Digital Projects and Budgeting Manager

Overview

This role involves collaborating with end users and stakeholders to oversee the coordinated planning, direction, and execution of a portfolio of complex digital projects. The aim is to deliver strategic value and benefits to the department and the wider organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage budgets and operational plans; prepare funding proposals and funding plans that are sustainable and secure uninterrupted service delivery while maximizing investment returns.
• Create timely and precise monthly progress reports on project status throughout their lifecycle, including milestone progress, budget adherence, risks, dependencies, and business value realization; effectively communicate updates to involved departments and senior leadership, including the Senior Vice President of Digital.
• Distribute monthly updates on project milestones and value achievements to relevant stakeholders to ensure ongoing communication and clarity on changing project demands and business outcomes.
• Ensure alignment of project roadmaps and strategies with the overarching vision and strategic goals of the Digital division through ongoing interaction with Product Managers and departmental managers.
• Coordinate projects and manage their interdependencies, applying Agile methodologies; collaborate with Product Managers and Product Owners to drive projects across all Digital Business Units from development through implementation ensuring quality, timeliness, budget compliance, and meeting objectives.
• Prioritize and allocate resources across projects, manage linkages and shared components to overcome obstacles and realize expected financial benefits.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation such as project plans, Gantt charts, briefs, performance and change logs, resource updates, specifications, and budget performance records to ensure projects stay on course.
• Adapt project plans flexibly to allow modifications, reprioritization, acceleration, or termination according to competitive and organizational changes.
• Undertake additional duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification.
• At least six years of relevant professional experience.
• Leadership experience with the ability to manage and mentor teams.
• Proficiency in budgeting, data analysis, and reporting targeted at top management.
• Working knowledge of Profit and Loss statements and measuring business outcomes.
• Familiarity with Agile frameworks, especially Scrum methodology.
• Experience in supervisory or managerial positions.
• Strong command of English, both written and spoken.

Preferred Skills

• Effective presentation abilities.
• Client relationship management skills.

Essential Competencies

• Strong communication skills for clear interaction with stakeholders.
• Ability to listen actively, interpret messages correctly, and engage in two-way communication.
• Prioritization skills to identify key tasks and assignments.
• Ability to maintain composure and perform under pressure.
• Managerial capabilities including delegation, setting direction, workflow management, mentoring, coaching, training, and promoting teamwork.

About Qatar Airways Group

Originating from a modest fleet of four aircraft, Qatar Airways Group has expanded into a conglomerate comprising 12 businesses. Known for rapid growth, record-breaking achievements, and trend-setting innovations, the organization embraces challenges fearlessly. Employees are encouraged to bring their ideas and passion to contribute to a dynamic and inclusive global community.

Application Details

Interested candidates ready to take on a challenging and rewarding career are encouraged to apply by submitting their CV through the company's application process.