Project Manager

Murex is a global fintech leader in trading, risk management and processing solutions for capital markets.

Operating from our 19 offices, 3 400 Murexians from over 65 different nationalities ensure the development, implementation and support of our platform which is used by banks, asset managers, corporations and utilities, across the world. 

Join Murex and work on the challenges of an industry at the forefront of innovation and thrive in a people-centric environment. You’ll be part of one global team where you can learn fast and stay true to yourself.

Job Description:

The Project Management domain is in charge of the implementation and delivery of the Murex solutions. We handle the clients just after the contractual agreements until the go live of the product. Project Management MEA team in Beirut is in charge of the Middle East, Africa, Turkey and Greece based clients. The Project Manager is the owner of the Murex implementation project, leading the project team towards a successful delivery of the agreed scope and services with Murex standards, while respecting the project constraints and consolidating a strong long-term client partnership.  

 Your Responsibilities: 

• Drives the project team towards project objectives, while contributing to development and long-term motivation of the project team members, in collaboration with their managers 
• Communicates and report project status, providing clear visibility and common view to Murex management & project team (including integrators) 
• Defines a project plan: estimate project effort, define high level and detailed project plan, including staffing and logistics (Resource profile, governance, organization) 
• Coordinates with client and integrators, ensures client/integrator readiness, and build partnership based on mutual respect and trust 
• Identifies project Risk & issues and ensure mitigation 
• Ensures project timeline is respected, within scope, budget, and quality expectations, executes change request process. Monitors associated KPIs. 
• Adopts & promotes Murex project methodologies, tools and best practices and align them with client and integrators. 
• Contributes to definition and maintenance of Methodologies. 
• Prepares and executes project closure and hand over 
• Capitalizes and provides lessons learnt 
• Reports to Project Director and collaborate closely with Murex stakeholders (Client Services, Product departments, Project administration)  
• Makes sure that collaboration spirit amongst Murex departments is well diffused with the rest of the project team. 

Your Profile: 

• Computer Science/Computer Engineering degrees are preferable 
• 7-10 years of total work experience 
• Minimum of 3-4 years relevant Project Management experience in a software/banking related domain 
• Good communication and interpersonal skills 
• Previous experience in client facing activities 
• An advanced expertise in at least one functional domain 
• A good understanding of Murex Software industry is a plus 
• The appetite for new challenges and continuous learning 
• A proven organized, analytical, and methodological approach 
• A willingness to travel