IT Project Manager - Reserve list exercise

Vacancy Notice 1065

Job Title: IT Project Manager - Reserve list exercise
Reporting To: Depending on the unit
Location: One of INTERPOL duty stations
Type of contract: Fixed-term and Short-term contracts*
Duration (in months): Different durations, up to 3 years*
Grade: 5   
Number of post: Roster
Level of Security screening:  Enhanced
Deadline for application: 11 May 2025

Conditions applying for all candidates

Only professional experience for which candidates can provide official proof of employment will be considered. Candidates could be requested to provide copies of such official documents prior to interviews/test.

*This selection exercise will be used to generate a list of recommended candidates that will be used to address Organization's staffing needs in the future. If recommended and then offered a post, any potential subsequent extension will be subject to the terms of the Organization’s Staff Manual, availability of funds, satisfactory performance and/or the return of the concerned Staff Member to the post.

Tests/interviews in connection to this selection procedure will take place approximately 3 to 4 weeks after the deadline for applications. Applicants are kindly requested to plan their availability during this period accordingly, in case they are short-listed.

INTRODUCTION OF POST

The Information Technology (IT) Project Manager handles IT projects from project initiation to Go-Live. He/She aims at achieving an optimum result compliant with the requirements as regards to Quality (incl. performance and security), Time, Costs and Risks.

PRIMARY DUTIES

DUTY 1: Coordinating and mobilizing the project teams

• He/She mobilizes the contributors to the projects (business team, IS team and external partners)
• He/She supervises and coordinates, within each project, all actions assigned to internal IS teams, external consultants or contractors
• He/She ensures the team shares common objectives, aligned with the Project
• He/She ensures that the project methodology chosen is applied (Scrum by default)

DUTY 2: Managing scope, budget, planning and risks

• He/She defines and follows up the project plan, deliverables, budget and risk register
• He/She tracks deviation and lead the team in identifying remediation and optimization opportunities
• He/She supervises all aspects of the execution phase including the production of key project documentation and deliverables (incl. product documentation such as architecture, hardware and software)

DUTY 3: Governance and Ceremonies
 

• He/She organizes and leads the relevant project governance and ceremonies
• He/She provides regular progress status reports to his/her hierarchy and key project stakeholders (e.g. Business owners, external sponsors, etc.)
• He/She manages escalation and present options
• He/She uses the Project Management tools and methodologies supported by the Directorate / Organization.

DUTY 4: Sourcing
 

• He/She participates in procurement process when relevant, including bids evaluations and presenting results to the Procurement Committee
• He/She is responsible for IT aspects execution of the contract with the selected bidder

DUTY 5: Transition to product

• He/She ensures proper acceptance testing (functional, security, performance…) and supervises regular service and system availability during hypercare.
• He/She is responsible for checking all pre-requisites / conditions are met to trigger Go-Live and is responsible for ensuring all required training materials, awareness sessions and support documentation are provided.
• He/She ensures IT Product Manager interface

DUTY 6: Perform any other duties as required by the Supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS

All candidates will be assessed on the below mentioned requirements.
Please only include professional experience for which you can provide official proof of employment (i.e. pay-slip indicating your functional title, work certificates, etc.). You could be asked to provide copies of such documents prior to interviews/tests. Any discrepancies found between the information stated in any of your application documents and the evidence of employment provided, will be considered misrepresentation and may lead to your disqualification from this selection procedure. This is especially important for your current and previous functional titles (they need to be exactly the same as the one in your contractual agreement), exact dates of employment, description of responsibilities and achievements, reason(s) for leaving and part-time work.

Training/Education required

• Three-to-four years’ education at a university or other specialized higher education establishment, within the field of Information Technology or engineering.

Experience required

• Experience of at least 3 years in the field of IT Project Management, ideally within an international environment and using Scrum Methodology

Languages

• Fluency in English
• Proficiency in a second official working language of the Organization (Arabic, French or Spanish) would be an additional asset.

Specific skills required

• A relevant Project Management Certification (preferably Scrum) would be an asset
• Strong communication skills, both in written and oral form (public speaking and delivery of presentations).

Abilities/Aptitudes required

• Demonstrate maturity and professionalism
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders in a multi- cultural environment.
• Ability to work in teams as well as individually.
• Management skills, such as leadership, vision, empowering others, building trust, and judgment/decision-making.
• Interpersonal qualities necessary to generate enthusiasm, integrity and build consensus with direct reports and staff members.
• Ability to maintain objectivity and apply logical reasoning
• Proficiency of oral presentation, analytical and work processing software.