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Senior Trading Project Manager (Contractor) Primary Purpose of the Job As part of the team in charge of the IT solutions/applications specific to company business: Key Responsibilities Lead and manage medium to large IT projects to implement new or transform existing COMPANY solutions with a delineated scope of work to be executed within a finite time frame. Ensure that project related implementation/transformation are performed in accordance with business needs and compliance with ICT exigencies (governance and security). Handle assigned projects as per their charter-defined responsibilities over all components and phases, including required procurement activities. Entertain close relations with COMPANY stakeholders to understand their key needs and priorities. Identify and evaluate the possible solutions (new applications, enhancements, capacity, etc.) and then facilitate and document related solution selection and decision. Apply security measures by following security procedures and standards to ensure a secure environment; manage and address vulnerabilities and threats on project related systems. Follow the established procedures/processes and utilise best practices to provide effective control and mitigation of risk to the concerned project or solution. Education Bachelor’s degree in Computer Sciences/Petroleum & Energy, MBA or equivalent. International certifications in project management (PMP or equivalent) are preferred, and IT service management (ITIL or equivalent) is recommended. Experience & Skills Project Management Experience Minimum 9 years of progressive and directly related experience with IT project management and with trading solutions. Experience in managing/executing various high value projects for trading solutions implementation (including resource leadership and contracts management). Oil & Gas and Trading Domain Knowledge Demonstrated understanding of the Oil & Gas sector and deep knowledge of the trading business and related technologies and solutions (C/E-TRM, fleet management, trading platforms, trading market analytics, etc.). Software Development & Delivery Excellent understanding and practical experience in the software development lifecycle (SDLC), both waterfall and Agile project management methodologies. Contracts & Commercial Management Strong experience in establishing and managing related contracts and agreements. IT Standards & Architecture Familiar with IT standards & best practices, architecture, integration, and methods. Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills. Strong problem solving and decision-making skills. Stakeholder Management Ability to influence and work closely with stakeholders to determine acceptable solutions. Tools & Applications High proficiency with workplace applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook); project management; and collaboration tools (e.g., MS Project, Azure DevOps / Confluence / Jira, Miro / Mural, and Office Timeline). Reporting & Presentation Skills Experience creating detailed reports and giving presentations. Communication & Teamwork Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with a multi-cultural/national workforce.