Project Executive, IT & Infrastructure

Role Overview: The Project Executive is responsible for supporting the execution of IT & Infrastructure projects. This role involves coordinating project tasks, managing timelines, and ensuring the successful delivery of IT solutions. Key Responsibilities: • Develop and execute detailed project plans, timelines, and milestones for IT projects, ensuring alignment with MTFA’s strategic goals. • Set deadlines, manage tasks, and monitor progress to ensure timely and successful project delivery from initiation to completion. • Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure project objectives align with broader organisational goals. • Provide regular updates to stakeholders, including detailed project status reports for the IT Manager and senior management, outlining key milestones, progress, challenges, risks, and next steps. • Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including scope, budgets and schedules, ensuring accurate records for future reference. • Oversee the coordination and implementation of IT infrastructure and systems projects, including software deployments, network upgrades, and system integrations. • Manage vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services, and assist with procurement by gathering quotes, comparing offerings, and negotiating terms. • Track project expenses and manage resources to ensure alignment with the budget and project requirements. • Review and support contract agreements, assist in the procurement of IT services and software by gathering quotes, comparing offerings, and negotiating terms, ensuring compliance with MTFA’s policies and project goals. • Provide IT technical support for projects and assist in the execution of IT infrastructure, solutions, and innovation initiatives as needed. • When not engaged in project work, provide Level 2 & 3 technical support for the IT team, assisting with day-to-day operations and addressing routine IT issues. Qualifications: • Diploma or bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science or related field. • Some prior experience in project coordination or support roles is advantageous. • Experience in any type of project work will be considered. • Familiarity with basic project documentation, task management, and workflow. • Exposure to IT projects and process improvement is a plus. • Understanding of project management tools and methodologies. • Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage tasks, meet deadlines, and coordinate multiple aspects of a project. • Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical teams. • Solid knowledge of IT systems and infrastructure, with strong problem-solving skills to support and troubleshoot intermediate-level issues effectively.