results for clients around the world and across a wide range of industries. In the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey, IPG operates through its majority owned holding company – Middle East Communications Network (MCN) – founded in 1968.

MCN is proud of its capability, structure, talent, expertise and geographical coverage.

Role

IT Project Coordinators are an important part of MCN’s IT project team. You will work directly under the Head of Project Management Office to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

The Project Coordinator makes sure all aspects of the project run smoothly and efficiently. You will work with various members of the project team and our internal stakeholders ranging from junior to very senior colleagues. On a day-to-day basis, your key responsibilities will typically involve maintaining project documentation, such as project plans and reports; assigning tasks and controlling schedules; communicating the project’s progress to team members and other stakeholders; and managing the project’s budget. At MCN we apply agile project management practices across all of the aforementioned tasks, so knowledge on agile project management is of advantage.

This position requires a lot of problem-solving and multitasking. You will be coordinating multiple aspects of a project in a fast-paced and challenging work environment and communicating all the issues and risks of the project. You will gain exposure to lots of different projects, software, departments and areas.

As a project coordinator, you will make sure that everyone is on the same page and speaking the same language. Therefore, it is essential to have excellent organizational and communication skills. Because you are responsible for making sure your part of the project stays on target, successful project coordinators are self-motivated, attentive, and always follow through.

Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Owning a dedicated part of the application’s landscape, operating as point of contact
• Logging, tracking, managing and coordinating IT project requests
• Participate in project design meetings and propose improvements if necessary
• Evaluate potential problems and develop solutions
• Designing and controlling the project charter, plan and schedule
• Supervise current projects and coordinate all team members to keep workflow on track, ensuring deadlines, budget and scope are met
• Looking for ways to increase the project’s profitability and reduce expenses where possible
• Preparing presentations to update senior management on the project’s progress and showcase the project’s value
• Organizing and attending stakeholder meetings, such as sprint planning, dailies, backlog grooming, reviews or retros, and recording minutes
• Providing administrative support, especially for change management documentation and stakeholder communications
• Must undertake any duties given by the management team

Skills

Essential

• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong teamwork and stakeholder-facing skills
• Presentation skills
• Solid organizational skills, including multitasking and time-management
• Strong competency in IT and experience in implementing technology projects
• Bachelor’s in Business Administration or Computer Science (or related field)

Desirable

• Oracle ERP skills are a clear plus
• Familiarity with risk and quality assurance management
• Experience with (agile) project management and tools, eg Microsoft Project
• Ability to prepare and interpret flowcharts, schedules and step-by-step action plans
• PMP/PRINCE2/Six Sigma knowledge or certifications are a plus

Characteristics:

• Organized and enthusiastic communicator driven by results
• Empathetic
• Can stay calm under pressure
• Dependable and feel accountable, and have the ability to take criticism and multitask.