IT Portfolio Assistant

Diyar United Company

Location: Al Kuwait - Kuwait

Experience: 4 - 6 Years

Monthly Salary: KWD 400 - 500 ($1,293 - $1,616)

Education: Bachelor of Technology/Engineering (Computers, Electronics/Telecommunications)

Job Description

As an IT Portfolio Assistant at Diyar United Company, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining the IT portfolio roadmap, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, and facilitating portfolio management processes. This role requires proficiency in project management methodologies and tools, as well as the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize project portfolios.

Roles & Responsibilities:

IT Portfolio Management:

Develop and maintain the IT portfolio roadmap in alignment with the company's strategic goals.

Maximize resource allocation based on availability and prioritized projects.

Project Management:

Demonstrate knowledge and application of project management methodologies such as PMI and Agile.

Plan, execute, and monitor multiple projects simultaneously.

Stakeholder Engagement:

Engage with stakeholders and provide regular updates on portfolio status and progress.

Lead portfolio review meetings with business units and provide recommendations for optimization.

Process Facilitation:

Facilitate the development and implementation of portfolio management processes and standards.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment with business objectives.

Portfolio Analysis & Reporting:

Conduct portfolio analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.

Utilize tools such as Jira to create and maintain dashboards for real-time visibility into portfolio health.

Prepare and distribute reports on project status, resource utilization, and portfolio performance.

Team Mentorship:

Mentor teams on backlog management to ensure tasks are up to date and managed per agreed policies and procedures.

Desired Candidate Profile:

Education: Bachelor's degree in IT, Business, or related field.

Experience:

5+ years of experience in IT portfolio or project management.

Proven proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project, Visio, JIRA, and Big Picture.

Knowledge of Jira and Big Picture is a plus.

Certifications:

Certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PfMP) is advantageous.

Skills:

Strong analytical skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Effective stakeholder management skills.

Contact Information:

For further inquiries or to apply for this position, please contact:

Email: careers@diyar.com.kw