Project Manager

Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Project Manager to lead and oversee complex projects across various departments. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, organizational, and technical skills to drive project success from initiation through completion. This role requires expertise in project management methodologies, program development, and process improvement techniques such as Lean, Six Sigma, and Agile. The Project Manager will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage project scope, schedule, and budget, and ensure delivery aligns with organizational goals. A proven track record in change management, risk mitigation, and stakeholder communication is essential for this position.

Duties

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of projects utilizing methodologies such as Waterfall, Scrum, SAFe, and Kanban.
• Develop comprehensive project plans including scope management, scheduling using tools like Microsoft Project or Primavera P6, and resource allocation.
• Facilitate requirements gathering sessions and perform detailed requirements analysis to ensure project deliverables meet business needs.
• Manage project budgets, perform cost control activities, and monitor earned value management metrics to track project performance.
• Conduct risk management activities including root cause analysis and contingency planning to mitigate potential issues.
• Oversee program development initiatives and coordinate project portfolio management efforts to align with strategic objectives.
• Utilize project management software such as Jira, Trello, Confluence, Smartsheet, or ServiceNow for task tracking and collaboration.
• Lead process mapping, business process modeling, and process management activities to optimize workflows.
• Facilitate meetings with stakeholders at all levels to communicate project status, negotiate scope changes, and resolve conflicts effectively.
• Implement quality management practices ensuring compliance with standards like PMBOK and ISO frameworks.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Kaizen principles and Lean Six Sigma tools to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
• Manage vendor relationships and IT infrastructure projects as needed to support organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Telecommunications, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in network engineering, including 3+ years in project management of network or telecom infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience managing deployments involving Routing/Switching, SD-WAN, Data Center, and Network Security (Firewalls, VPN, ACLs).
• Strong knowledge of Cisco technologies (CCNA, CCNP, CCIE) or equivalent vendor certifications.
• Demonstrated ability to manage Dell VxRail, SonicWall, Cisco ACI, or Umbrella projects is a plus.
• Experience using project management methodologies (Agile, PMI, PRINCE2, or hybrid models).
• Strong understanding of LAN/WAN architectures, TCP/IP, MPLS, QoS, and network performance optimization.
• Proficiency with project tracking tools (MS Project, Jira, Smartsheet, or similar).
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

• ıstanbul: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• What is your monthly current salary?
• What is your monthly expected salary?
• What is your notice period?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Project Manager: 3 years (Required)