Clariba SEIDOR, a leading partner of SAP data & analytics and Corporater in MENA, is part of SEIDOR(a global technology consultancy of almost 5,000 employees). We are committed to delivering industry-focused solutions for enterprise performance management, analytics, and organizational alignment.
We have an immediate opening for a Project Manager to join our Turkey team in Istanbul to manage important customer projects in the Middle East region. This role reports to the Regional Operations Manager in Istanbul and works closely with the Head of Project Management Office Middle East in Dubai. The successful candidate will also work closely with a project resources including BI consultants and developers based in multiple regions. The ideal candidate will have previous SAP BW and BW/4HANA technical development experience as well as Project Management responsibilities within a consultancy environment.
Job Responsibilities:
Manage project lifecycle for multiple new projects in MENA region and create complete project plans and schedules using MS Project.
Support the Senior Director, PMO & Operations with SOWs (review and obtain signature from customers).
Work closely with Sales team to manage accounts and support with new business development initiatives.
Work closely with our customers to understand their problems, deliver quality solutions, and ensure that customer satisfaction remains high; stakeholder management at C levels.
Follow Project Management Institute methodology as well as internal Clariba PM process to ensure detailed tracking and communication of project progress from a task, time, schedule, and cost perspective.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date project plans enabling intelligent decision making by all stakeholders.
Identify risks and dependencies; escalate them to the Head of PMO if required.
Liaise and collaborate with internal teams to ensure that project finances, expenditures, and resources are correctly monitored and always forecasted.
Utilize policies, procedures, and business plan to make decisions in the best interest of Clariba.
Oversee technical consultants in specific Middle East customer projects
Required Experience and Knowledge:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Information Technology field of study.
Experience working on or leading BI projects in the Gulf region.
Ideal experience includes 2-4 years in progressive Business Intelligence career.
Combination of 1-2 years progressive SAP BW and BW/4HANA consultant experience plus 1-2 years of BI Project Management experience within “strong-matrix” consultancy environment, working with external clients.
A proven track record for project initiation, planning, executing, controlling and closing on projects (with references).
A clear understanding of SAP Business Intelligence solutions, licensing and architecture.
Experience working in a multicultural environment and relating with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures.
Fluency in written and spoken English.
Desirable Experience and Knowledge:
PMP designation or working towards it.
ScrumMaster or Agile Certification.
Previous Business Analyst experience.
Toast Masters accreditation or formal public speaking/presentation affiliation.
Analytics experience in SAP Analytics Cloud or other front-end visualization tools is also a plus.
Required Competencies:
Able to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and highly organized.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Driven to get the best outcome for Clariba SEIDOR and our customers; determined and passionate and pushes self and others for results.
Able to build lasting relationships with key stakeholders.
Can mediate disagreements and negotiate a win-win resolution for all parties.
Manages through ambiguity and effectively copes with change.
Can communicate effectively around C-Level executives and understands how they think and work.
Able to make good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment.
Able to develop and motivate team and identify talent.
Energetic and ambitious.
Work Environment Requirements:
Based in Istanbul, Turkey and comfortable with remote working environment (work from home).
Available for travel within Middle East countries (when travel regulations and health measures allow for it).
Comfortable working in multicultural environment.
Ability to multi-task with a variety of customers, team members and projects.
Education:
University Level Degree required (preferably Computer Engineering / Math / IT)
What we offer:
An international and multicultural environment with the opportunity to work in one of the IT sector’s most exciting and interesting growth areas.
Annual Performance Plan, Employee Development Plans, and a training and certification paths
Opportunities to gain responsibility, grow your PM career and progress through our Talent Management Program based on motivation, dedication, and skill development.
Competitive salary and benefits package.