Technical Project Lead

Responsibilities

• Lead technology planning, development of software, and drive the implementation of IT best practices in Nagwa to achieve a competitive advantage

• Contribute organizational enterprise architecture information systems, software applications, and related infrastructure to achieve the goals of the Information Systems Unit

• Oversee all mobile and web development to develop and maintain high-quality products and ensure projects and services satisfy needs and quality standards

• Provide feedback and recommendations regarding technical requirements, timelines, and software concerns so that design decisions are in line with technical expectations

• Ensure metrics are in place to monitor and measure software development projects, ongoing support and maintenance activities

• Support the software engineering team by collaborating with the various units and departments and facilitating smooth communication with cross-functional teams to minimize development roadblocks and ensure the delivered solutions meet identified needs

• Keep up to date with trends in Software Development, and the IT industry, including current agile methodologies, to implement the best practices in Nagwa

• Hire, manage, and develop a team of high-performing engineers to maintain a competent workforce

• Keep the workforce motivated through coaching, mentoring and fostering innovative ideas that add value

• Create project plan, schedule, scope and reporting activities and effectively communicate project goals, objectives, and requirements

• Prepare cost and resource estimates including staffing requirements, and cloud computing infrastructure, monitor projects/products lifecycles to ensure they are delivered within cost and schedule commitments

• Collaborate with the marketing, sales, and planning team for features definition and prioritization to launch products on time while meeting the business goals

• Track and report the progress of multiple projects at the same time and effectively utilize corporate PM methodology to manage projects

• Identify, monitor, and develop risk mitigation procedures

• Contribute to the development of marketing materials and sales kits, ensuring alignment with product features and capabilities

Qualifications & Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Computer Science or Information Systems

• Postgraduate study is preferable

• 12+ years of relevant experience in progressively responsible roles including software development, implementation, and project management of B2C and B2B systems across multiple software platforms

• Expert in the tech stack .NET

• Expert in mobile development is a plus

• Wide knowledge of web technologies and services including Microsoft Tech Stack and Open Source tools

• Wide knowledge of database engines and services including Microsoft Tech Stack, MySQL, and NoSQL databases and big data analytics techniques

• Wide knowledge of Cloud Computing

• Excellent knowledge of reporting methodologies and services including BI reporting trends

• In-depth knowledge of business applications that manage high numbers of concurrent users

• In-depth knowledge of Applications integration cycles and methodologies

Behavioural Competencies 

• Excellent communication skills and ability to articulate complex technical topics for non-technical audiences

• Initiative and creativity

• Time and stress management skills

• Organizational and planning skills

• Problem-solving skills

• Ability to think analytically and strategically

• Leadership skills

• Decision-making skills