FILLED 3 Project Managers; Comm Bank, Qatar

Our client is a newly formed Commercial Bank operating out of Qatar but with international intentions. It has recently raised £220m by completing a successful IPO on the Doha Stock Market in Qatar.



The banks currently employs about 50 people with a multi-cultural team from 11 nationalities and very diverse backgrounds. It has plans to expand the numbers to 160 over the next 12 months.


This is an extremely exciting opportunity to be at the heart of the launch of a new regional bank in the Middle East. We are urgently seeking dynamic, motivated Project Managers to get involved in different aspects of the bank’s launch. This is an excellent career opportunity for bright, self-starters who are ready to make an impact.

Key points for this role are :

• The role holder will initially lead project work-stream(s) to drive implementation for the bank’s launch in Q4 2007.



• Following stabilisation the role holder(s) will form part of the next-country landing team, focusing on strategy, coordination, planning and implementation.



• 3 Project Manager roles available, covering:
  - Retail Banking (some product, sales, distribution knowledge required);
  - Support functions (understanding of support functions and organisational issues required);
  - Strategy (knowledge of Gulf market required).



• Experience of one of the above areas essential and some banking experience beneficial



• 5-10 years project / programme management experience



• Requires experience of Stakeholder Management; Project Planning and Budgeting, Quality Management; Risk Management; Business Case Creation; Benefits Delivery



• Ideal candidate will be an excellent problem solver, extremely disciplined and able to manage senior stakeholders and cross-functional requirements effectively.



• Reporting to the Head of Programme Management and CEO’s Office.



• Likely to have worked for a major consulting organisation.



• Location : Qatar (flyback arrangements possible)



• Duration : 12 months but preferably permanent



• Start : Immediate



• Rate : Highly competitive



• Expenses : Accommodation and living expenses to be agreed