Project Manager – ICT/IT System Integration
Wateen is Pakistan’s leading information and communications technology company with a diverse portfolio of customers across industries. A pioneer in the telecommunications industry, Wateen is proud to have laid the foundation of Pakistan’s internet connectivity with the fastest-growing fiber-optic network.
Wateen is credited with transforming the landscape of communications technology in Pakistan through our efforts to revolutionize businesses with cutting-edge technology. With the country’s largest team of highly experienced certified resources, our subject matter experts ensure end-to-end support uniquely optimized for businesses and enterprises across various verticals.
Position Summary
We are looking for a seasoned Project Manager with a proven track record in delivering ICT and IT infrastructure projects under System Integration (SI) engagements. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in managing end-to-end deployment of Cisco, Dell, Huawei, Fortinet’s networking, security, compute, storage Dell solutions, and other related enterprise technologies. This role requires a high level of coordination with internal technical teams, OEMs, vendors, and end customers to ensure timely, cost-effective, and quality project execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of IT/ICT infrastructure projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
- Coordinate with internal pre-sales and post-sales technical teams to understand project requirements and develop implementation plans.
- Manage relationships and communications with clients, stakeholders, and vendors, including OEMs.
- Drive project governance, including risk management, change control, and issue resolution.
- Ensure project documentation, progress reports, and stakeholder communication are maintained and updated regularly.
- Manage project budgets, resource planning, and procurement of products and services.
- Conduct project review meetings, manage escalations, and ensure adherence to SLAs and quality standards.
- Monitor and report on key project performance indicators (KPIs) and recommend improvement areas.
- Ensure compliance with organizational and customer-specific security, quality, and process frameworks.
- Lead cross-functional teams and ensure team alignment on project goals and timelines.
Location
Lahore & Islamabad
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, or related discipline. PMP or PRINCE2 certification is a plus.
- Minimum 7–10 years of experience in managing ICT/IT infrastructure/system integration projects.
- Strong experience in delivering projects involving Cisco enterprise networking (routers, switches, firewalls, wireless) and Dell compute & storage solutions.
- Prior experience working with OEMs, SIs, or service providers in similar infrastructure projects.
- Proficient in project management tools and methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).
- Good understanding of IT infrastructure technologies such as networking, security, virtualization, data centers, servers, storage, and cloud integration.
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proven track record of successful project delivery in a customer-facing environment.