805 IT Project Manager jobs in Bahrain

• Planning, executing, and closing complex technical projects.
• Defining project scope, objectives, and technical requirements in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Developing detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budget management.
• Managing project teams, assigning tasks, and ensuring accountability.
• Applying agile and/or waterfall methodologies as appropriate for project success.
• Identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks and issues.
• Monitoring project progress, tracking key performance indicators, and reporting status to stakeholders.
• Ensuring quality assurance and adherence to technical standards throughout the project lifecycle.
• Facilitating effective communication among project team members and stakeholders.
• Managing vendor relationships and deliverables as needed.
• Conducting project post-mortems and identifying lessons learned for future projects.
• Championing best practices in project management and technical execution.
• Managing changes to project scope, schedule, and costs using appropriate verification techniques.
• Ensuring the successful delivery of technical solutions that meet business needs.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in project management, with at least 5 years focused on technical projects.
• Proven experience managing software development or IT infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile (Scrum, Kanban), and Waterfall methodologies.
• Excellent knowledge of project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, MS Project).
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and resources effectively.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• PMP, CSM, or similar project management certifications are highly preferred.
• Experience with cloud technologies and DevOps practices is a plus.

1. Own overall project communication and coordination
2. Drive discussion when conflicts arise and work with the team on alternatives or different approaches
3. Help with resource planning and allocation
4. Develop project plans for key projects using appropriate planning techniques that track the progress of critical business objectives
5. Work with Product team members to keep improving software development processes to create high-quality features efficiently
6. Review business, functional and technical requirements for completeness and identify gaps as needed
7. Recommend and implement process changes as necessary
8. Evaluate and assess each project's results
9. Provide a gap analysis based on current practice, process, and systems
10. Provide a plan to deliver agreed changes
11. Create long- and short-term plans, including setting targets for milestones and adhering to deadlines
12. Serve as a point of contact for teams when multiple units are assigned to the same project to ensure team actions remain in synergy
13. Communicate with executives or the board to keep the project aligned with their goals
14. Perform quality control on the project throughout development to maintain the standards expected
15. Adjust schedules and targets on the project as needs or financing for the project change

1. The resource has at least 5 years of experience in managing projects in the IT field.
2. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
3. IT-related bachelor’s degree – Masters is a merit.
4. The resource possesses technical writing skills to create project plans, perform gap analysis and quality control, adjust schedules and project milestones.

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Be part of a team that’s building smarter, simpler financial services from the ground up. As Project Manager, you’ll sit at the core of strategic change, leading high-impact initiatives, aligning teams, and making sure delivery stays on track and on time.

This role is built for someone with a solid foundation in project delivery (5 to 6 years of experience) and at least one year operating within a banking environment. You’ll need to be confident juggling priorities, reporting to senior leadership, and working with diverse teams across a regulated setting.

The Role:

You’ll lead the planning and execution of major strategic and operational projects. From setting up governance structures and tracking KPIs to managing budgets and coordinating stakeholder meetings, this role is about bringing structure, pace, and accountability to business-critical initiatives.

You'll be hands-on in day-to-day delivery and act as a key point of contact across internal teams and external vendors. The role also requires strong reporting, documentation, and follow-up skills to support leadership in making informed decisions.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Managing the full lifecycle of multiple projects, from planning to closure.
• Supporting executive-level governance with reporting, insight, and structured delivery updates.
• Leading detailed delivery planning across timelines, milestones, budgets, and resource forecasting.
• Maintaining and updating RAID logs, issue registers, and decision/action trackers.
• Coordinating and documenting key meetings and stakeholder sessions.
• Tracking financials and preparing cost-benefit analyses to support business cases.
• Ensuring cross-programme dependencies are mapped and managed effectively.
• Supporting consistent project control, governance, and delivery frameworks.
• Capturing lessons learned and embedding continuous improvement into the delivery process.
• Acting as the go-to person for project queries, calendar management, and resource scheduling.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• 5 to 6 years of hands-on project management experience across digital or operational programmes.
• A minimum of 1 year in a banking institution or regulated financial services environment.
• Experience managing cross-functional stakeholders, including executive leadership.
• Proven ability to plan, execute, and close complex projects across multiple teams.
• Strong command of Agile, PMI, or similar project delivery methodologies.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office, particularly MS Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Detail-oriented, with strong follow-up, time management, and documentation skills.
• Confident communicator, both written and verbal, across all levels of the business.
• Comfortable operating with autonomy and managing competing priorities.
• Bonus: experience supporting digital transformation or regionally distributed delivery.

What’s in It for You:

• A high-impact delivery role in a scaling financial business.
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic programmes.
• A collaborative culture with room to shape how things get done.
• Based in Bahrain with regional scope.

Next Steps:

If this sounds like the kind of challenge you’re ready for, we’d love to hear from you. Send your CV or get in touch for a confidential conversation.

Job Description

Embrace the challenge of steering complex tech projects, fostering growth and technical excellence in a dynamic environment.

As a Technical Project Manager II in Commercial and Investment Bank for Trade and working Capital business, you will play a pivotal role in leading complex technology projects and programs that drive business goals and enhance the firm's technological capabilities. You will leverage your broad knowledge of technical principles and practices to develop innovative solutions, while effectively managing resources, budgets, and cross-functional teams. Your analytical reasoning and adaptability skills will enable you to navigate through ambiguity and embrace change. By fostering productive relationships with stakeholders and clients, you will contribute to the firm's overall growth and success. Your excellent communication skills and ability to influence others will be crucial in driving mutually beneficial outcomes and managing risks in line with the firm's policies and practices.

Job responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate agile transformation initiatives across multiple teams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Drive the adoption and scaling of agile practices, including SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) or other relevant frameworks.
• Organize and facilitate Quarterly Planning sessions, ensuring effective collaboration and alignment among teams.
• Develop and maintain agile roadmaps, ensuring transparency and alignment with business objectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and address impediments to agile adoption and performance.
• Utilize JIRA and Confluence to manage and track agile projects, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information is available to all stakeholders.
• Analyze data and metrics using Excel to provide insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging experimentation and innovation within teams.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in agility roles, with a focus on agile at scale and quarterly Planning.
• Strong hands-on experience with JIRA, Confluence, and Excel.
• Proven track record of working in scaling agile practices across organizations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Relevant agile certifications (e.g., SAFe Agilist, Certified ScrumMaster) are a definite plus

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Company Description

Job Description

VAM Systems is currently looking for AML Project Manager for our Bahrain operations with the following skillsets & terms and conditions:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Finance, Project Management or a related field.
• PMP or equivalent certifications are highly desirable
  
  

• Strong knowledge of banking operations, financial products, compliance systems and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Trello).
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies is a plus.
  
  

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Monitor project progress and make adjustments as necessary to ensure successful completion.
• Manage project budgets and ensure cost-effective delivery.
• Ensure alignment with organization goals
  
  

• Engage with key stakeholders (both internal & external), including senior management to understand their requirements and expectations.
• Facilitate regular communication and updates to stakeholders on project status, risks, and issues.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  
  

• Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Monitor and manage risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure all project activities comply with banking regulations, standards and internal policies
  
  

• Lead and motivate cross-functional project teams to achieve project objectives.
• Provide guidance, support, motivation and coaching to team members.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment.
  
  

• Track project progress using KPIs and tools
• Prepare regular updates and reports for stakeholders
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Project Management and Information Technology
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Project Manager to lead and oversee large-scale Solar EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) projects. The ideal candidate should have a solid engineering background, proven leadership skills, and a strong grasp of project management principles with hands-on experience in utility-scale solar projects. PMP certification is a significant advantage.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and manage end-to-end execution of solar power projects (MW-scale), ensuring completion within defined timelines, budget, and quality.
• Coordinate with internal engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams to ensure project milestones are met.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, government bodies, subcontractors, and vendors for seamless project execution.
• Prepare and monitor detailed project plans, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Review project designs, technical specifications, and drawings to ensure alignment with project requirements.
• Lead project reviews, progress meetings, and prepare project reports for stakeholders.
• Manage contracts, resolve disputes, and ensure contractual obligations are met.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols, quality standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement and implementation of best practices in project management.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
• Minimum of 12 years experience in managing large-scale solar EPC or renewable energy projects.
• Proven track record of delivering multi-megawatt solar projects from concept to commissioning.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.
• PMP certification is a strong advantage.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Proficient in project management software such as MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with national and international codes and standards (IEC, IEEE, IS, NEC).
• Strong commercial and contractual acumen.
• Knowledge of grid interconnection and power evacuation systems.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.

• Provide project leadership to ensure the smooth and timely implementation of the new CRM system.
• Manage the vendor selection process and oversee contract negotiations
• Ensure successful integration of the CRM.
• Develop a structured project management framework to track progress, mitigate risks, and meet deadlines.
• Oversee change management and user adoption, ensuring that staff are adequately trained and supported.
• Ensure compliance with Bahrain’s data protection laws and GDPR.
• Drive post-implementation system enhancements to optimise performance.
  
  

• Validated CRM requirement document, aligning business needs with system capabilities.
• Contractual agreements and SLAs with the chosen CRM provider.
• Detailed project timeline, resource allocation plan, and risk management framework.
• End-to-end implementation oversight, including system configuration, integration, and testing.
• Comprehensive user training programme and post-implementation support strategy.
• Post-implementation review and performance assessment report.
• The Project Manager must ensure that all technical drawings are provided to clearly outline the CRM system’s architecture, integration points with existing systems, and workflows. These visuals should detail how the CRM will interact with ticketing systems, payment gateways, marketing tools, and other operational platforms.
  
  

A leading Real Estate Developer & Property Management Company in Bahrain seeks to employ a Construction Manager for various projects.

Job Description:

1. Collaborate with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to ensure project plans, specifications, and budgets are met.
2. Oversee and manage the day-to-day construction activities on assigned projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, quality standards, and safety protocols.
3. Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using project management software.
4. Manage and monitor project budgets, identifying and mitigating potential cost overruns.
5. Supervise and lead construction crews, ensuring efficient and safe work practices.
6. Conduct regular site inspections to identify potential issues and ensure quality control.
7. Process and manage all change orders and variations to the original construction plans.
8. Ensure clear and consistent communication with all project stakeholders, including clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
9. Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including daily logs, meeting minutes, and progress reports.
10. Implement and enforce all safety regulations on the construction site.
11. Manage the procurement and logistics of materials and equipment to ensure timely delivery and availability.
12. Address any construction issues or unforeseen challenges that may arise, developing and implementing solutions to keep the project on track.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
2. Minimum 10-15 years of experience in a similar role.
3. Experience working in A or B grade construction companies.
4. Ability to establish a new department or company with comprehensive knowledge.
5. Knowledge of technical, financial, and administrative aspects is mandatory.
6. Must have a construction background, not from a consultancy background.
7. Experience managing multiple projects, including large High Rise & Villa developments.
8. Experience handling not less than 300 employees.
9. Strong leadership character and personality to manage entire operations.
10. Valid driver's license.

Company Industry: Recruitment, Placement Firm, Executive Search

Department / Functional Area: Construction - Project Management

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