Project Manager Data & Statistics, 9 month contract, Location: Doha, Qatar (Onsite)
Language Skills: Fluent English & Arabic
Employment Type: Contract. onsite in Doha
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with strong expertise in leading data-driven, analytics, and statistics-focused projects. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record managing complex data initiatives, working with cross-functional teams, and ensuring high-quality delivery in line with organisational goals. This role requires exceptional stakeholder management, structured planning, and the ability to operate both strategically and hands-on in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Delivery
- Lead end-to-end delivery of data, analytics, and statistics projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, and objectives are met.
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, roadmaps, and governance frameworks.
- Manage risks, dependencies, and issue resolution across all project phases.
Stakeholder & Communication Management
- Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
- Facilitate clear communication between business teams, data engineers, statisticians, and analysts.
- Conduct steering committees, progress updates, and presentations in both Arabic and English.
- Translate complex technical findings into simple insights for non-technical stakeholders.
Data & Technical Oversight
- Work closely with data teams to define project scope, statistical methodologies, and functional requirements.
- Oversee data quality assurance, metadata documentation, and validation processes.
- Ensure compliance with data governance, privacy, and security standards.
- Support and review analytical outputs, dashboards, and statistical reports.
Operational Excellence
- Implement best practices in project management, Agile or hybrid methodologies, and continuous improvement.
- Monitor performance metrics and ensure alignment with organisational KPIs.
- Lead vendor or partner coordination when required.
Experience & Skills Required
Essential
- 510+ years of experience as a Project Manager, ideally in data, analytics, statistics, or digital transformation.
- Strong understanding of data processing, data management, BI/reporting, and statistical analysis frameworks.
- Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams, including data engineers, statisticians, and analysts.
- Highly skilled in stakeholder engagement across business and technical environments.
- Fluent in Arabic and English (spoken and written).
- Strong knowledge of PM methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, PMO frameworks).
Preferred
- Experience working in the GCC, ideally Qatar, within government or semi-government sectors.
- Background in national statistics, census projects, large data programs, or research programs.
- PMP, PRINCE2, Scrum Master, or equivalent certification.
- Familiarity with tools such as Power BI, SQL, Python, R, or data visualisation platforms (not required but beneficial).
