Infоrmаtion Technology (IT) Project Manager

Deloitte is seeking an IT Project Manager in support of the USAID State-Owned Enterprises Reform Activity in Ukraine (SOERA). The position is full-time and will be based in Ukraine. 

Project Background

Ukraine SOERA supports the structure, strategy, and operations of Ukrainian entities engaged in restoration and reconstruction (R&R) planning and implementation. The SOERA team focuses on increasing the efficiency of key R&R entities – Ministry for Communities and Territories Development (MCTD), State Agency for Restoration and Development of Infrastructure (SARDI), and Project Management Unit (PMU) – and improving R&R coordination across Ukrainian and donor stakeholders.  

SOERA will increase the transparency, effectiveness, efficiency, and capacity of these entities, while working to enhance the R&R ecosystem encompassing policymaking and implementation entities at the national and subnational levels. 

Objective

The IT Project Manager will support SOERA Task 4.2 Strengthen the SARDI Central Office by enabling SARDI to leverage digital technologies to expedite business operations, enhance service delivery, and improve efficiency. While working as a member of SARDI’s Digital Transformation Office, the IT Project Manager will report directly to SOERA’s Senior IT Expert.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and recommend digital tools and platforms that align with SARDI’s strategic goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including SOERA, SARDI IT teams, and external vendors, to gather requirements and implement project objectives.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, implementing mitigation strategies as necessary.
• Establish and enforce project management best practices, standards, and methodologies to ensure high-quality project delivery.
• Implement corrective actions and process improvements as needed to enhance project outcomes.
• Support preparation of reports and deliverables in accordance with the SOERA workplan.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in IT project management, with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects.
• Experience in managing digital transformation initiatives and implementing new technologies.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, JIRA, Trello, etc.).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (Project Management Institute or International Project Management Association) is preferred.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, software development lifecycle (SDLC), and agile methodologies.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies and trends in digital transformation, such as cloud computing, AI, and automation
• Willingness to live and work in Ukraine.
• Verbal and written fluency in English, along with strong communications, interpersonal, and presentation skills. 

Benefits Package:

• 24 calendar days of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 13 public holidays per year
• Medical Insurance for SOERA staff and dependents 
• Potential for regional and international travel with expenses compensated at USG rates 

Qualified candidates are invited to send their CV in English, cover letter, and two professional letters of reference/reference contacts to [email protected] no later than December 20, 2024. Please indicate the following in the subject field of the email: “SOERA IT Project Manager – Application”. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.