[Hiring] ICT Project Manager @United Nations Office for Project Services

Role Description

The ICT Project Manager will be accountable for the successful delivery of technology and infrastructure projects from initiation through closure. Working closely with technical teams, UN entities, field missions, vendors, and senior stakeholders, the role will ensure projects remain aligned with organizational objectives and that technical, operational, stakeholder, risk, and governance requirements are effectively managed throughout the project lifecycle.

This ICT Project Manager role has a strong international and technical scope, requiring regular coordination with the UN technical teams across different regions and time zones, as well as direct engagement with users and stakeholders located globally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) preferably in computer science, information systems, mathematics, economics, statistics, social sciences, project management or any other related fields with 7 years of relevant experience OR
• Master’s degree (or equivalent) preferably in computer science, information systems, mathematics, economics, statistics, social sciences, project management or any other related fields with 5 years of relevant experience.

Requirements

• Relevant experience in delivering technology projects involving enterprise infrastructure, data centers, cloud and hybrid environments, virtualization, migration, and/or technology modernization.
• Demonstrable experience and ability to lead technical teams and coordinate multiple stakeholders in complex and geographically distributed environments.
• Practical experience applying PRINCE2 project management methods.
• Experience developing and maintaining project plans, status reports, risk and issue registers, SOPs, and other project documentation and deliverables.
• Experience working in an international and multicultural environment, coordinating with stakeholders, technical teams, and service providers across different regions, countries, and time zones.

Benefits

• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity.
• We strive to sustain and strengthen diversity, fostering an inclusive working environment where all personnel are treated with respect and have equal access to opportunities.